Through the first half of the year, retailers generated about $284.9 million in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales.
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The case for cannabis AI guardrails – and how to create an AI tool that works
Cannabis operators face a flood of AI tools that dazzle in demos but fail at scale. Palomar Group’s Nick Afonsky on how to spot real ROI.
Michigan cannabis store wins fight over Flock camera
Months after the camera was installed, Jars Cannabis mounted a “No Flock Zone” sign directly in front of the device, blocking its view.
Are AI data centers coming for cannabis cultivation real estate?
Data center developers are eyeing distressed cannabis grow facilities for their high-capacity power, HVAC and security as the industry downturn deepens.
Cannabis MSO Curaleaf advances hostile takeover of Canadian LP Aurora
Curaleaf commenced the offer Aug. 18, moving past Aurora’s leadership to put the proposal in front of investors.
Connecticut cannabis sales flat, but state collected more taxes. What happened?
Connecticut’s cannabis tax revenue jumped 67% while sales stayed nearly flat. The state’s THC potency tax, which ends Oct. 1, drove the gap.
Ohio cannabis sales increase, on pace to set new annual record
Medical and adult-use cannabis sales have reached $684.6 million through July 11, with 150.3 million units of marijuana sold.
Illinois adult-use cannabis retailers can apply for medical permits, with DEA and tax benefits possible
Holding a medical license changes an operator’s regulatory status and makes them eligible to register with the DEA.
The founders who reacquired their beverage brand from a cannabis MSO
LEVIA’s founders sold their cannabis beverage brand to Ayr Wellness, then spent two years buying it back.
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.
