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Some Cannabis Retailers Are Leaving Money on the Table
The cannabis industry today reminds me of the tech industry in the late 1980s. It’s the wild west! In the late ’80s and early ’90s, we had tech nerds building and selling computers in their dorm rooms or sleeping under...
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Cannabis Trade Show Strategies
After a year-and-a-half break while the world reeled and readjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic, events came roaring back in the second half of 2021. The cannabis industry, buoyed by its designation as “essential,” returned...
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8 Major Cannabis Leaf Problems and Effective Remedies
Every grower knows exactly how costly cannabis leaf problems can become if you aren’t careful. Whether you cultivate outdoors, indoors, or some combination of the two, it takes time to determine exactly what works best...
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Israeli Researchers Use Virus to Boost THC Levels
JERUSALEM – Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have used a plant virus to engineer a cannabis strain with higher levels of THC and other medically important substances. Researchers led by Alexander Vainstein increased...
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Opinion: The Evolution of Cannabis in California
Talk about an OG! For more than 100 years, California has been the epicenter of American cannabis production. In 1910, with scarcely more than 25,000 inhabitants, California produced more than 220,000 pounds of hemp. For...
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The House Appears Ready to Legalize Marijuana Once Again
Cannabis experts everywhere are watching the House of Representatives this week, as they might pass legislation that would legalize cannabis on a federal level. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the industry has...
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Terpenes Over THC: Redefining the Perception of Quality
Shoppers associate the effects of cannabis with THC, turning the best-known cannabinoid into the most important factor when shopping for flower and related products. As a result of the industry’s push to meet ill-informed...
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How Retailers & Brands Should Prepare for 420
Halloween has candy, Valentine’s Day has flowers, and Christmas has, well … everything. For cannabis, April 20 (or 420) is the official holiday for all things weed, and that translates into one of the biggest sales days...
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How Cannabis Labor Unions Could Impact Your Business
The United States undeniably is moving toward federal legalization. With the support of the alcohol and tobacco industries, ecommerce powerhouse Amazon, and billionaires like Charles Koch, it’s only a matter of time before...
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The 10 Hottest Cannabis-Infused Beverages Today
In today’s maturing market, cannabis consumers ingest the plant in an overwhelming number of ways, and fast-acting cannabis-infused beverages are an increasingly popular category that retailers should keep a close eye on...
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12 Last-Minute Products to Increase Your 420 Sales
The biggest day in retail is right around the corner with cannabis sales expected to increase by at least 100 percent domestically and 50 percent in Canada, according to the most recent data from Headset. And while many cannabis...
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A Targeted Approach to Cannabis Consumer Marketing
If the Hollywood stereotype of a typical cannabis consumer ever has been accurate, it certainly isn’t anymore. Over the past fifteen years, the social stigma surrounding consumption has steadily disappeared in tandem with...
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Cannabis Companies Are Stepping up to Help Ukraine
On February 24, Russian forces crossed the border into Ukraine and officially invaded the country. Almost immediately, the war became the center of attention around the world, largely due to the humanitarian crisis it created. Despite...
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Post-420 Retail Analysis: Dispensary Successes and Lessons
April 20, or 420, is a yearly event celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts. For members of the cannabis industry, 420 is a day where businesses invest a lot of time and energy. According to analytics firm Headset, 420 has represented...
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What Will Cannabis Trade Shows Look Like in the Future?
The shows they are a-changin’. In size, scope, and venue, conferences, expos, and conventions will take on a new complexion going forward, starting this year. The most noticeable change in cannabis trade shows so far: virtual...
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Data Review: U.S. Dispensaries Saw Huge Sales on 420
April 20 is synonymous with the cannabis community, and it should come as no surprise that the famed holiday reaps some of the biggest retail profits for the entire year.  This year was no different—in fact, it was one...
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Managing Cannabis Debt and Equity in a Volatile Market
Raising investment has always been one of the most challenging aspects of doing business in cannabis. Large banks continue to be wary of lending money to companies selling a federally illegal drug, but as the industry evolves...
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Examining U.S. & Canadian Cannabis Beverage Markets
Recently, cannabis consumption has evolved to accommodate numerous lifestyles and preferences. Given the increasing mainstream popularity of legal cannabis, consumers and brands alike are embracing more social and discrete...
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Planet 13 OC Dispensary
Only a handful of cannabis retailers in the entire country enjoy what could be considered national recognition. The select few have achieved their status through a mixture of aggressive franchising (Cookies), major marketing...
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The Great Migration from Mainstream to Cannabis Jobs
Legal cannabis sales in the United States surpassed $17.5 billion in 2020, growing 45 percent over 2019’s total. Market research firm BDSA expects revenues to grow another 38 percent in 2021, topping $24 billion. Currently,...
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