LEVIA’s founders sold their cannabis beverage brand to Ayr Wellness, then spent two years buying it back.
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European acquisition leads to record revenue for Canadian cannabis LP Organigram Global
Organigram’s Q3 revenue rose 49% to CA$105.8 million after its Sanity Group acquisition, lifting international sales to 35% of the total.
How federal marijuana rescheduling rewrites the rules for cannabis business leases
Schedule 3 lets medical cannabis operators deduct rent for the first time.
US marijuana MSO Curaleaf plots $272 million hostile takeover of Aurora Cannabis
The company intends to launch a takeover bid for all outstanding Aurora shares, offering $4 per share in a mix of Curaleaf stock and cash.
New York legalizes cannabis sales at farmers’ markets, pop-up events
Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.
Another Colorado cannabis cultivation operation shuts down after acquisition
The layoffs come days after Verdant, a cannabis investment and operations platform, acquired the Native Roots stores in a deal that closed July 31.
How cannabis retailers can leverage market data to boost revenue
Most operators don’t know what to buy, why they need it or what decisions the data can drive once they have it.
Georgia medical cannabis patient growth continues to surge
Georgia’s medical cannabis patient registry posted its fastest growth in a decade after a new law eased access.
Delaware cannabis sales hit $53.4 million in market’s first year
The state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2023 but didn’t open retail sales until Aug. 1, 2025. Since then, it’s collected $8 million in sales tax.
Missouri cannabis retail workers ratify state’s second union contract
Key Cannabis won wage increases, bonuses and more paid time off, as well as more stable scheduling and stronger anti-harassment protections.
Alabama may opt out of federal marijuana rescheduling. What happens next?
Alabama’s objection to federal marijuana rescheduling isn’t a full opt-out – what’s the impact on 280E and interstate commerce?
Utah to add another medical cannabis license
The move reflects a broader trend in which medical-only states tie new licenses to patient counts rather than open market expansion.
