Businesses that operate in a cash-intensive environment are attractive targets for criminals. A recent spike in violent robberies at dispensaries across the United States has caused business owners to rethink their cannabis security strategies, prioritizing ways to safeguard their stores and employees. Regulations also are evolving. Because each state government makes its own rules, fragmentation adds difficulty to compliance. The...

What if one simple decision could help you effortlessly increase revenue while optimizing compliance, easing inventory management, and enhancing the customer experience? This is not a hypothetical. It’s the primary reason for Cova Software’s accelerated growth and why the industry has taken notice of the company’s products and services. In fact, Cova’s point of sale (POS) platform has received...

AKRON, Ohio -- Klutch Cannabis, a leader in Ohio's medical and adult-use cannabis markets will rebrand its dispensaries in Canton and Lorain from "The Citizen by Klutch" to "Klutch Cannabis" on January 15, fully aligning its retail operations under the Klutch brand. The dispensaries' rebranding reflects the company's continued evolution and expansion in Ohio's cannabis market and arrives on the heels of...

GOLDEN, Colo. – SHF Holdings Inc., d/b/a/ Safe Harbor Financial, a leader in facilitating financial services and credit facilities to the regulated cannabis industry, has signed a four-year extension and modification of its commercial alliance agreement with Partner Colorado Credit Union (“PCCU”). As a result, the $1.2 million of indemnity liability reported on the balance sheet as of September 30,...

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- The industrial hemp market was estimated at USD 11.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.24 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 22.4% from 2024 to 2029, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets. The demand for industrial hemp is growing globally due to increasing demands for the use of environment-friendly products in the...

TUSTIN, Calif. -- As reports of unexpected side effects related to hemp products rise and poison control centers across the country struggle with calls about delta-8 THC, a new initiative led by industry experts has established a set of 55 robust standards to protect consumers. CBD Oracle's proposed new framework helps hemp consumers find products that are safe, efficacious, and reliable. Crucially, it also...

DENVER -- The Hemp Beverage Alliance, a trade association for the hemp beverage industry, added four industry leaders to its board of directors. Nick Costanza, general counsel for Cann Social Tonics; Will Spartin, co-founder and COO of Picco Beverage Group (Triple 333); Scott Selix, co-founder of Climbing Kites; and Shawn Sheehan, co-founder of Wynk are the newest members of the board. They...

BERKELEY, Calif. -- Vertosa, a leader in cannabis and hemp infusion technology, appointed Dr. Gul Konuklar as Vice President of Research and Development. Konuklar brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success in product development, plant design, and process optimization to her new role. Before joining Vertosa, Konuklar led the design and execution of three pilot plants,...

LOS ANGELES — Jeeter Canada's Baby Jeeter Liquid Diamond Infused Pre-Roll was awarded “Best Infused Pre-Roll of 2024” during the recent KIND Winter Fair in Toronto. Voted on by retailers and budtenders, the award recognized Jeeter’s commitment to quality and innovation in the cannabis industry. Jeeter launched in Ontario on February 27, 2024, with six SKUs: Bubba G, Strawberry Sour Diesel, Blue ZKZ,...

TORONTO - Bluebird Real Estate Holdings LLC acquired all Class A Units of Nova Net Lease Operating LLC, being substantially all of the REIT's non-financial assets, from Verdant Growth Properties Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nova, for gross proceeds of US$3.71 million. Nova Net Lease REIT is a cross-border real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust...