Metrc New York: A Dispensary Owner's Transition Guide
By Dave Emmett on October 17, 2025
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.
Metrc Illinois: A Retailer’s Guide to Transitioning from BioTrack
By Dave Emmett on May 7, 2025
Change is in the air in Illinois’ cannabis market. The Prairie State is transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as its official seed-to-sale traceability system, which will impact all licensed cannabis businesses – particularly dispensaries. In this blog, we’ll outline the key difference …
Top 4 Reasons Why Your Cannabis POS Must Support Offline Mode
By Dave Emmett on November 15, 2022
A Cannabis POS and inventory management system relies on an internet connection to operate and accomplish tasks. From tendering a purchase while complying with purchase limits to integration with cannabis traceability reporting systems, a WiFI internet connection is an essential requi …
Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Marijuana Dispensaries in Oklahoma
By Dave Emmett on January 18, 2021
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 …
What is a PO Import Tool- Why You Need it for Your Cannabis Retail POS
By Dave Emmett on October 13, 2020
Simplify Cannabis Retail Inventory Management with Cova’s Newest Features
By Dave Emmett on September 22, 2019
Let’s face it: Maintaining a strict inventory management strategy is a critical aspect of any successful retail business. But when it comes to cannabis retail, proper inventory management is more than just a good business practice — it’s a legal requirement.
Metrc: How to Stay Ahead and Maximize Efficiency (NCIA Webinar)
By Dave Emmett on September 11, 2019
Metrc is the cannabis traceability system of choice for a growing majority of legalized states, including California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Nevada.
Why You Need A Compliant Cannabis Dispensary Point of Sale: Top 5 Automated Features
By Dave Emmett on July 25, 2019
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: when it comes to cannabis retail, compliance must remain a top priority at all times. After all, failure to stay compliant with the rules and regulations of your market can lead to severe penalties including fines or, even worse, the forfe …
Top 6 Inventory Metrics to Maximize Cannabis Dispensary Profits
By Dave Emmett on April 9, 2019
At the end of the day, cannabis retail follows the same principles as other retail industries, and the same inventory metrics used in traditional retail settings can help guide you to reduced costs and increased revenues. Ultimately, your goal is to always have the right amount of the …
Make it Count: Why Auditing & Inventory Counting is so Crucial at Your Dispensary?
By Dave Emmett on March 22, 2019
A cannabis business without a strong inventory auditing policy is like snowboarding without snow. You may get to where you are going, but there’s a whole lot that can go wrong along the way.
Inventory Procedures for Dispensary Owners in California
By Dave Emmett on November 27, 2018
Imagine this: After much time and effort, you have convinced investors to put money behind your dreams and are ready to open a retail cannabis dispensary in California. You have engaged a realtor that helps you find the perfect potential location and you’ve worked with an architect to …
How to Enforce Canada's Cannabis Purchase Limits at Your Retail Operation
By Dave Emmett on October 3, 2018
As Canadian citizens celebrate the passage of Bill C-45 and look forward to the start of legal recreational cannabis sales in October, Canadian cannabis retail shop owners are making preparations to ensure their operations are up, running and compliant with new federal and provincial …