Taylor Engle

Younger consumers are still celebrating — they’re just drinking less alcohol. From sober-curious New Year’s Eve parties to low-dose THC spritzers replacing champagne, cannabis beverages are reshaping how people socialize. For retailers, the shift represents a rare opportunity to capture a moment historically owned by booze. Here’s what the data, culture, and operators say about selling cannabis drinks during peak celebration season.

As winter settles in, cannabis consumers are gravitating toward comfort, intention, and small rituals that support rest and well-being. For retailers, this shift creates an opportunity to reframe cannabis as part of everyday self-care through thoughtful merchandising, wellness-forward education, and cozy seasonal storytelling. From topicals and low-dose edibles to premium flower, winter has become one of cannabis retail’s most meaningful moments to build trust and long-term loyalty.

From gourmet sauces to mochi gummies, today’s hemp-derived edibles go far beyond standard gummies and chocolates. This curated roundup highlights innovative, gift-worthy products that appeal to foodies, wellness shoppers, and holiday hosts looking for something fresh, functional, and fun.

Since its 2021 debut, Blunt Brunch has grown from a 50-person meetup into a national women-led movement reshaping cannabis industry networking. Founders Adelia Carrillo and Parisa Rad have built an empowering community where authentic connection leads to mentorship, partnerships, investment, and lasting friendships.

Halloween goes high-end this year, with cannabis and hemp brands summoning limited-edition products, haunting events, and collectible strains that captivate consumers and inspire retailers. Whether you’re curating shelves or just chasing chills, these eerie delights offer both thrills and ROI for operators who know how to merchandise the moment.

Every October, pink ribbons flood social feeds, but in cannabis, awareness often comes with tangible support. From funding research and patient care to sponsoring community walks, blood drives, and local nonprofit partners, these six brands are turning cause marketing into year-round impact. Their campaigns go beyond surface-level symbolism, tapping into cannabis culture’s legacy of care, healing, and community-first values and demonstrating how the industry can mobilize for meaningful change.

The cannabis manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly, and companies that ignore quality standards do so at their peril. In this exclusive interview, Jeff Wu, founder of Xylem Robotics, argues that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO compliance are no longer optional; they are the foundation for scalable growth. Wu breaks down how operators can build resilient systems, instill a culture of consistency, and prepare for the increasing probability of federal regulation.

In the heart of downtown Cleveland’s entertainment district, where neon signs and live music pulse through the city’s veins, Klutch Cannabis has opened what...

Netflix’s Baking Impossible winners Rodolfo Goncalves and Sara Schonour turned playful food experiments into SpacePoppers!, an award-winning cannabis popcorn brand.

Alta New York combines elevated design with family legacy to create a dispensary experience rooted in heritage, hospitality, and community impact in the heart of Manhattan.