TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp.'s TruU-GROW cultivation training program received a Gold award of excellence in the 2024 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards. "We are proud to see our TruU-GROW program continue to be recognized for its excellence in learning and development," said Trulieve's Chief Production Officer Kyle Landrum. "This award is a testament to Trulieve's commitment to quality by empowering...

WASHINGTON – Moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) would do little to improve banking access for state-legal cannabis businesses, according to the latest Congressional Research Service (CRS) report about the effects of potential rescheduling.  While reclassifying cannabis onto a less-restrictive schedule would provide some benefits for the industry—like permitting more research and...

LEMOYNE, Pa. – Cannabis retailers may want to reconsider their merchandise mix and sales approaches in light of a new multigenerational survey of cannabis consumers. Conducted by Sanctuary Wellness in May and released this week, the survey’s data reveals a stark divide between age-related demographics. According to the report, 72 percent of Americans have tried cannabis, and nearly 33 percent...

A quick list of countries where a regulated cannabis market has been established for at least medical patients.

According to Transparency Market Research Inc., the global handheld cannabis vaporizer market will enjoy a robust compound annual growth rate of 13.4 percent between 2022 and 2031, with the market’s value expected to reach $15.9 billion by the end of the period. The rising popularity of portable vapes is a key driver behind the growth of the market in...

Despite the federal government’s stubborn refusal to declassify the plant and Congress’s ongoing reluctance to address common-sense measures like banking reform, the United States remains the world’s most lucrative cannabis market. With the launch of new adult-use programs in several states this year, some optimistic estimates project 2024 revenue could reach $50 billion; combined with hemp, professional prognosticators predict...

Surfside is a data-driven marketing platform dedicated to helping cannabis businesses grow and connect with their target audience. At the forefront of the company’s innovative offerings is its Commerce Media solution, a breakthrough in retail media that makes it easy for any retailer or marketplace to incorporate sponsored product listings, ads, and recommendation engines into their online and in-store...

ThrivePOP creates marketing that pops. "We understand the ins and outs of the cannabis industry. Your business is a big deal, and you deserve a marketing team that has your back and knows how to make your advertising shine," a representative said. "We create custom solutions tailored to your strategic goals." Company strengths Industry knowledge: ThrivePOP experts share their insights on the...

TORONTO - RIV Capital Inc., an acquisition and investment firm with a focus on building a leading multistate platform with one of the strongest portfolios of brands in key strategic U.S. markets, today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 ("Q2 2024"). All financial information in this press release is reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise...

ST. LOUIS -- MJ Unpacked, the nation's only cannabis industry trade event with exclusive attendance for licensed operators, researchers, and investors, will make its next stop at the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri on November 5-7, 2024. Online registration for the event is open now and an on-site registration will take place on Monday, November 4 from 5 to 7...