How to Start a Click-and-Collect Cannabis Retail Program in Canada
By Gary Cohen on Mar 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Please visit this page frequently. We will update with information from the provincial government as it becomes available. – March 22, 2020 As Canadian health officials urge social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, cannabis retailers face an uncertain future. Tuesday, Prime Min …
How to Prepare and Submit Cannabis Retail Compliance Reports in Canada
By Faai Steuer on Mar 10, 2020 12:00:00 AM
When it comes to Canadian cannabis retail reporting, Health Canada has laid out specific requirements for both medical and non-medical operators. However, provincial license holders don’t submit their reports directly to the federal Cannabis Tracking System; instead, retailers provide …
Press Release: Native Roots Dispensaries Switches All Stores to Cova Retail Platform
By Faai Steuer on Feb 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM
DENVER, Feb. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - In a move set to advance store operations and support the company's aggressive growth, Native Roots, one of the nation's largest and most successful vertically integrated cannabis operators, has partnered with Cova Software, North America's leading cannab …
Customer Story: How The Hunny Pot Became Ontario’s 1st Store and Set Record Sales in Canada
By Faai Steuer on Feb 6, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Just a few seconds past 9 a.m. on April 1, 2019, The Hunny Pot made history. With a swarm of television cameras and media reporters looking on, the first physical retail cannabis sale in all of Toronto was conducted at the company’s flagship location, cementing The Hunny Pot’s legacy …
NBA Finals: What You Need to Know About Cannabis in Ontario
By Devin Pacholik on Jun 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The Raptors are at home court for the NBA finals to face the Golden State Warriors for a historic matchup. The entire province — and country — is electric with excitement. Taking a page out of the incredible gathering in Toronto’s Jurassic Park, there will be parties and events all ov …
How to Staff a Cannabis Retail Store or Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on May 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM
You should know by now that when compared to other retail businesses, cannabis is a unique vertical. Before embarking on such a nuanced business venture, it’s essential to ask yourself the right questions and understand the steps involved in opening your own dispensary.
12 Things to Know About Opening a Cannabis Retail Store in British Columbia
By Ron Segev on May 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis is a booming global industry with a total market value of $166B in both medical and recreational markets. By January 2019, Canadian retailers were only bringing in an average of $50 million per month, citing a lack of open stores as the key reason behind slow financial growth …
Infographic: 420 Sales Numbers Show Record Highs in 2019
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Apr 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The past year has been huge for cannabis retail, and it’s all been leading to this day. The first 420 since Canada legalized cannabis. The first 420 in five years to fall on a weekend. We knew it would be huge, and the numbers did not disappoint. Once again, there were no major techni …
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary?
By Gary Cohen on May 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM
They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And while running a dispensary is no small task, for cannabis enthusiasts, it can be a highly rewarding endeavor.