‘Partnership’ or consolidation? Cannabis software deal leaves industry guessing
Did leading cannabis track-and-trace software provider Metrc just take over the government compliance business nationwide? That’s one analysis…
New York marijuana regulators pause track-and-trace after software deal
New York marijuana regulators temporarily delayed the launch of track-and-trace requirements for its $1.5 billion market late on…
Marijuana companies take action to appease Donald Trump
Cannabis companies appear to be following the lead of other major corporate players and are attempting to appease…
Troubled marijuana MSO Ayr Wellness will close cultivation sites in two states
Multistate marijuana operator Ayr Wellness will close cultivation facilities and lay off workers in two states as part…
New Jersey opens first cannabis consumption lounges
In what state marijuana officials hailed as a “major milestone” for the New Jersey cannabis industry, the state’s…
Federal Survey: No Changes in Marijuana Use by Adolescents, Young Adults
Marijuana use by teens and young adults has remained unchanged over the past four years, according to data…
Federal protections for hemp-derived THC appear safe
Hemp interests celebrated Monday after the latest Republican-led effort to dismantle federal protections for hemp-derived THC products unraveled…
First tribal-state cannabis compact reached in Michigan
Michigan marijuana regulators have struck their first tribal-state cannabis compact that will allow another Native tribe to enter…
Texas Senate passes ban on hemp-derived THC
A ban on products containing hemp-derived THC passed the Texas state Senate on Friday for a second time…
DEA Seizes Over Five Million Cannabis Plants in 2024, Reports Nearly 6,000 Marijuana-Related Arrests
Federal law enforcement agents seized more than five million marijuana plants in 2024 and made nearly 6,000 marijuana-related…
Cannabis brands leverage media partnership for enhanced visibility
Two Colorado cannabis brands have created a limited-edition line of infused pre-rolls for a long-running independent media outlet.…
Successful cannabis dispensary design: 7 elements to consider
A well-designed dispensary is more than just a storefront; it’s a critical component of your brand, customer experience…