Dispensary SMS Marketing: Laws, Software & Compliance
By Faai Steuer on Mar 5, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Text messaging has become one of the primary ways for cannabis dispensaries to reach customers. Emails can get buried, and social media posts can get suppressed – but an SMS lands on a screen that almost everyone checks within minutes. As convenient as it is, though, dispensary SMS ma …
Switching Dispensary POS: How to Plan and Execute a Seamless POS Migration
By Aysha McDonald on Feb 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Switching dispensary POS systems is one of the most operationally sensitive decisions you can make as a cannabis retailer. Unlike most retail technology changes, a cannabis POS migration affects more than just transactions at the register; it touches inventory accuracy, compliance rep …
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.
How to Choose the Best Hemp THC POS System in Minnesota
By Faai Steuer on Jan 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market is evolving quickly, and retailers now have the option to convert their existing registrations into a permanent lower-potency hemp edible retailer (LPHE-R) license. With that shift comes a growing need for technology that can support compliant, reli …
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 …
The Best POS Systems for Texas Hemp THC & CBD Stores
By Faai Steuer on Nov 30, 2025 12:00:00 AM
They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and while the state’s hemp THC market is quickly gaining ground, there are still plenty of regulatory and operational challenges for retailers to contend with. That’s where a hemp and THC-specific point-of-sale (POS) system comes into play.
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 …