How to Attract Tourists to Your Canadian Retail Cannabis Store
By Faai Steuer on Oct 16, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Tourism is on the rise in Canada. 2017 was a landmark year with nearly 21 million visitors making the trip, breaking the 2002 record of 20.1 million. And now that non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada, it’s likely many tourists will recreationally indulge during their stay. Cannabis …
How Manitoba Cannabis Retailers Can Remain Compliant
By Faai Steuer on Oct 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM
The country of Canada is waiting with baited breath for October 17, the scheduled opening date for legal non-medical cannabis. In preparation, the Liquor, Gaming, and Cannabis Authority (LGCA) in Manitoba recently passed provincial cannabis retailer regulations.
How to Enforce Canada's Cannabis Purchase Limits at Your Retail Operation
By Dave Emmett on Oct 3, 2018 12:00:00 AM
As Canadian citizens celebrate the passage of Bill C-45 and look forward to the start of legal recreational cannabis sales in October, Canadian cannabis retail shop owners are making preparations to ensure their operations are up, running and compliant with new federal and provincial …
How to Find the Right Cannabis Retail Location in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Oct 2, 2018 12:00:00 AM
With the start of legal non-medical cannabis sales less than one month away, Canadian entrepreneurs everywhere are looking for their way into the budding industry. And for many, cannabis retail is a very viable option.
How Cova POS Addresses Alberta's Compliance and Reporting Requirements
By Faai Steuer on Sep 28, 2018 12:00:00 AM
When opening a retail cannabis store in Alberta, there are many moving parts and regulations to consider. Retailers can cut down on compliance risks by choosing a point of sale (POS) and inventory management system that can track inventory, transactions, and securely store data, all w …
How to Protect Your Cannabis Retail Data in Canada
By Gary Cohen on Sep 6, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Security is a primary concern for any business — and cannabis retail is no different. Of course, the physical security of your dispensary is one aspect of this, and in the past we’ve discussed ways to prevent internal theft and fraud at your retail cannabis operation.
How to Streamline Your Cannabis Retail Business with POS Integration
By Guest Blogger on Sep 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM
The logistics of moving product from farm, to inspection, to customer, is not something new. Technology has always been a part of production, as well as online and offline commerce. However, the specific ins and outs of the business of selling cannabis require tweaks and adjustments. …
Cannabis Retail Inventory Manager: 5 Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on Aug 22, 2018 12:00:00 AM
If you’re considering applying for a retail cannabis license or have already started the process, you’re going to want to allocate some time to recruiting qualified employees and staffing your operation.
Location Requirements for Cannabis Retailers in British Columbia
By Faai Steuer on Aug 7, 2018 12:00:00 AM
If you’re preparing to apply for a non-medical cannabis retail license in British Columbia (BC), you’ll need to make sure your application meets all the criteria set forth by the province. BC has put out specific cannabis retail guidelines regarding various business elements, includin …
How California Cannabis Retailers Can Ensure They Remain Compliant
By Gary Cohen on Aug 3, 2018 12:00:00 AM
One month after California’s transition to a fully regulated commercial cannabis market, many operators are still struggling to get up to speed with the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s statutory and regulatory requirements.