August 21, 2026
THE INDUSTRY NEWS THAT MATTERS MOST / RETAILING + BUSINESS + BRANDING
The Retail Intelligence Gap Holding Cannabis Brands Back
Getting products onto dispensary shelves is not the same as winning at retail. Cannabis brands often lose visibility after distribution, allowing stockouts, poor placement, aging inventory, and margin-draining discounts to go undetected. That gap becomes expensive long before leadership notices it. Retail executives and technology providers explain how to reveal where revenue is leaking. Read More
Packaging that Speaks from the Shelf
Before consumers read a label or try what’s inside, they have already begun judging a product’s quality, credibility, and value. The strongest designs don’t merely attract attention on the shelf; they build confidence in consumers’ hands. Read More
Elevating Retail in Louisiana
The Apothecary Shoppe blends medical-cannabis merchandise with hospitality-inspired design, creating a space that feels more boutique retailer than traditional dispensary. Extensive collaboration shaped every detail. Read More
This Week’s Trending News
Same Plant, Worlds Apart
If there were ever a moment to stop pretending that 0.3 percent is a meaningful distinction and finally get the hemp and cannabis industries moving in the same direction, the launch window is right now. Read More
New Study Challenges Notion Marijuana Is Not Addictive
“The notion that cannabis is not addictive may basically be incorrect,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “The higher the content of the drug, the higher the risk for addiction.” Read More
PARTNER CONTENT
Better Health Benefits for Cannabis Employers
Cannabis employers have long been handed the narrowest set of benefit options in the market, along with fewer carriers, sharper renewals, and little insight into what is actually driving costs. Now there’s a better way to manage healthcare costs, protect benefits, and gain visibility into performance. Read More
