5 Marketing Tips to Make Your Cannabis Retail Store Stand Out
By Faai Steuer on Oct 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With the dispensary scene growing bigger and more competitive by the day, it’s more important than ever to create a unique cannabis retail experience that inspires and delights new customers — and ultimately keeps them coming back for more. In fact, the bigger the industry grows, it’s …
How to Value Your Cannabis Dispensary and Retail Marijuana License
By Faai Steuer on Sep 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As the industry continues to mature, cannabis company mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are becoming more frequent. Vertically integrated, multi-state operators are consolidating to establish massive cannabis footprints across multiple markets — and once the U.S. goes legal federally …
What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know About Marijuana Tax Law
By Tammy Taylor on Sep 13, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With the chain reaction of cannabis acceptance state after state, the tax implication for the industry has also become complex. Each state has different tax rules for buyers, retailers, and cannabis cultivators, and given that the laws in the cannabis industry are ever-evolving, the r …
Metrc: How to Stay Ahead and Maximize Efficiency (NCIA Webinar)
By Dave Emmett on Sep 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Metrc is the cannabis traceability system of choice for a growing majority of legalized states, including California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Nevada.
How to Train Budtenders for Success: Tips and Requirements for New Cannabis Markets
By Faai Steuer on Sep 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
New cannabis markets in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri don’t just mean expanded access for patients and adults — they also mean new opportunities for those looking to get a foot in the door of the booming cannabis industry. And on the retail side, budtending is one of the most sough …
Announcing the Next Generation of Live Online Cannabis Retail Menus
By Faai Steuer on Sep 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With an industry that’s growing bigger by the day, there’s never been a better time to launch a cannabis retail venture. But, as with anything worthwhile, running a dispensary comes with its own unique set of challenges.
13 Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Dispensaries You Should Know
By Faai Steuer on Aug 31, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Since its launch in October 2018, the medical cannabis market and the number of Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries have skyrocketed. Total sales topped $23 million in May alone, and patient numbers continue to grow by the day.
Illinois Cannabis Retail Compliance Q & A: Top 5 Dispensary Questions Answered
By Gary Cohen on Aug 26, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With a now permanent medical marijuana program in place and an adult-use market set to launch on New Year’s Day, Illinois is primed for a cannabis industry takeoff. As entrepreneurs across the state put the pieces in place for their budding ventures, it’s critical to address complianc …
Congratulations to Ontario's Cannabis Retail Lottery Winners
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Aug 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) yesterday selected and today announced the winners of the second cannabis retail license lottery. These 42 retailers have been notified and will now have until August 28 to officially apply, submit fees, and demonstrate the have secu …
A Complete Guide to Cannabis Retail in Los Angeles
By Lauren Estevez, Esq. on Aug 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Los Angeles is a city with over 4 million people and is the world’s largest cannabis market with 187 licensed retailers. In addition to being the world's largest cannabis market, the city has one of the most complex cannabis licensing systems in California, which is outlined below.