retail cannabis

Jan Verleur, co-founder of Verleur Group LLC (TVG), and Rohan Marley, the driving force behind Lion Order cannabis products, engaged in a comprehensive discussion with Benzinga on quality control, consumer experiences, and their unique secret shopping approach. They highlighted their...

Legal Hurdle Lifted For 30 New York Cannabis Retailers After Preliminary Injunction A recent preliminary injunction by Judge Kevin Bryant could lead to a substantial increase in operational cannabis retailers in New York. With 23 marijuana retailers already in operation out of the approved 463...

The introduction of recreational cannabis sales has brought about significant shifts in the medical marijuana (MMJ) landscape across several states, impacting sales and patient counts. In many states, MMJ sales have experienced double-digit declines following the onset of recreational sales....

The Canadian cannabis market is abuzz with competition. The latest data from Hifyre, as analyzed by Zuanic & Associates, highlights a heated race in the pre-roll segment. In the second quarter of 2023, a staggering 1,475 pre-roll SKUs were registered, originating from a diverse pool of 148...

Cannabis pre-rolls are emerging as a key driver of the growth of Canada’s recreational cannabis market. Which other cannabis products have seen significant growth in the second quarter of 2023? And, how do these trends provide valuable insights for industry players in Canada's...

Summary California retail cannabis sales (and total U.S.) are, in the aggregate, ~$6 billion less than what many industry observers, analysts (including us) and news media have reported (2018-2022). Our analysis was triggered by an added level of transparency that commenced in Q1:23 when excise tax...

In a rapidly evolving cannabis landscape, small farmers and independent producers are finding themselves caught in the crossfire of stringent regulations that, albeit necessary, overwhelmingly favor large-scale weed companies. The crux of the issue? High-standard testing and regulations, which...

Why does the cannabis industry need to embrace traditional retail practices? The answer lies in the potential benefits that can be reaped by adopting proven solutions from traditional retail marketing and supply chain management techniques. While the cannabis industry has its unique characteristics...

Chimichangas, birria, pupusas, empanadas, tacos, gorditas, chilaquiles, noodles, seafood and steak. Fried rice, curries, and dessert. Crunchy chips, queso and cream, finely chopped lettuce, rice, jalapenos and beans. All the colors, all the accents and dialects, all the flavors. Glass-...

Headset, a leading cannabis industry data and analytics provider published a report highlighting significant demographic trends in the cannabis market. The report reveals that male consumers account for nearly two-thirds of cannabis sales in the U.S. and Canada while Millennials...

Michigan's Skymint is not the only cannabis operator under the control of a receiver, according to Crain’s Detroit Business. At least another four marijuana companies are in receivership. Skymint, which underwent rapid expansion, now employs 600 people in 24 retail...

In November 2022, voters in Missouri approved the legalization of adult-use cannabis, and recreational cannabis sales finally started on Friday, Feb. 3. With all eyes on Missouri, data analytics firm Headset issued its first report on the state's first weekend of recreational cannabis sales as...

Retail data provider BDSA recently confirmed the availability of its Menu Analytics solution for cannabis industry leaders. The tool is expected to help companies make data-driven pricing, sales, marketing and merchandising decisions. Menu Analytics provides cannabis retailers, brands, and...

Getting lost in a swirl of information on how to run a cannabis business is to be expected. Whether you run a Deli, pharmacy or cannabis shop, there are factors to consider such as customer service and understanding their needs as well as educating staff, creating community...

After the overwhelming success of last year's event, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is returning to Miami beach April 11-12, 2023 with events simultaneously taking place on two stages at Miami Beach’s historic Fontainebleau Hotel. As part of celebrating individuals,...