Customer Spotlight: How 1922 Cannabis Reclaimed Lost Revenue with Cova Pay
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Feb 18, 2026 12:00:00 AM
When 1922 Cannabis signed a lease on a retail space in Ontario, they expected challenges. What they didn’t expect was an 18-month wait to open their doors and start generating revenue.
Customer Spotlight: Breaking New Ground with Minnesota’s First City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Feb 3, 2026 12:00:00 AM
A small, unassuming suburb of Minneapolis has made U.S. cannabis history.
Cova Software Founder's POV: Where Cannabis Retail Is Headed in 2026
By Gary Cohen on Jan 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM
I’ve been in the cannabis industry for about nine years now. In that time, I’ve been deeply involved in the day-to-day reality of this business — talking with retailers, operators, tech partners, and yes, even competitors, almost every single day.
From Legacy to Legal: How Two Buds Became the Bronx’s First Jamaican-Owned Dispensary
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Jan 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM
For Howell and Chris Miller, cannabis wasn’t a business plan or a brainstormed opportunity. It was simply a part of life.
Cannabis POS eCommerce Integration Guide for Dispensaries
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Dec 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM
Key Facts/Takeaways: Integrating cannabis POS with eCommerce is a must for modern-day dispensaries looking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience. Integration helps eliminate overselling by showing out-of-stock product, reduces compliance risk, and drives more revenue. Cova POS …
Cannabis Holiday Marketing & Sales Tips for Your Best December Ever
By Faai Steuer on Nov 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM
Retail’s busiest month of the year is right around the corner – and for cannabis dispensaries, it’s time to start prepping to make the most of the December sales rush. Between gift-giving, self-care purchases, and seasonal celebration, the average dispensary sees noticeable spikes in …
Insiders Guide to the Hottest Can’t-Miss MJBizCon 2025 After Parties
By Faai Steuer on Nov 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM
MJBizCon is more than just the world’s premier cannabis business conference. It’s a place where connections are forged, deals are made, and the industry’s future is shaped – and 2025 promises to be the biggest year yet. But when the expo floor closes each night, a whole different leve …
Most Popular Cannabis Products Every Dispensary Should Stock
By Faai Steuer on Nov 4, 2025 12:00:00 AM
If you’ve been in the cannabis retail game for a while, you know flower has long reigned supreme. But with more legal markets opening and new, more diverse consumers coming to the table, different cannabis product categories are quickly gaining market share. As a dispensary operator, …
Texas Hemp Laws 2025: CBD License & Retailer Compliance
By Faai Steuer on Oct 22, 2025 12:00:00 AM
Hemp-derived products have operated under relatively light governmental oversight in Texas. But on September 10th, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed Executive Order GA-56 – and it’s ushering in a whole new era of compliance that retailers need to prepare for. The governor’s order enac …
Metrc New York: A Dispensary Owner's Transition Guide
By Dave Emmett on Oct 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM
Change is in the air for New York’s cannabis industry. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced it is transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as the official seed-to-sale tracking system in New York. OCM is aiming to have the Metrc integration live by the end of 2025 …