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How to Maximize Cannabis Retail Sales During the Holiday Season

By Faai Steuer on Dec 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The holiday season is here, and after over 2 years of lockdowns and whatnot, people are looking forward to being outdoors and making the most of the festivities in 2022. But is your cannabis dispensary prepared for the holiday rush? Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are equally …

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4 Cannabis Retail Data Questions Answered by AI-Powered Analytics

By Faai Steuer on Sep 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Operating a successful cannabis retail business with sustainable growth is almost impossible without leveraging in-depth dispensary data analytics. Cova Software infuses AI technology to deliver comprehensive and advanced reports that let cannabis retailers gain actionable insights, t …

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Discover How Cova OCS Catalogue Subscription Boosts Your Bottom Line

By Faai Steuer on Jun 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Cannabis retail stores in Ontario, Canada’s largest cannabis consumer market, have never been more concerned with improving their bottom line and enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to complying with AGCO regulations, Ontario now faces the challenge of market saturation and …

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Cannabis Fraud 101: Tips to Safeguard your Dispensary & Prevent Thefts

By Gary Cohen on May 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM

2022 has seen a steep rise in the number of thefts at cannabis dispensaries across the US and Canada. Most cannabis retailers take extra precautionary measures to safeguard their stores, but recent incidents have required dispensary owners to revamp security measures to prevent robber …

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A Dispensary's Guide to Making 420 Your Best Business Day in 2021

By Faai Steuer on Mar 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Cannabis enthusiasts and advocates worldwide will be lighting up in appreciation of marijuana on April 20, and although 420 will still be quite different in 2021 because of the pandemic, it is certain that celebrations will be burning brighter in states where recreational use is legal …

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How to Run a Compliant Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oklahoma

By Gary Cohen on Mar 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Over more than a year after voters in Oklahoma legalized medical cannabis, one in 13 adult residents has a patient card. Oklahoma has the highest number of per-capita dispensaries among medical marijuana states in the US, with 56 medical marijuana dispensaries per 100,000 residents. W …

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7 Ways to Make Your Cannabis Retail Business More Profitable

By Faai Steuer on Feb 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Ask any profitable cannabis retail owner what it takes to succeed and they’ll tell you: You’ve got to have a flow of customers regularly purchasing products. And in this day and age, in-store sales alone won’t cut it. In today’s environment, you need an omnichannel sales strategy that …

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Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Marijuana Dispensaries in Oklahoma

By Dave Emmett on Jan 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM

As a licensed medical marijuana dispensary owner in Oklahoma, you probably have questions or concerns about getting started with Metrc, the state’s recently chosen cannabis traceability system. OMMA announced a contract with America’s largest cannabis seed-to-sale tracking company, Me …

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Why You Need a Cannabis Industry-Specific Retail POS System

By Faai Steuer on Jan 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM

New marijuana dispensary owners often have to juggle a baffling amount of different considerations when trying to establish a cannabis retail business. Legal regulations, compliance issues, supply infrastructure, marketing, and managing inventory are just a few of the things you have …

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