Cannabis & Hemp Retail Insights / Cannabis Retail (7)

Dispensary Security Best Practices: Cameras, Alarms & Systems

By Faai Steuer on Nov 6, 2025, 9:00:00 AM

Customers buying items at a cannabis shop

Running a cannabis dispensary has never been for the faint of heart, but these days, the stakes feel higher than ever. Between the maze of rules and the real threat of theft, simply locking up at night just doesn't cut it. Security is your shield, and getting it right could mean the d …

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How to Choose the Right Cannabis POS for Your Dispensary

By Faai Steuer on Nov 3, 2025, 8:00:02 AM

Employee showing digital menu to customer

Picture this: You’re hustling to serve a line of eager customers, making sure every transaction is seamless and above board. Your day could be smooth sailing, or it could be a maze of compliance worries and clunky tech hiccups. The difference? The right cannabis POS system. As someone …

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Mastering the Dispensary Customer: From Check-In to Check-Out

By Faai Steuer on Nov 1, 2025, 3:59:59 AM

Cannabis dispensary interior with visitors inside

Picture this: Your ideal customer is looking for a dispensary, scrolling through reviews on their phone, and chances are, their decision is influenced by more than just your menu. They’re seeking an experience, not just a transaction. At Cova Software, we work alongside cannabis retai …

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Square vs Cannabis POS: Why Dispensaries Need Specialized Software

By Faai Steuer on Oct 28, 2025, 9:30:00 AM

Inventory management with tablet technology

If you’re a cannabis retailer, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can’t I just use Square for my dispensary? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories about compliance slip-ups and wondered whether it’s really worth investing in a cannabis-specific POS. Let's break it all down together, so yo …

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2025 NY Cannabis Regulations: Key Updates for Dispensary Owners

By Faai Steuer on Oct 23, 2025, 12:00:19 PM

Stepping into the New York cannabis industry has never felt more like riding a roller coaster than it does in 2025. If you’re a dispensary owner - or even thinking about becoming one - the ways laws and regulations have shifted might seem dizzying at times. But don’t worry, you aren’t …

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