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11 Best-Rated Dispensaries in Los Angeles

Home to the famed Emerald Triangle and some of the most sought-after brands on the planet, California has a big reputation to uphold when...
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How to Survive the Commodity Trap  

In the 1980s, American farmers confronted a major economic crisis that changed the landscape of rural America and resulted in a near collapse of...
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Scaling Cannabis Manufacturing: Xylem Robotics Founder Jeff Wu on Standards, Flow, and Discipline

Jeff Wu of Xylem Robotics explains why flow systems, GMP, and ISO standards are essential for scaling cannabis manufacturing while avoiding costly risks and preparing for federal oversight.
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What’s Your Ideal Retail Tech Stack?

In the increasingly competitive retail sector, constructing the right dispensary tech stack is mission-critical. Your dispensary’s technical infrastructure, along with data management and use,...
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Top Retail Technology Providers for the Cannabis Industry

What's your ideal tech stack?  In the increasingly competitive cannabis retail sector, constructing the right dispensary tech stack is mission-critical. Your dispensary’s technical infrastructure, along...
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The Smart Design Secrets of Cannabis Merchandising in 2023

Cannabis retail is a tough business these days. In established markets, retailers are up against price compression, oversaturated markets, and competition from illicit operators....
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The Mainstream Appeal of Microdose THC

Microdose gummies and low-dose seltzers are often seen as an ideal entry point for first-time consumers, but they’re also becoming mood- and performance-enhancing substances...
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Defying Digital: The Resilience of Print Advertising in the Modern Age

The average person spends more than six hours online each day. Who has time to read magazines? It turns out a lot of people still...
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Six Essential Strategies for Maximizing Event Sponsorships

Conferences and trade shows are excellent ways for professionals to learn, engage, and find new opportunities. But everyone knows the real business happens after...
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Marketing Comms: Overlooked Opportunities and Low-Hanging Fruit

For many operators in the industry struggling to survive, marketing has become all but an afterthought. It’s easy to play the blame game here: illicit...

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