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A visual take on some key cannabis trends in 2022
In the spirit of “a picture is worth 1,000 words,” here are charts and maps that visualize a few of the cannabis industry trends that MJBizDaily saw in 2022.
More-populous counties backed state marijuana legalization measures in midterms
Populous urban areas once again provided a majority of the voters supporting marijuana legalization ballot initiatives during the November midterm elections, according to an analysis of state election results.
Women, minority execs show few gains in US cannabis industry, report shows
The percentage of executive positions held by women and racial minorities in the U.S. cannabis industry remained little changed in 2022 compared to last year, according to a new report from MJBizDaily.
Polls suggest mixed results for adult-use marijuana legalization ballot measures
Unlike 2020, the marijuana industry appears less likely to record a clean sweep of victories when residents in five states head to the polls during this year’s midterm elections to vote on adult-use legalization ballot initiatives.
Marijuana election results 2022
Election results for 2022 marijuana-related ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
A look at Trulieve’s dominant presence in Florida’s medical marijuana market
If the Florida medical marijuana market were a race, all bets would be on Trulieve Cannabis.
Top CBD companies experience market share drop as online sales soften
The largest CBD companies in the U.S. experienced declining market share in the second quarter, as the return of in-person shopping triggered a decline in e-commerce sales.
Market share by revenue for the top 20 CBD brands shrank 2 percentage points, to 16%, versus the first quarter of the year, according to Chicago-based cannabis analytics firm Brightfield Group.
Midyear state cannabis sales a mixed bag across the United States
U.S. cannabis sales through July were a mixed bag across the country, as consumers adjusted to historic inflation and shrinking disposable income, according to an analysis of state sales data by MJBizDaily.
Cannabis retailers increasingly discounting their products
U.S. and Canadian marijuana retailers are discounting their products more and more, forgoing billions of dollars in revenue since the launch of adult-use markets in recent years.
County politics could hamper Montana’s recreational cannabis market
County-level political battles could upend Montana’s newly launched recreational cannabis market, which is on track to generate $215 million or more in sales in 2022 during its first year of operation.
Michigan recreational marijuana sales double in 2021, lifting overall market
Michigan’s recreational marijuana sales doubled in 2021, the program’s sophomore year, fueling overall MJ sales and more than offsetting a decline in medical cannabis purchases.
