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FDA Punts on CBD Rules

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Four years after the Farm Bill was signed into law, the FDA announced they want Congress to develop a new regulatory framework, citing their existing regulatory pathways as inappropriate for the plant and its products. Read more →

Anticipating the Ebbs and Flows of Seasonal Retail Cannabis Sales

By Itali Heide

In places with off-seasons, having ups and downs is to be expected, but just like any industry, knowing what to expect and what to do can make these challenges seem like less of a hassle. Read more →

A Guide to Dispensary Insurance

By Itali Heide

As a business owner, insurance is always a must. If you are interested in entering into the cannabis industry or you already have, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to insuring your cannabis-related business. Read more →

Data: The Key to Success in Today’s Cannabis Market

By Rick Maturo

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, recent market challenges have created an environment that is more difficult for industry leaders to navigate. To find success in today’s marketplace, company leaders need to adopt a robust, data-driven approach to combat the influx of rising brands, emerging markets and pricing challenges, among other obstacles. Read more →

Connecticut Launches Adult Use Sales

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

On January 10, 2023, seven dispensaries in Connecticut opened their doors to people over the age of 21, opening up the state’s new adult use cannabis market. The state legalized adult use cannabis back in June of 2021. Read more →

Department Stores for Cannabis: The CEOs of Remedy on Cannabis Retail

In this interview, we sit down with the founders of Remedy Maryland, a cannabis retail business operating since 2017. They share their growth strategy and unique business model taking after companies like Nordstrom, seeking to bring the department store concept to the cannabis market. Read more →

New York Launches Adult Use Sales

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

On December 29, New York’s first legal adult use dispensary opened its doors to customers with a ceremonious purchase made by Chris Alexander, executive director of the NYOCM. But with only one dispensary open heading into 2023, the state’s regulators are coming up short on their promises. Read more →

Catching up with Jushi Creativity: A Q&A with Dre Neumann

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Following up on Aaron Green’s conversation with Jushi Holdings Chief Creative Director Andreas ‘Dre’ Neumann last year, we check in to see what’s new with Jushi Holdings. Read more →

2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference. Check out sessions from this virtual event like: A Smarter Cannabis Beverage Distribution Model; Track-and-Trace Technology: Building Resilience in the Cannabis Supply Chain; Improve Your Operations through Cannabis Industry Analytics; Quality and Safety and the Edibles Supply Chain; and Managing Cash Flow in the Cannabis Supply Chain Read more →

Uber Eats, Circle K Dip Their Toes in Cannabis

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Uber Eats announced a partnership with Leafly last week to begin delivering cannabis in Toronto. Meanwhile, Circle K inked a deal with Green Thumb Industries to offer up their gas station convenience stores in Florida as retail space for cannabis dispensaries. Read more →

Scenes From The 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Last week, Cannabis Industry Journal hosted the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) in New Jersey. Check out some of the highlights from this year’s CQC here. Read more →

Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso to Keynote CQC

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo announced the newest keynote for the event: Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Monday, October 17. Read more →

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Columns

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

Soapbox

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.

January 19, 2022

Cannin Commentary

Is Tilray Stock a Buy Post Fiscal Q2 Results?

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

This column provides readers with a taste of Cannin’s insights they offer to their members, including investment tips, trends, predictions and more. In this piece, we take a look at Tilray’s position following Q2 reporting.

October 20, 2021

Technological Evolution of the Cannabis Industry

By Serge Chistov

As the cannabis industry evolves, technology is often the leading drivier of change. In this piece, Chistov details some of the latest and most important technological innovations that are disrupting the cannabis industry.

September 22, 2021

Think Your Cannabis Business Complies with Temp and Part-Time Employment Regulations? You Might Be Surprised

By Stacy Bryant

These often-overlooked regulations can lead to big challenges if you don’t pay attention. In this piece, Stacy Bryant details what you need to know about risks, regulations and compliance issues when it comes to temporary and part-time employment rules.

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