Canadian Ingenuity Informs International Dispensary Designs
As the industry matures, one of the most noticeable trends is a shift toward high-end dispensary designs. In many jurisdictions, shops no longer are...
Equity Trade Certification Provides Banner for Communities of Color
“I’ve always been around the business of cannabis. My family grew weed in the basement and sold it on the street,” said Tre Hobbs,...
Cannabis Consumers at All Levels Need Thoughtful Education
It’s clear legalization is on an upward trajectory. More and more markets are legalizing either medical or recreational cannabis or both as public acceptance...
Build Brand Loyalty by Owning the Customer Relationship
Brands’ customers are retailers, and retailers’ customers are consumers. This has created a major advantage for retailers, because it places the most direct relationship...
‘Cannabis Sommelier’ Certification Gives Budtenders a New Sales Tool
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Budtenders in competitive markets have a new tool in their sales arsenal: a ‘cannabis sommelier’ certification program that ports a classic...
How Secure Is the Cannabis Industry?
On March 31, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that legalized the adult use of cannabis, making his state the fifteenth in the...
The Future of Cannabis Delivery
You may soon be able to order cannabis the same way you order restaurant takeout. In April, Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi made...
Combining Software and Services, Blackbird Keeps Things Moving
Blackbird is on a mission to let cannabis brands and retailers engage with consumers in direct, meaningful ways. Unlike other companies that focus on...
Alchemy: Reimagining the Retail Experience in Toronto
As the Canadian dispensary market heats up and standards continue to accelerate, a new wave of independent retailers is blazing a path forward with...
How to Create a Dynamic Salesfloor
The pandemic accelerated the retail sector’s adoption of ecommerce, some pundits say by as much as five years. A recent survey by Big Commerce...
