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STIIIZY Expands by Opening 44th Retail Store

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The STIIIZY Hawthorne grand opening marks the company’s ninth retail store launch in the past year — proving how the brand recognizes the growing demand and is answering the call to bring its quality products to consumers by scaling its operations in licensed states with a successful expansion strategy. Read more →

Positioning Cannabis Companies for Success in 2025: Navigating Risks and Staying Competitive

By Jay Virdi

The cannabis sector faces a multifaceted landscape marked by economic challenges, shifting regulations and market volatility. Thriving in this environment requires industry businesses to move beyond reactive measures, embracing forward-looking risk management strategies. Read more →

Wynk Expands into Florida, Bringing its Buzzy Hemp-Derived THC Seltzer to the Sunshine State’s Dynamic Market

With a growing national presence, Wynk continues to lead the charge in cannabis beverages. The company's commitment to quality, transparency, and innovation makes it the go-to brand for consumers seeking a light and enjoyable alternative to alcohol. Read more →

Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Partners with Last Prisoner Project to Help Those Affected by Cannabis Prohibition

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Last Prisoner Project uses legal advocacy, public education, and legislative action to work toward one mission: freeing every single person still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis crimes. With over 75 Cheba Hut locations nationwide, the brand is partnering with LPP to make sure this mission stays in motion. Read more →

Sustainability in Cannabis Packaging: Balancing Preservation and Environmental Impact

By Jack Grover

Honing in on sustainable packaging isn’t just a good move for the environment. It’s also more cost-effective, less labor-intensive and allows you to provide consumers with the best possible version of your flower—no matter how far through the supply chain it’s had to travel before hitting retail shelves. Read more →

Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this interview, we sit down with Chase Eastman, the CEO of Rootwurks, to learn about how he came to start the cannabis education and training company, what he thinks of regulatory compliance in the industry, and how the future of training might mold the cannabis marketplace. Read more →

As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity

By Shawn Kruger

Mastercard recently ceased allowing debit card transactions for cannabis dispensaries. While the news certainly took the industry by surprise, there are tools that dispensaries can embrace, like cash automation, that will be crucial for sustainable growth and success. Read more →

The Infused Pre-Roll Revolution: How to Ride the Wave and Boost Your Brand

By Johnathan McFarlane

By adding an extra element to their pre-rolls, brands can stand out in a crowded market by diversifying their offerings and using infusions to increase potency and profits. Read more →

Trenton Makes The World Takes: A Q&A with Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton

Ahead of his presentation at the upcoming Cannabis Quality Conference, we’re sharing an interview with Tahir who started the first licensed, black-owned social equity dispensary in New Jersey. From his hometown in Trenton, he shares his unique perspective and offers some advice for how to make it in this market. Read more →

2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Check out sessions from the 2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference like: Cannabis Packaging Solutions: Navigating Regulations, Quality & Environmental Impact; Automation Unleashed: Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry Value Chain; and Optimizing Your Cash Handling through Automation, Analytics & Reporting. Read more →

Desperate California Cannabis Vendors Seek Credit Protection

By Abraham Finberg, Rachel Wright, Simon Menkes

The contentious bill, nicknamed “The Cannabis Credit Protection Act,” would require licensees to pay for goods sold no later than 15 days after the invoice is due. Supporters say it will help prevent a ballooning debt bubble in the industry and opponents say it is ripe for abuse. Read more →

Ask the Experts: Supply Chain Risks in Hemp & Cannabis

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Ahead of her upcoming webinar, we sat down with Jennifer Lott, AMAS Service Delivery Director for BSI, to learn about supply chain risks in the hemp and cannabis markets and how to mitigate them. Read more →

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August 30, 2023

Payment Processing & CBD Products: What to Know

By Itali Heide

Payment processors like GETTRX, Inovio, Square and Bankful are well-versed in the CBD landscaped and equipped to handle the legal intricacies of processing high-risk industries like hemp, making them excellent options if you’re on the hunt for a way to simplify the transaction process.

June 13, 2023

Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Packaging to Build Brand Identity & Loyalty

By Jack Grover

Beyond a billboard and a brand voice, packaging is a keeper of the quality, consistency and potency your customer deserves. In the cannabis realm this is just the beginning of utilizing packaging for brand identity and loyalty.

May 25, 2023

Retail Shrinkage and Navigating Loss Prevention in the Cannabis Industry

By Dawne Morris

Retail shrinkage is an ongoing problem for dispensaries dealing with theft and inefficiency. Some top preventative measures include granulated system access, solid inventory auditing, physical security measures and more.

December 12, 2022

2023 Dispensary Design Trends

By Melanie Coddington

With cannabis retail leading the evolution in interior design for the industry, there are some exciting trends to follow as we approach the new year and look at the artistic elements that are elevating the cannabis retail experience.

October 25, 2022

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

By Brooke Butler

Those who have implemented RegTech will have distinct advantages. To survive and thrive in the industry going forward, it’s prudent to proactively handle compliance and adopt RegTech solutions today.

August 16, 2022

The Top 3 Ways to Find the Right Automation Tools for Your Cannabis Operations

By Nohtal Partansky

From identifying what to automate to choosing the right manufacturer, there are a lot of ways you can optimize your automation tools so you won’t need to reinvent the wheel.

August 3, 2022

The B2B Marketplace Trend Comes to Cannabis (Finally)

By Adam Benko, Brian Mayfield

As more and more industries specialize, it’s no wonder ancillary services are having a renaissance and replacing the traditional one-size-fits-all model popularized decades ago. The more this industry expands, the more founders and their B2B partners need to roll with their own solutions.

July 22, 2022

Don’t Go Down with the Ship: How to Create a Cash Influx for Your Cannabis Business During Hard Times

By Adam Benko, Brian Mayfield

In today’s uncertain world, it can be harder than ever to keep your cannabis business in the green – and we don’t mean flower. If you’re a struggling cannabis business owner, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Here are 5 expert-approved tips to create a cash influx for your business, without drastically increasing spending.

March 23, 2022

How to Make Sure Your Cannabis Delivery Service Is Compliant

By Claudia Post

Running a delivery service for your dispensary is extremely difficult. Follow along for some tips on how to execute a compliant and successful delivery service.

January 28, 2022

The Cannabis Industry and the Science of Seasonality

By Blaise Lucey

In this column, Lucey discusses how cannabis purchasing trends shift granularly depending on behavioral purchasing, holidays, and state policies.

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