Denver awards first license for medical marijuana R&D
The city of Denver issued its first medical marijuana research and development license to study MJ-related treatments for diseases. The license went […]
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Colorado lawmakers pass cannabis social equity measure
A Colorado bill that would set aside cannabis social equity licenses for prospective entrepreneurs and give them a leg up in getting […]
Chart: Adult-use marijuana sales show resiliency in May, despite pandemic
More than 2½ months into the coronavirus pandemic, cannabis sales in five of the nations’ largest recreational markets are a mixed bag. […]
Colorado marijuana sales dip in April after strong March
Colorado’s marijuana market took a hit in April – almost certainly the result of coronavirus-related restrictions – by nearly 8% combined for […]
Study: Denver cannabis companies mostly white-owned, lacking social equity
A study by Denver regulators highlighted that marijuana company ownership in the city and county is predominantly white, spurring a debate over […]
Schwazze signs deal to buy Colorado cannabis retailer Star Buds for $118M
Denver-based Schwazze, a vertically integrated cannabis company formerly operating as Medicine Man Technologies, signed definitive acquisition agreements to purchase 14 Star Buds […]
Cannabis growers use technology and automation to cut costs and promote safety amid downturn, pandemic
Cannabis cultivators are turning to technology and automation to help achieve efficiencies, cut costs and keep workers safe during the coronavirus pandemic […]
MJardin aborts acquisition of Nevada cannabis edibles maker
Denver-based marijuana management platform MJardin Group terminated its planned acquisition of Nevada edibles maker Cannabella. In a short news release, MJardin disclosed […]
COVID-19 impact on marijuana retail sales varies by state
While state cannabis markets have unique dynamics, sales generally have been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Nancy Whiteman, CEO of […]
LivWell continues Colorado expansion, buys marijuana retail chain Mindful
Colorado-based LivWell Enlightened Health continued its acquisition spree this month with the purchase of competing retail chain Mindful, which owns five cannabis […]