How Much is California Dispensary Sales Tax? (Breakdown)
By Gary Cohen on Sep 7, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Various reports in industry publications have cited cases of “sticker shock” among California cannabis consumers. Between California’s excise tax, regular sales tax, and local business tax, adult-use customers are paying anywhere between 28 and 40 percent cannabis retail taxes on ever …
California Dispensary opens Consumption Lounge Powered by Cova
By Faai Steuer on Sep 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis consumption lounges have been quite the rave recently. Some weed lounges in California and Illinois have been around for a while, but people could only smoke there while consuming regular food or coffee. However, many municipalities in California recently approved licenses fo …
How to Open and Manage a Cannabis Dispensary in California
By Faai Steuer on Mar 15, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Since the early days of legalization, California has been a pioneer of the cannabis industry. Today, the California cannabis market is one of the largest and hosts a diverse range of successful entrepreneurs and intelligent consumers alike. However, as consumer behavior is changing fa …
Boutique Cannabis Dispensary Grows Retail Business With Cova POS
By Faai Steuer on Sep 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM
After offering cannabis delivery and curbside pickup services exclusively for the first few months, Cloverdale Wellness Dispensary opened its doors for in-store shopping earlier this summer and is rapidly becoming the preferred cannabis retail store for the people of Sonoma County in …
California’s Leading Wellness Dispensary Keeps Operations Compliant with Cova
By Faai Steuer on Jul 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM
DM Compassion Center in California is a vertically integrated cannabis company that has garnered a loyal clientele over the past 3 years with its craft cannabis products and exceptional customer service. When California legalized marijuana for recreational use and started awarding lic …
California Cannabis Tax Hike: What Retailers Need to Know
By Gary Cohen on Dec 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Since the launch of legal recreational cannabis sales two years ago, California consumers have felt the pinch of some of the highest marijuana tax rates in the country. And while many speculated that prices would fall as the industry got on its feet, the fact is that come New Year’s D …
Customer Story: The Green Room of California on Why They Came Back to Cova
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Nov 19, 2019 12:00:00 AM
For the staff at The Green Room, the summer of 2018 was a hectic time. The boutique, dual-purpose dispensary — nestled on the coast of California’s famed Mendocino County — was preparing for the launch of adult-use sales, and management knew it was time to upgrade to a cannabis-specif …
A Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Cannabis Retailers in California
By Faai Steuer on Oct 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As a newly licensed cannabis retailer in California, you likely have some questions or concerns about getting started with Metrc — the state’s chosen cannabis track-and-trace, a.k.a. traceability system.
Metrc: How to Stay Ahead and Maximize Efficiency (NCIA Webinar)
By Dave Emmett on Sep 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Metrc is the cannabis traceability system of choice for a growing majority of legalized states, including California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Nevada.
A Complete Guide to Cannabis Retail in Los Angeles
By Lauren Estevez, Esq. on Aug 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Los Angeles is a city with over 4 million people and is the world’s largest cannabis market with 187 licensed retailers. In addition to being the world's largest cannabis market, the city has one of the most complex cannabis licensing systems in California, which is outlined below.