How to Prevent Cannabis Retail Fraud & How Cova Pay Canada Helps
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Jul 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Every retail business is susceptible to fraud, and cannabis retail is no different. Fraud prevention gets even more challenging if you sell cannabis products online or process credit card transactions – or both.
Truth Be Told: Why Cannabis Retailers Return to Cova Software
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Jul 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis retailers face stiff competition, and regulations aren’t getting any more relaxed. In crowded markets with strict marketing restrictions, boosting profit is challenging, so many retailers are looking for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
CANNABIS XPRESS Expands: New Brunswick's Largest Cannabis Retailer Opens St. Andrews Store
By Faai Steuer on Jun 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
There’s a new cannabis retailer in St. Andrews – and it's celebrating with a massive grand opening event full of special deals and discounts.
What Marijuana Rescheduling Means for the Cannabis Industry
By Gary Cohen on Jun 14, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The steps now being taken to reschedule marijuana mark a transformative moment for the industry that will allow retailers to make real strides. This shift promises not only to revitalize businesses but also to reshape the regulatory landscape in profound ways. Here’s why the reschedul …
The Role of Cannabis Business Insurance in Securing Finances and Mitigating Risk
By Roman Shvydun (Guest Blogger) on Jun 10, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The cannabis industry is thriving, whether for medical, pharmaceutical, or recreational use. However, this sector also comes with some legal and financial risks. What better way to avoid them than to get cannabis business insurance?
Dispensary Property Requirements: Why Cannabis Real Estate Varies So Much
By Sumer Thomas (Guest Author) on May 7, 2024 12:00:00 AM
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, unique challenges have emerged effecting businesses efficiently opening their doors, especially when it comes to real estate.
Navigating Cannabis Banking Challenges: Managing Cash Flow & Financial Transactions
By Roman Shvydun (Guest Blogger) on Apr 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The cannabis industry continues to experience a huge roadblock when it comes to banking and facilitating financial transactions. Despite the popularity and rapid growth of the cannabis industry in the United States, as evidenced by more and more states legalizing its use and possessio …
420 Cannabis Retail Sales 2024 Infographic: How Much Dispensaries Made (And Lost)
By Faai Steuer on Apr 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
For the first time in half a decade, the biggest cannabis holiday of the year fell on a Saturday in 2024 – and the 420 sales numbers did not disappoint. But the day wasn’t without its challenges. Cannabis retailers using Dutchie POS systems struggled with outages that left them unable …
A Guide for Next Steps for Maryland Dispensary License Winners
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Mar 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Maryland recently held a lottery for social equity applicants to receive one of 179 cannabis dispensary licenses. At over 1,500 eligible applicants, if you are one of the Maryland adult-use business license winners, congratulations — this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Now the r …
How to Calculate ROI for Cannabis Dispensary Technology
By Gary Cohen on Dec 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Retailing is hard and dispensaries are the hardest retail.