Ex-Corporate Executives Reveal Secrets to Spearheading Ontario's Top Cannabis Store
By Faai Steuer on Feb 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Ontario’s cannabis retail market has grown fast but has also reached a point where competition is intense, and it is becoming challenging for retailers to differentiate themselves. While big retail chains are expanding aggressively, some independent shops like Highland Cannabis are fo …
How to Start Cannabis Delivery & Grow Your E-Commerce Business in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Feb 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Alberta’s licensed cannabis retailers will be legally allowed to sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province from March 8, 2022. With this progressive move, Alberta has followed other major Canadian provinces, where private retailers can sell cannabis t …
Toronto Cannabis Store Grows Business with its Own E-commerce Platform
By Faai Steuer on Feb 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM
As the Canadian cannabis industry goes mainstream and consumers are increasingly looking to buy cannabis products online, many retailers have realized that they can't rely on third-party marketplaces anymore to grow their business online. Toronto's The Neighbourhood Joint was one of t …
AGCO’s 2022 Compliance Reporting Changes for Cannabis Retailers in Ontario
By Faai Steuer on Jan 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In Ontario, currently, the AGCO requires licensed cannabis retail stores to submit their completed monthly compliance reports through their iAGCO account before 11:59 PM on the 5th day of every calendar month. However, these requirements are about to change in 2022, and cannabis retai …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in Michigan
By Faai Steuer on Jan 24, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Michigan was the 10th U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, officially opening the door for medical and recreational marijuana retail sales in late 2018. Managed by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), the MI cannabis dispensary laws outline all regulations for pros …
The Hidden Costs of “Free POS” and Third-Party Cannabis Marketplaces
By Faai Steuer on Jan 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM
You’ve probably read about “Free dispensary POS and E-commerce” offers or seen ads somewhere on the web and wondered how these cannabis technology companies are making money. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Recently, some third-party cannabis aggregator companies tha …
Dispensary Budtender Job Description Template and Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on Jan 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM
If you’re launching your cannabis retail business or are expanding into a new location, you know that there’s a lot involved with the process. Between licensing, local approvals, finding a location, and preparing for daily operations, there’s a lot on your plate. But running a store r …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in New Mexico
By Gary Cohen on Jan 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In June of 2021, New Mexico joined the growing list of American states to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis, opening doors for a thriving local market. The Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) established New Mexico dispensary and cannabis laws and assigned regulatory responsibilities …
5 Reasons Why Cannabis Retailers Must Have Their Own Ecommerce Website
By Faai Steuer on Jan 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM
As we kick off 2022, cannabis eCommerce is predicted to be the dominant trend that will shape the future of our industry. When deciding how to sell cannabis products online, retailers either sell on a third-party marketplace or create their own website. Both options have pros and cons …
The Hard Truth About Cannabis Marketplaces: What You Gain & What You Lose
By Faai Steuer on Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM
As the Covid-19 pandemic prompted cannabis retailers to pivot to a more omnichannel commerce strategy, online cannabis marketplaces across North America flourished because they already had the tools to help dispensaries connect quickly with customers. However, as e-commerce, click and …