Licensed cannabis microbusinesses can now sell their products at pop-up venues such as farmers’ markets and community events.
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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.
California cannabis regulators approve self-checkout at licensed retailer
Perfect Union Northside in Sacramento has an RFID self-checkout system that complies with state cannabis regulations.
Cannabis MSO Vireo Growth to acquire Planet 13 in all-stock deal
Vireo adds 36 dispensaries across three states to its portfolio, including Planet 13’s flagship Las Vegas store and a consumption lounge.
Rhode Island to reset cannabis retail licensing, refund applicants and start over
Rhode Island is restarting its licensing rollout after the residency requirement froze the first round of applications.
The cannabis industry is having a price compression crisis. What’s the solution?
U.S. cannabis sales declined year over year for the first time on record, falling from $32 billion to $29.94 billion.
