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Featured Articles

Hemp Beverage Operators Are in Fight Mode

By Pam Chmiel

Advocates push forward as the industry prepares for what comes next Read more →

Hemp Beverage Expo 2026: Get in the Room Where the THC Beverage Industry Is Being Built

Austin is the place to be this June. Read more →

What the Wholesale Numbers Tell Us About Where Cannabis Markets Are Headed

The national trend is down. Your market may disagree. Read more →

Pre-Roll Packaging in 2026

By Julie Kuepers

How Tube Choice Affects Compliance, Shelf Appeal & Your Bottom Line Read more →

Dispensaries Are Winning on Google and Disappearing on ChatGPT

By Darren Tarbat

How to get noticed in AI Search Read more →

What MJ Unpacked Reveals About Cannabis in 2026

A glance at the agenda for the upcoming MJ Unpacked show in Atlantic City, kicking off May 5, offers insights into the industry's current challenges as we move through 2026. Read more →

Colorado Pushes to Normalize THC Beverages in Bars as Federal Pressure Mounts

Brian Vicente, partner at Vicente LLP, has formed the Colorado THC Beverage Coalition and introduced legislation that would allow hemp-derived THC beverages—up to 10 milligrams per serving—to be sold and consumed in bars, restaurants, and event venues. Read more →

Industry Coalition Warns New Bill Would Wipe Out California’s Legal Cannabis Beverage Market

A proposed 10mg THC cap would eliminate 93% of beverage sales Read more →

Inventory Is the Biggest Cash Flow Problem in Cannabis

By Pam Chmiel

In cannabis, inventory management isn't a back-office function. It's business survival Read more →

An MSO’s Perspective on the New York Market

By Pam Chmiel

At the recent Business of Cannabis event in New York, Robert Sciarrone, Chief Revenue Officer at Curaleaf, shared an MSO's insider view on why he believes New York is poised to become the best cannabis market on the planet. Read more →

Operating in the Missouri Market with Curio Wellness

By Pam Chmiel

Missouri has quietly built one of the country’s more successful adult-use cannabis markets since launching recreational sales in 2023. Read more →

How Cannabis Brands Plan To Drive Retail Sales in 2026

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Retailers and brands weigh in on best tactics. Read more →

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Columns

March 2, 2026

How To Use Blunts As a Brand Building Catalyst

By Harrison Bard

Custom Cones shines a light on a lurking opportunity; While joints may be the top way people consume, 33% of smokers say their favorite way to consume are with blunts.

February 7, 2026

The Super Bowl Is Quietly Becoming Cannabis’ Biggest Retail Moment

By Jon Lowen

The Super Bowl has long been one of the most important sales moments of the year for alcohol, food, and...

December 22, 2025

Cannabis Payments in 2026: Why Technology Will Move Faster Than Congress

By Mark Lewis

Digital payments with affordable processing are something sought by the cannabis industry since its inception. The time is now for retailers and operators to access this critical business tool.

November 14, 2025

The Case for Outsourcing HR in Cannabis

By Marc Rodriguez

Generic HR solutions rarely account for how cannabis really operates.

November 10, 2025

The State of Ohio’s Cannabis Legal Landscape

By Ice Miller Law Firm

Ohio’s Legal Medical Marijuana and Adult-Use Cannabis: What Is the Status, and What Changes Could Be on the Horizon?

November 4, 2025

The Shift Toward Stability Testing for Cannabis Products

By Liz Cornish

Cannabis stability testing measures shelf life and potency, helping manufacturers ensure consistent quality, compliance, and data-driven formulation optimization.

September 19, 2025

Arizona Commands the Nation’s Highest Cannabis Business Valuations

By , Gordon K. Sattro

Whether it’s a single retail license, a multi-site operation, or a vertically integrated enterprise, deals in Arizona are fetching top-tier...

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.

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