A marijuana SPAC can expedite going public, but research on the partner is key
When Jessica Billingsley announced in October 2018 that she was taking Denver-based cannabis technology company MJ Freeway public by merging it with […]
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A tale of two cannabis social equity programs: Los Angeles and Oakland
Social equity programs are a relatively new phenomenon in the U.S. cannabis industry, with the aim of getting more minorities and those […]
Mainstream businesses are bracing for minimum-wage hike, but many cannabis firms already pay more
Half the states across the country have increased – or will raise – the minimum wage paid to hourly workers this year, […]
Marijuana foes deploy new ‘playbook’ to thwart state legalization, upend election results
Efforts to thwart voter-approved marijuana legalization in Mississippi, Montana and South Dakota are evidence of a “playbook” that reflects new legal strategies […]
Hexo strikes deal to acquire Zenabis for CA$235 million, eyes European, Canadian cannabis markets
Ottawa, Ontario-headquartered cannabis producer Hexo Corp. on Tuesday entered a definitive agreement to buy struggling competitor Zenabis Global for 235 million Canadian […]
Transforming the cannabis concentrates market
A decade ago, I was spearheading company growth for Atlas Snowshoes, which had just invented and launched a modern snowshoe. Transforming the […]
Retail prices for recreational marijuana flower rise in response to record demand amid pandemic
The average retail price for smokable recreational marijuana products in four Western states continued to increase throughout the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to […]
Here’s how to choose the best location for your marijuana retail store
From mom-and-pop shops to corporate chains, everyone in the retail business knows that a carefully chosen location is key to success. Here’s […]
Cannabis topicals make big gains around Valentine’s Day; beverages, edibles see a bump, too
Topicals are a sliver of the overall cannabis market, but around Valentine’s Day, when many couples try to spice up their sex […]
How Canadian retailer Nova Cannabis plans to profit from shift to Value Buds brand
Canadian marijuana retailer Nova Cannabis will bet heavily on a value strategy after combining with a competitor, signaling the continuing importance of […]