Last week’s meteoric rise of GameStop’s shares made headlines, but what should be made of it? And what can we learn from it for marijuana? What happened with GameStop is a short squeeze. The same thing happened to Tilray in 2018, Volkswagen in 2008 and…
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Cannabis basket-size data highlights differing consumer spending patterns across state markets
While U.S. cannabis markets might appear similar on the surface, each is driven by different consumer spending habits – and it is critical for marijuana manufacturers and retailers to understand these patterns as they develop and sell products fo…
Marijuana vape market share down as manufacturers work to rebuild consumer confidence
The cannabis vapor pen market sector has lost market share and not grown as fast as the rest of the total marijuana market, despite vape companies redoubling efforts to ensure consumers of the safety of the products on the legal market.
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Marijuana businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managing supply chain
Product-liability cases are among the most damaging lawsuits a business can face. Yet many marijuana businesses don’t take this threat as seriously as they should, experts said.
Marijuana businesses can shield against product-liability claims by managi…
Cannabis companies turning to mainstream marketing tactic to help hype new items
It’s every cannabis executive’s dream: a line that stretches out the door and down the block, full of customers eager to spend money on a new product. Social-media hype. Word-of-mouth buzz. And a cash register that’s about to start smoking from all the…
A marijuana SPAC can expedite going public, but research on the partner is key
When Jessica Billingsley announced in October 2018 that she was taking Denver-based cannabis technology company MJ Freeway public by merging it with a so-called “blank-check” company, she was on the vanguard of an increasingly popular way for privately…
Here’s how to choose the best location for your marijuana retail store
From mom-and-pop shops to corporate chains, everyone in the retail business knows that a carefully chosen location is key to success.
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Arizona’s new recreational cannabis firms see strong sales, possible supply issues on horizon
Vertically integrated cannabis companies in Arizona’s fledgling recreational market are reporting long customer lines and robust sales after a lightning-quick market launch less than three months after voters approved adult-use legalization. Disp…
Five state medical marijuana markets that could get a boost through reforms in 2021
A handful of states could pass significant medical marijuana reforms this year, providing for additional licensing opportunities and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in new sales for existing operators and ancillary services. Here’s a …
With Democrats in charge, cannabis advocates upbeat about US reforms – but legalization uncertain
Now that President Joe Biden has been sworn in and Democrats have taken control of Congress, many cannabis industry executives might expect some reform of federal marijuana policy within the next two years – and perhaps even full legalization. Th…