The deal makes Cresco Pennsylvania’s No. 1 MMJ retailer and wholesaler, deepening its grip on the second-largest US medical market.
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Why word of mouth still drives cannabis deals
Cannabis Cash Consultants founder Jennifer Makris says building credibility and a strong personal brand can turn into lasting revenue.
California cannabis sales recover from earlier slump
California’s cannabis market may have found its footing. Second-quarter retail sales hit $1.013 billion, holding steady year over year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs cannabis packaging crackdown into law
California’s new law targets cannabis packaging with cartoon and fruit imagery, tasking the DCC with enforcing child-safe labeling rules.
Rhode Island’s 24 planned adult-use cannabis stores stuck in limbo
Four years after Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana, licensing delays and regulatory bottlenecks have kept new retail stores closed.
Has convenience become the deciding factor in cannabis sales?
Convenience is reshaping cannabis. Disposable vapes, infused pre-rolls and Cresco’s Zyn-style pouch signal what’s next for consumer demand.
Supply shortages, licensing delays slow Kentucky’s MMJ market
Kentucky legalized medical marijuana in 2023, but 20 months later, only 39 businesses are open and MMJ cardholders still struggle to find product.
Diversity is not the same as equity in US cannabis industry
Repair must follow harm, and power must include the people who built the road to legalization.
Nearly 900 applicants compete for 77 Missouri marijuana licenses
Missouri’s final microbusiness licensing round enters a system rebuilt after mass revocations, with tougher ownership rules.
Viola founder says hemp ban crushes companies following rules
Texas spared hemp beverages from its crackdown. Al Harrington reads the uncertainty and readies Viola for a possible 3-5 mg federal cap.
Marijuana rescheduling decision nears as DEA publishes hearing transcript
DEA publishes marijuana rescheduling hearing transcript as Judge Derek Julius weighs a Schedule 3 recommendation.
Too much cannabis banking? New Mexico credit union exits industry, citing competition.
US Eagle Federal Credit Union will close its cannabis banking arm Nov. 1, citing rising competition rather than weak demand for the service.
