Retail
April 7, 2026 blogger brands, Business, Financial strategies, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, inventory management, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, weed, withdrawal
All roads in cannabis retail lead back to inventory. Retail cannabis operators across the country are being squeezed by razor-thin margins, declining cash flow, and a growing inability to pay vendors on time. The culprit is often not weak sales or lack of demand. It is mismanaged inventory. Inventory is the foundation on which the […]
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March 23, 2026 blogger accounting, Atlantic City, branding, brands, Business, Cultivation, Edibles & Beverages, Financial strategies, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Medicial Marijuana, MJUnpacked, Operations, Product Development, Retail, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, trade show, weed, withdrawal
From cultivation to retail, businesses are digging deep to tighten operations and increase margins as the only way to endure another grueling year in cannabis without federal support. A common sales pitch these days centers on cost-saving systems and operational efficiency. The industry has shifted from “how fast can we grow?” to “how do we […]
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March 18, 2026 blogger branding, Business, compliance, Curio Wellness, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Maryland, Medicial Marijuana, missouri, Operations, Rebecca Raphael, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, weed, Wendy Bronfein, withdrawal
Missouri has quietly built one of the country’s more successful adult-use cannabis markets since launching recreational sales in 2023. Since legalization, the state has quickly grown into one of the largest cannabis markets in the Midwest, generating strong sales and supporting an expanding network of cultivators, processors, and dispensaries. Unlike many states that see medical […]
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March 4, 2026 blogger Avery Gilbert, branding, brands, Focus Article, formulations, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, PR, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
When most people think of luxury goods, they picture high-quality, high-priced products. But what truly sets luxury apart is not just cost. It is craftsmanship, design, heritage, cultural cachet, and mastery of materials and technique. Luxury is a sensory experience rooted in both tradition and innovation. Cannabis, with its complex chemistry, rich history, and powerful […]
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March 2, 2026 blogger blunts, branding, brands, Custom Cones, Daysavers, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, prerolls, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
There’s an opportunity in the pre-roll sector that many companies are missing. The pre-roll sector is the fastest-growing category in the cannabis industry. In 2025 alone, $3.6 billion worth of pre-rolls were sold across the 14 markets tracked by cannabis analytics firm Headset. Customers love the portability, the ease of use, and the innovation modern […]
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February 27, 2026 blogger brands, Culta, Cultivation, Edibles & Beverages, Industry Analysis, Maryland, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, strategy, weed, withdrawal
Maryland launched its medical cannabis program in 2018 and transitioned to adult use in 2024 as a limited-license state. Currently, there are 108 active dispensaries, with additional operators expected to come online following a March 2024 lottery that awarded conditional licenses to social equity entrepreneurs. However, these licensees still need to clear a vetting process […]
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February 24, 2026 blogger brands, C3 industries, Cultivation, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Jushi, Medicial Marijuana, New Jersey, Operations, price compression, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, Surfside, Verano, weed, withdrawal
2025 saw most businesses scrutinizing their operations to trim margins and survive the tumultuous market. 2026 is about digging deeper to uncover hidden costs that will further improve their bottom line. Tom Zuber, partner at Zuber Lawler, led a panel discussion at the recent IgniteNJ event, where experts offered advice on margin discipline and where […]
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February 20, 2026 blogger Business, cannabis, Colorado News, Denver, Events, latest-headlines, licensing, marijuana, marijuana sales, Marijuana social use, Medicial Marijuana, News, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, The Know, Things To Do, weed, withdrawal
A Denver cannabis lounge that was at risk of losing its license will remain open and has instead been ordered to pay a $10,000 fine by the city’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
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February 17, 2026 blogger Black Buddha, brands, Business, Faye Coleman, Financial strategies, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, kate miller, Medicial Marijuana, Miss Grass, New Jersey, Operations, Product Development, Pure Genesis, Retail, Roz McCarthy, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
There was passion, power, and plenty of practical business advice from the women (and one man) who took the stage at the recent IgniteIt event in New Jersey. As the industry shifts away from the early “shiny-object” phase, operators are increasingly doubling down on what works. A few years ago, the prevailing growth strategy was […]
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February 13, 2026 blogger brands, Industry Analysis, marketing, Medicial Marijuana, New Jersey, New York, Operations, Product Development, Retail, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
Market Maturity Brings Pricing Pressure New Jersey’s cannabis market is showing signs of maturity, according to a presentation by Headset CEO Cy Scott at the recent Ignite NJ event, saying the overall revenue hit the billion-dollar mark in 2025 and is growing nominally. Similar to other markets in the growth cycle, while more customers are […]
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