cannabis industry

Every year, Forbes drops its Cannabis 42.0 list just in time for the industry's high holiday. This year, the fourth edition of the list celebrates 42 entrepreneurs, innovators and operators shaping the future of the legal cannabis market despite ongoing federal prohibition, tax burdens and a still-...

As President Donald Trump‘s tariffs shake up domestic industries and rip up longstanding trade agreements with countries near and far, a certain billion-dollar industry might ultimately find itself in the green. If you guessed the cannabis industry, go to the head of the class. Derek Chase,...

If you're a cannabis industry worker or employer, you might not be thinking much about retirement plans, but that could and perhaps should change. We sat down with Tyler Priest, chief revenue officer at Green Leaf Business Solutions, to explore the relevance of 401(k) plans for the cannabis...

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as the next U.S. Attorney General has stirred anger among Democrats and even a handful of Republicans who also appear to be astonished by the choice. The cloud of controversy surrounding Gaetz thickened when he resigned from Congress shortly...

Michigan's cannabis market just keeps getting bigger and bigger. With nearly 2,000 licensed growers and a vast array of dispensary products, consumers can easily get lost in the selection. From flower to concentrates and edibles, the choices can be overwhelming, leaving consumers wondering what's...

Cannabis brands looking to stand out in a competitive market need to focus on customer engagement, loyalty, and budtender partnerships, according to experts at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Moderated by Laurie Parfitt, founder of LKP Impact Consulting, the panel "Good Reviews...

In today's volatile cannabis industry, expansion can be a double-edged sword. For Dustin Milner, CEO of California's Talarya Brands, the question every cannabis operator should ask before growing is simple: “Why?” "There's always pressure to grow, especially from investors," Milner said...

Beau Whitney, founder and chief economist at Whitney Economics, revealed that total retail sales for the cannabis industry are expected to reach approximately $32 billion in 2024, with the potential to double within the next few years. At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago...

“Consumers want to feel like when they’re buying cannabis, it’s like a regular store. This is not some fringe industry,” said Kyle Sherman, Founder and CEO of FlowHub, at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference. His remark set the tone for a panel discussion that...

Finding a balance between getting more scale, but still being productive and having high margins in the current landscape in the cannabis industry, is a "daily challenge." That's according to Charlie Bachtell, CEO and co-founder of Cresco Labs Inc (OTCQX:CRLBF), a company running over 70 cannabis...

"We're finally on the cusp of something big," said George Archos, CEO of Verano Holdings Corp (OTC:VRNOF), during his keynote conversation with Tom Zuber on Tuesday at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference. Archos was referring to the potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to...

“The fall of 280E will be the single most impactful moment for cannabis operators in decades,” said Aaron Grey, senior analyst at Alliance Global Partners, on Tuesday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. The panel, moderated by Claire Hanson, Member-in-Charge of the...

David Goubert has resigned as president and CEO of Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE:AYR) (OTC:AYRWF), a Miami-based cannabis multistate operator, after less than a year in the role. Goubert, who joined the company as president in October of 2022 and took over as CEO in February 2023, is the latest in a...

Denver's latest licensing bulletin reveals a sharp decline in marijuana-related revenue. According to the report, the city generated $48.1 million from marijuana taxes and licensing fees in 2023, a significant drop from the $72.6 million peak in 2021. This decrease is indicative of a broader...

Ben Stiller‘s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris saying she’s brought “change” to the Democratic Party, naturally sparked mixed reactions ranging from hell yeah to accusations of having a "parasitized mind." “Just very excited about moving forward and all the...