Tag: Contributor Stories
California’s New Regs Say ‘Goodbye’ to Brokers, Branding
On Friday, California’s three cannabis licensing agencies released revisions to the proposed permanent regulations. Some of the changes were minor, while others took the...
5 Ways to Thrive When the Bottom Drops Out of the Market
Cannabis oversupply in states like Oregon and the resulting potential for black-market diversion rightfully are causes for concern. In fact, "Too Much of a...
The Bogeyman that Wasn’t
Cannabis regulators are hypocrites when it comes to social consumption.
Good journalism depends on solid relationships with sources who not only will return your calls...
5 Tips for Delicious Edibles Displays
Food—what a glorious thing. It nourishes us, sustains us, draws us together, and provides us with comfort and fulfillment. When infused with cannabis, food...
Four Ways to Improve Bud Quality
Nutrition, temperature, lighting, and ventilation can make all the difference when you're looking for ways to improve bud quality.
With medical and recreational cannabis markets...
DEA Classifies CBD-based Epidiolex as Schedule V Controlled Substance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to issue a final order placing Epidiolex on Schedule V of the Controlled...
Cannabis Retail Design Guide, Lesson 1: Understanding the Customer Journey
Welcome to The School of Stone. Megan Stone, that is. I have partnered with mg Magazine to share my insights and lessons learned so...
Legal Perspective: Corporate Due Diligence Counts
The cannabis industry has grown accustomed to backroom deals, evading documentation, and handshake-clad commitments. With the onset of state-specific legalization and an eye toward...
The Key to Success in Cannabis Retail? A Carefully Considered Brand.
What is a burrito without filling? A picture frame without a picture? A cone without ice cream? That is how important I believe a...
Five Things Every Budtender Must Know
I still get excited in that otherwise-unremarkable moment when I’m about to walk through the front door of an unfamiliar cannabis shop. Maybe it’s...
