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Raising the bar in retail: On strategic expansion and creative community building with Hashtag Cannabis
We catch up with the Hashtag team to discuss strategic expansions, savvy socials, and creative community building.
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Winning in Washington weed: Shannon Vetto’s journey from consultant to CEO
Shannon Vetto didn’t get into the cannabis industry because she likes smoking weed. She got into it because she thought that with her background in
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Persevering product categories: Where BDSA sees strong growth in time of continued price compression
We may be facing continued price compression in the cannabis industry, but BDSA has rounded up some product categories that continue to see strong growth
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Standing out in the Golden State: How Purple Lotus transcends transactional retail
When dispensaries wear their cannabis-loving hearts on their sleeve, they offer customers an experience that transcends transactional retail. Here’s how Purple Lotus makes it happen.
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8 products with festive holiday marketing strategies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to analyze festive marketing strategies. Here are eight limited-edition drops or holiday-centric items that caught our attention this
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New product roundup: Fall 2022
From veteran-centric new products to gummies with a purpose, here are the top new products that caught our eyes this fall.
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6 Michigan dispensaries that stand out from the rest
Michigan is the U.S. state with the ninth-most dispensaries per capita. Not bad for having legalized recreational weed in 2018. Here are six that caught
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7 essential strategies to find profitable cannabis retail properties
How do you find the right location for your dispensary? We’ve got seven tips to make your efforts profitable.
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5 companies with spooktacular Halloween marketing
Halloween is almost upon us, and some brands are stepping up their marketing strategies for the spooky season. Read on to learn how savvy companies
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Realistically speaking, when is SAFE Banking going to pass? Industry leaders say it’s in reach
Industry leaders say the SAFE Banking Act is within reach — but Dems need to hurry.
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New product roundup: Summer 2022
Summer’s coming to an end which means it’s time for a new product roundup! From thoughtful branding of flower and pre-rolls to so-called rare cannabinoids,
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Winning in cannabis retail: Top tips from BDSA’s Basket Analytics
What’s the latest on consumer purchasing habits? BDSA shares their basket analytics to help retailers position themselves for success. Here’s what they have to say
Raising the bar in retail: On strategic expansion and creative community building with Hashtag Cannabis
Macey Wolfer
February 6, 2023
We catch up with the Hashtag team to discuss strategic expansions, savvy socials, and creative community building.
Winning in Washington weed: Shannon Vetto’s journey from consultant to CEO
Margaret Jackson
January 25, 2023
Shannon Vetto didn’t get into the cannabis industry because she likes smoking weed. She got into it because she thought that with her background in the investment industry she could help marijuana businesses achieve their full potential.
Persevering product categories: Where BDSA sees strong growth in time of continued price compression
BDSA
January 10, 2023
We may be facing continued price compression in the cannabis industry, but BDSA has rounded up some product categories that continue to see strong growth despite market conditions.
Standing out in the Golden State: How Purple Lotus transcends transactional retail
Holly Devon
January 5, 2023
When dispensaries wear their cannabis-loving hearts on their sleeve, they offer customers an experience that transcends transactional retail. Here’s how Purple Lotus makes it happen.
8 products with festive holiday marketing strategies
Jack Hauen
December 7, 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to analyze festive marketing strategies. Here are eight limited-edition drops or holiday-centric items that caught our attention this season.
New product roundup: Fall 2022
Felisa Rogers
December 1, 2022
From veteran-centric new products to gummies with a purpose, here are the top new products that caught our eyes this fall.
6 Michigan dispensaries that stand out from the rest
Jack Hauen
November 29, 2022
Michigan is the U.S. state with the ninth-most dispensaries per capita. Not bad for having legalized recreational weed in 2018. Here are six that caught our eyes.
7 essential strategies to find profitable cannabis retail properties
Morgan Worley
November 17, 2022
How do you find the right location for your dispensary? We’ve got seven tips to make your efforts profitable.
5 companies with spooktacular Halloween marketing
Jack Hauen
October 28, 2022
Halloween is almost upon us, and some brands are stepping up their marketing strategies for the spooky season. Read on to learn how savvy companies are marketing everything from “scary” pre-rolls to real-life collaborative events.
Realistically speaking, when is SAFE Banking going to pass? Industry leaders say it’s in reach
Jack Hauen
October 12, 2022
Industry leaders say the SAFE Banking Act is within reach — but Dems need to hurry.
New product roundup: Summer 2022
Felisa Rogers
September 12, 2022
Summer’s coming to an end which means it’s time for a new product roundup! From thoughtful branding of flower and pre-rolls to so-called rare cannabinoids, here are six new cannabis products that stood out to us this summer.
Winning in cannabis retail: Top tips from BDSA’s Basket Analytics
BDSA
September 8, 2022
What’s the latest on consumer purchasing habits? BDSA shares their basket analytics to help retailers position themselves for success. Here’s what they have to say from data collected in California.
