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From Anchorage to the end of the world: 8 impressive Alaska dispensaries
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Read MoreBDSA cannabis retailer insights: Top trends in pack size and purchasing
What are the latest trends in package sizes and purchasing habits? BDSA takes a look at their Retail Sales Tracking data to get a clearer idea. From disappearing half-grams to a surge in bulk buying, here’s what we learned.
Tribal dispensary tour: a look inside Washington’s native cannabis businesses
Buckle up! We’re going on a tribal dispensary tour. Washington is home to twenty-nine federally-recognized tribes, several of which have entered the cannabis industry. Let’s explore.
Black-owned, woman-grown, and made in Detroit: Calyxeum is a brand with a plan
If you sat down and tried to think up a dream brand to appeal to the ethical, quality-conscious consumer, you might come up with Calyxeum.
BDSA’s Brand Insights: 5 high-dose cannabis edibles to watch
With so much attention to micro-dosing lately, we can’t forget the power of high-dose cannabis edibles. Here are BDSA’s top five picks, including the bestselling high-dose California edibles.
Brand insights: Twelve joints that stand out from the pack
Today we’re looking at the pre-rolls that stand out from the crowd–either through brand story, packaging, engineering, exemplary ingredients, or sheer power to pack a punch.
Talking with Bob Eschino of Medically Correct on the gritty reality of building a brand from scratch
Talking with a legacy operator on the Wild West days of the early Colorado market, and how he and his partners created a company that could weather the storm.
The future of cannabis events
Will we ever return to business as usual in the events space? Is the virtual event a lost cause? A seasoned trade show producer and cannabis industry insider looks at what we’ve learned from 2020 and where we go from here.
Mellow releases artisanal THC-infused ice cream in California
Starting this week, Angelinos will be able to dig into pints of THC and CBD-infused ice cream from Mellow. Mellow ice cream, pre-rolls, and merchandise will be available to purchase online; the company will offer home delivery…
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What does it take to make it big in the cannabis industry? We ask Wana’s Nancy Whiteman
When Nancy Whiteman was a pot-smoking teenager, she never dreamed...
Read MoreFamily ayrlooms: Gen 5 Labs’ evolution from apple orchards to cannabis beverages
Most cannabis brands aren’t attached to a mainstream business that...
Read MoreNike John would like to thank you for flying with The Heritage Club
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Read MoreFrom Anchorage to the end of the world: 8 impressive Alaska dispensaries
We haven't been keeping a close watch on beautiful Alaska....
Read MoreFrom “Just say no” to CEO: How Coast’s Angela Brown built a clean brand out of her kitchen
Angela Brown never thought she’d use cannabis, let alone sell it. Today she makes products with one consumer in mind — herself.
Happy staffers? William McKenzie on building a win-win business model in Michigan
Meet William McKenzie of Left Coast Holdings, a proud supporter of cannabis workers’ unions. Here’s how he’s built a successful and supportive business model.
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 season.
Kind cannabinoids: How Polite is redefining functional wellness products
The BIPOC and women-owned brand Polite launched right before the pandemic. Since then, they’ve made some serious progress. Here’s how the team is redefining functional wellness.
Changing the game with reefer robots: Nohtal Partansky of Sorting Robotics
From NASA-JPL to automating the cannabis industry, Nohtal Partansky has been busy building the future. Here we discuss all things Sorting Robotics.
The fantastical realm of Falcanna: How one Washington brand took flight overseas
From growing in an airstream closet to cannabis clubs in Spain, Falcanna has had a long thirteen years. And they’re just getting started.
High fashion? Cannabis brands expanding their reach with apparel
A merch line can take cannabis brands to the next level and to new territories. Here’s how four companies are using apparel to expand their reach.
Bootstraps and buckwheat: How Cannassentials became a quintessential Oregon brand
Cannassentials is truly a quintessential Oregon cannabis brand. Felisa Rogers checked out their facility recently, taking in the sights and smells of the humble farm. Here’s what she saw.
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