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‘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...
Dispensary Design Trends for 2021
My first dispensary design assignment for mg Magazine in early 2019 took me into the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood of Woodland Hills to profile...
5 Dispensary Merchandising Best Practices for Better Sales
In certain retail industries, engaging with a salesperson usually is required to close a sale. Car dealerships, cell phone stores, and real estate transactions...
Tips for Making the Most of 420
Although cannabis sales typically rise on and around April 20 (colloquially 420), operators need to make sure they are ready to deal with the...
Retail Sales Data and Cannabis Products to Boost Your 420 IQ
Although 420 has become a national day of celebration for consumers, it’s typically a very busy day for cannabis retailers. For operators and managers...
