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8 Canadian Cannabis Retailers You Must Visit in Saskatchewan

By Faai Steuer on Feb 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Whether you’re local to Saskatchewan or just passing through, it would be a shame to miss out on the bustling legal cannabis scene that’s growing throughout the province.

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4 Things Your Customers Should Know About CBD

By Guest Blogger on Feb 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM

CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a compound found in the cannabis sativa plant. It happens to be one of more than 113 identified cannabinoids, and its discovery dates back to the year 1940 when it was first brought to light by a team of scientists.

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Topics: HR & Budtending

8 Cannabis Industry Events Retailers Must Attend in 2019

By Faai Steuer on Feb 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Building a business in one of the fastest growing industries in North America can be as volatile as it is exciting. Things are moving so quickly that trying to keep up with everything from industry news and market trends, to evolving regulations and the cannabis industry’s top movers …

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3 Reasons Why Your Cannabis Retail Needs an Omnichannel Strategy

By Faai Steuer on Jan 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Traditional retailers have felt the push and pull of consumers’ changing shopping behavior since the dawn of online shopping more than twenty years ago. From electronics stores to drugstores, the classic retail setup featuring aisle after aisle of merchandise populated by eager sales …

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4 Ways To Market Your Dispensary in California

By Faai Steuer on Jan 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Last year was officially California’s first as a recreational cannabis state, and also one of its most volatile under legalization. The Golden State’s transition from medical to adult-use marijuana resulted in $2.5 Billion in legal sales last year, marking a reported decrease from 201 …

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Topics: Marketing

10 Must See Cannabis Retail Stores in Alberta

By Faai Steuer on Jan 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM

The province of Alberta fully embraced federal legalization and as a result, their retail cannabis scene is thriving. From locally-owned and operated shops to national retailers, Albertans and those who pass through have a wide array of awesome cannabis shops to choose from.

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10 Awesome Instagram Accounts for Cannabis Retailers to Follow Right Now

By Faai Steuer on Jan 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Although laws within the states restrict the ways that marijuana dispensaries can advertise their product, Instagram has proven to be an important hub for those who have an appreciation for the cannabis plant to gather.

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How to Prepare for Ontario's Retail Cannabis  Application (Free Guide Inside)

By Gary Cohen on Jan 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Ontario is set to become yet another Canadian province to fully embrace federal cannabis legalization. Retail cannabis stores are scheduled to open in April 2019. Ahead of this monumental step, the provincial government recently released information on how to apply for a cannabis reta …

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Cannabis Dispensary Design Best Practices & Examples

By Faai Steuer on Jan 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Cannabis dispensary interior design has come a long way since the early days of marijuana legalization in Colorado and subsequent states, and as more money flows from the inevitable growth of the industry, dispensary owners are taking their designs to all new heights.

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8 Common Inventory Management Questions for California Cannabis Retailers

By Gary Cohen on Dec 28, 2018 12:00:00 AM

California debuted the state’s Adult Use cannabis program in early 2018, ushering in a new era for one of the largest cannabis economies in the world. But with market growth comes something a little less exciting: new inventory management requirements for cannabis retailers.

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Topics: Operations