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Baked Bros on re-branding and making the transition to Arizona’s fledgling adult use market
Baked Bros co-founder and CEO Thomas Rimbach was 18 years old when his mother died of a pharmaceutical overdose, a tragedy that set the course of his career.
Top ten hottest edibles brands for April 2021
Kiva states they are the “#1 edibles brand in the country.” Wyld claims to be “The Nation’s Leader in Cannabis Edibles.” And Wana Brands, taking a humbler claim, states they are “Colorado’s #1 Infused Product Company.” So which one is the best? We can’t (won’t) say, but we can tell you which brands are “hottest.”
Can this tool help brands and retailers make intelligent pricing decisions?
Buckets of ink have been spilled on pricing strategy in mainstream retail, but the cannabis industry is a few steps behind. Or was.
Curaleaf continues expansion in Maine with opening of first adult-use store
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. is celebrating the opening of a new Curaleaf-branded location in South Portland, marking the company’s first adult-use location in Maine.
BDSA talks seasonal sales strategies, consumer behavior, and how to win at cannabis retail
BDSA has identified some of the top trends seen in 2020 and lessons that retailers and brands can draw from analysis of cannabis consumer behavior.
I wanna be sedated: Why myrcene matters and the brands that are cashing in on it
Ever hear of the mango myth? Rumor has it that eating the tropical fruit before smoking/ingesting cannabis will intensify the high. The urban legend stems from the fact that mangos contain a sizeable portion of myrcene, a monoterpene with…
How to stand out in the store: brand kiosk design tips from the experts
How do you set your cannabis brand apart from the herd? The experts at Green Cloud outline key considerations when designing branded displays for cannabis retail.
Top ten hottest Colorado MSO Brands
Well over a year now since the law was passed, we look at the MSOs (operators in 4 or more States) that are operating in Colorado and successfully engaged consumers in March across all product categories and all three media pillars from Pioneer Intelligence’s Heat Index.
The tricky reality of expanding a cannabis brand into new states
Looking to expand your brand? For now, cannabis brands with national ambitions have two options, both of them fraught with risk. Alex Halperin breaks down the essential challenges and shares advice from the brands that are making it work.
Will proposed changes to a THC potency cap help Oregon’s edibles industry?
Oregon’s rules cap THC in cannabis edibles at 5 milligrams in a single serving and no more than 50 milligrams in a package. That’s half of what’s permitted in many states where cannabis is legal, including nearby Washington and Colorado.
Baked Bros on re-branding and making the transition to Arizona’s fledgling adult use market
Baked Bros co-founder and CEO Thomas Rimbach was 18 years old when his mother died of a pharmaceutical overdose, a tragedy that set the course of his career.
Top ten hottest edibles brands for April 2021
Kiva states they are the “#1 edibles brand in the country.” Wyld claims to be “The Nation’s Leader in Cannabis Edibles.” And Wana Brands, taking a humbler claim, states they are “Colorado’s #1 Infused Product Company.” So which one is the best? We can’t (won’t) say, but we can tell you which brands are “hottest.”
Can this tool help brands and retailers make intelligent pricing decisions?
Buckets of ink have been spilled on pricing strategy in mainstream retail, but the cannabis industry is a few steps behind. Or was.
Curaleaf continues expansion in Maine with opening of first adult-use store
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. is celebrating the opening of a new Curaleaf-branded location in South Portland, marking the company’s first adult-use location in Maine.
BDSA talks seasonal sales strategies, consumer behavior, and how to win at cannabis retail
BDSA has identified some of the top trends seen in 2020 and lessons that retailers and brands can draw from analysis of cannabis consumer behavior.
I wanna be sedated: Why myrcene matters and the brands that are cashing in on it
Ever hear of the mango myth? Rumor has it that eating the tropical fruit before smoking/ingesting cannabis will intensify the high. The urban legend stems from the fact that mangos contain a sizeable portion of myrcene, a monoterpene with…
How to stand out in the store: brand kiosk design tips from the experts
How do you set your cannabis brand apart from the herd? The experts at Green Cloud outline key considerations when designing branded displays for cannabis retail.
Top ten hottest Colorado MSO Brands
Well over a year now since the law was passed, we look at the MSOs (operators in 4 or more States) that are operating in Colorado and successfully engaged consumers in March across all product categories and all three media pillars from Pioneer Intelligence’s Heat Index.
The tricky reality of expanding a cannabis brand into new states
Looking to expand your brand? For now, cannabis brands with national ambitions have two options, both of them fraught with risk. Alex Halperin breaks down the essential challenges and shares advice from the brands that are making it work.
Will proposed changes to a THC potency cap help Oregon’s edibles industry?
Oregon’s rules cap THC in cannabis edibles at 5 milligrams in a single serving and no more than 50 milligrams in a package. That’s half of what’s permitted in many states where cannabis is legal, including nearby Washington and Colorado.
Baked Bros on re-branding and making the transition to Arizona’s fledgling adult use market
Baked Bros co-founder and CEO Thomas Rimbach was 18 years old when his mother died of a pharmaceutical overdose, a tragedy that set the course of his career.
Top ten hottest edibles brands for April 2021
Kiva states they are the “#1 edibles brand in the country.” Wyld claims to be “The Nation’s Leader in Cannabis Edibles.” And Wana Brands, taking a humbler claim, states they are “Colorado’s #1 Infused Product Company.” So which one is the best? We can’t (won’t) say, but we can tell you which brands are “hottest.”
I wanna be sedated: Why myrcene matters and the brands that are cashing in on it
Ever hear of the mango myth? Rumor has it that eating the tropical fruit before smoking/ingesting cannabis will intensify the high. The urban legend stems from the fact that mangos contain a sizeable portion of myrcene, a monoterpene with…
How to stand out in the store: brand kiosk design tips from the experts
How do you set your cannabis brand apart from the herd? The experts at Green Cloud outline key considerations when designing branded displays for cannabis retail.
Top ten hottest Colorado MSO Brands
Well over a year now since the law was passed, we look at the MSOs (operators in 4 or more States) that are operating in Colorado and successfully engaged consumers in March across all product categories and all three media pillars from Pioneer Intelligence’s Heat Index.
The tricky reality of expanding a cannabis brand into new states
Looking to expand your brand? For now, cannabis brands with national ambitions have two options, both of them fraught with risk. Alex Halperin breaks down the essential challenges and shares advice from the brands that are making it work.
Scaling up organic production: How Maggie’s Farm maintains quality from seed to sale
Bill Conkling talks large-scale organic farming and the smart retail decisions that have made Maggie’s Farm an iconic Colorado cannabis brand.
What does 4/20 mean to you? We asked this question to industry leaders and some of your answers made us laugh
What does 4/20 mean to you? What are your 4/20 traditions? Industry leaders weigh in with everything from retail strategy to the best way to party down.
Top ten hottest regional edibles in Nevada on social media
In this week’s TTH list, we take a look at local and regional brands. Specifically, brands that have products in 3 states or less. This filters out the larger MSOs as we look at the hottest edibles in Nevada by social media. To see which brands had game, we looked at March data leading up to our high holiday.
California knows how to party…4/20 product releases and discount strategies will light up the holiday
Today we look at California brands that are getting creative with 4/20 product releases and discounts.
Top ten hottest edibles brands for April 2021
Kiva states they are the “#1 edibles brand in the country.” Wyld claims to be “The Nation’s Leader in Cannabis Edibles.” And Wana Brands, taking a humbler claim, states they are “Colorado’s #1 Infused Product Company.” So which one is the best? We can’t (won’t) say, but we can tell you which brands are “hottest.”
Can this tool help brands and retailers make intelligent pricing decisions?
Buckets of ink have been spilled on pricing strategy in mainstream retail, but the cannabis industry is a few steps behind. Or was.
BDSA talks seasonal sales strategies, consumer behavior, and how to win at cannabis retail
BDSA has identified some of the top trends seen in 2020 and lessons that retailers and brands can draw from analysis of cannabis consumer behavior.
Top ten hottest Colorado MSO Brands
Well over a year now since the law was passed, we look at the MSOs (operators in 4 or more States) that are operating in Colorado and successfully engaged consumers in March across all product categories and all three media pillars from Pioneer Intelligence’s Heat Index.
Top ten hottest regional edibles in Nevada on social media
In this week’s TTH list, we take a look at local and regional brands. Specifically, brands that have products in 3 states or less. This filters out the larger MSOs as we look at the hottest edibles in Nevada by social media. To see which brands had game, we looked at March data leading up to our high holiday.
Quick Hits with Roy: 4/20 edition
In this special 4/20 edition of Quick Hits, George Jage of MJ Unpacked and Roy Bingham of BDSA dig into what 4/20 sales have looked like in years past and what we can expect for this year’s high holiday. They also talk basket analysis, sales by category, infrequent shoppers, if 4/20 promotions make sense, and “nerdy facts,” like which day of the week dispensaries can expect to sell the most edibles.
Five predictions for this year’s 4/20 weekend
BDSA has identified five trends that brands and retailers can expect on the most important cannabis holiday of the year. You can probably guess a couple, but others might surprise you.
Top Ten Hottest Cali-only pre-rolls in March
Building web traffic with consumers can become increasingly difficult against the instant gratification of social media or broad product discovery and ordering sites like I Heart Jane. The top ten this week have leveraged an array of content tools, including blog posts and inspiring videos, to drive traffic to their sites.
Oregon cannabis tax proposals could cost over $100 million, threaten 2,800 jobs, and strangle small retailers
Oregon lawmakers introduced a flurry of cannabis-related bills in this year’s legislative session. Most were friendly to the industry, including proposals to promote social equity and cut regulatory red tape. But two measures to help balance budgets by raising taxes on cannabis have retailers scared.
Truelieve acquires Keystone Shops to expand Pennsylvania footprint
Trulieve today announced the acquisition of a dispensary license operating under Keystone Shops with locations in Philadelphia, Devon, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. This move will significantly expand the company’s existing Pennsylvania footprint.
Can this tool help brands and retailers make intelligent pricing decisions?
Buckets of ink have been spilled on pricing strategy in mainstream retail, but the cannabis industry is a few steps behind. Or was.
Curaleaf continues expansion in Maine with opening of first adult-use store
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. is celebrating the opening of a new Curaleaf-branded location in South Portland, marking the company’s first adult-use location in Maine.
Will proposed changes to a THC potency cap help Oregon’s edibles industry?
Oregon’s rules cap THC in cannabis edibles at 5 milligrams in a single serving and no more than 50 milligrams in a package. That’s half of what’s permitted in many states where cannabis is legal, including nearby Washington and Colorado.
BDSA launches cannabis retail sales tracking in Florida and Michigan
Will Florida’s medical cannabis market grow in 2021? What about Michigan? BDSA announces expansion into retail sales tracking in Florida and Michigan and releases growth predictions for both states.
Legal weed in Mexico? Not so fast!
On Thursday, Mexcio’s Senate Majority Leader Ricardo Monreal Avila said he wants to seek yet another extension to the Supreme Court’s legalization deadline. If you’re confused because you thought the Mexican Senate already passed a legalization bill, you’re not wrong.
Michigan cannabis brand releasing limited edition products in support of state’s expungement efforts
To commemorate Michigan’s historic Clean Slate Legislation taking effect on April 11, 2021, Fluresh, a leading Michigan-based cannabis cultivator and processor, will be donating…
Oregon cannabis tax proposals could cost over $100 million, threaten 2,800 jobs, and strangle small retailers
Oregon lawmakers introduced a flurry of cannabis-related bills in this year’s legislative session. Most were friendly to the industry, including proposals to promote social equity and cut regulatory red tape. But two measures to help balance budgets by raising taxes on cannabis have retailers scared.
What exactly are Democrats promising when they talk about a legalization bill?
“I support decriminalization at the federal level,” Schumer told ABC News, “and we’ll be introducing legislation with a few of my colleagues shortly.” Although Schumer used the word “decriminalization,” he went on to say, “At the federal level, you call it ‘decriminalization’ because that lets the states legalize.”
Seattle industry insiders to celebrate 4/20 in style–and in person–at Chronic Relief
Dave Tran and James Zachodni of Seattle’s Farechild Events have teamed up with Cultiva Law and other sponsors to host a charity golf tournament to benefit The Cannabis Alliance, one of Washington’s foremost advocacy groups.
How The Color of Cannabis is changing the playing field in Colorado
With Color of Cannabis, Sarah Woodson is taking a focused, three-pronged approach to creating a more diverse industry in Colorado. The organization is providing invaluable resources to Black and brown applicants. So why do they only have two major industry sponsors from Colorado’s cannabis industry?
Curaleaf continues expansion in Maine with opening of first adult-use store
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. is celebrating the opening of a new Curaleaf-branded location in South Portland, marking the company’s first adult-use location in Maine.
BDSA talks seasonal sales strategies, consumer behavior, and how to win at cannabis retail
BDSA has identified some of the top trends seen in 2020 and lessons that retailers and brands can draw from analysis of cannabis consumer behavior.
How to stand out in the store: brand kiosk design tips from the experts
How do you set your cannabis brand apart from the herd? The experts at Green Cloud outline key considerations when designing branded displays for cannabis retail.
What does 4/20 mean to you? We asked this question to industry leaders and some of your answers made us laugh
What does 4/20 mean to you? What are your 4/20 traditions? Industry leaders weigh in with everything from retail strategy to the best way to party down.
BDSA launches cannabis retail sales tracking in Florida and Michigan
Will Florida’s medical cannabis market grow in 2021? What about Michigan? BDSA announces expansion into retail sales tracking in Florida and Michigan and releases growth predictions for both states.
How to actually drive higher profits with the self-shopping model
The four most common strategies for enabling customers to self-shop are menus, digital kiosks, featured product displays, and impulse displays. These are good ideas, but all fall short of delivering an optimal experience.
The Colorado brands and retailers that are killing it with 4/20 marketing
For years, mainstream brands like Ben and Jerry’s and Taco Bell have been capitalizing on 4/20 with creative product launches. The cannabis industry has been slow to catch up, but this year our most mature market is pulling out the stops.
How to measure brand performance and increase basket size–BDSA is offering a data-backed solution
As mature markets become increasingly competitive, more retailers and brands are looking for meaningful ways to analyze performance. BDSA has announced a new tool to provide actionable intelligence.
10 Women to watch out for: Industry luminaries and rising stars
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we’d be remiss in not recognizing some of the cannabis industry’s stars. Women who are shaping the industry come from all backgrounds. They are marketing experts, software gurus, doctors, lawyers and advocates for social justice.
High concept retail: Edition wows with second Toronto location
Recently called “the world’s chicest cannabis shop” by Elle Decor, Edition reunites with award-winning Toronto-based architecture firm StudioAC to create a uniquely minimalist design aesthetic.
