Make it Count: Why Auditing & Inventory Counting is so Crucial at Your Dispensary?
By Dave Emmett on Mar 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM
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.
4 Creative Ways to Design & Furnish Your Dispensary on a Budget
By Faai Steuer on Mar 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With so many new dispensaries opening across North America, it’s clear that cannabis retailers understand out of the gate how crucial the dispensary customer experience is to the growing industry.
How Cova’s Integrations and Strategic Partnerships Benefit Cannabis Retailers
By Gary Cohen on Mar 14, 2019 12:00:00 AM
In today’s digital-driven marketplace, shoppers have come to expect a lot from retail brands. They want the freedom to browse and purchase online, in-store, or through a combination of the two — which is why an omnichannel retail strategy is so important these days.
How to Create an Unforgettable Cannabis Retail Experience at Every Touchpoint
By Faai Steuer on Mar 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As the cannabis retail space continues to mature, it’s no longer enough to simply hang a dispensary sign and hope for the best. If you want your venture to truly thrive, you’re going to have to make your store stand out.
5 Important Interview Questions for a Cannabis Retail Compliance Manager
By Faai Steuer on Mar 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM
It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is fraught with legal complexities. To defend against diversion to the black market, tainted products, and minors getting their hands on cannabis, compliance requirements are stringent. As dispensary operations grow more complex, many hire a m …
12 California Dispensaries That Are Redefining Cannabis Retail
By Faai Steuer on Mar 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Even though adult-use has only been in effect since 2018, cannabis retail in California has already started changing the game. Not only do retail owners in the Golden State have to maintain cannabis compliance in a regulatory market that is still evolving. Retailers are also using the …
6 Cannabis Industry News Sites Retailers Should Be Reading Right Now
By Faai Steuer on Feb 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Part of what makes the legal cannabis industry so exciting is its volatility. Individuals and companies working to establish their cannabis businesses learn quickly to brace themselves for the evolving landscape of one of the fastest growing industries in the world. To be in the best …
5 Designers and Builders Redefining Cannabis Retail
By Faai Steuer on Feb 26, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis legalization started to expand just as traditional brick-and-mortar retail was in the process of evolving. From strategically merchandising the store to facilitating the flow of customer traffic, to integrating digital technologies, dispensaries have started applying these an …
5 Ways to Make Your Cannabis Retail Pop-Up Shop A Success
By Faai Steuer on Feb 19, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Over the last two decades, pop-up shops have emerged as one of the most effective ways for traditional retailers to reach customers and boost sales. Whether up for a weekend or a few months, the pop-up shop’s temporary nature gives retailers the opportunity to quickly sell product and …
How to Manage Cash at a Cannabis Retail Store
By Gary Cohen on Feb 14, 2019 12:00:00 AM
North America’s legal cannabis market is estimated to rake in $20.2 billion by 2021. And most of that money will come in the form of cold, hard cash. Every year and all over the United States, millions of dollars arrive at state tax offices delivered by dispensary owners, some of whom …