The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. plans to spin off its marijuana unit, Hawthorne Gardening Co., into a stand-alone operation – a move company executives believe will make the entity “more valuable.”
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Sundie Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor cannabis financial services firm, is retiring
Business transformation expert Terry Mendez will become CEO of Safe Harbor Financial after Sundie Seefried retires from the cannabis financial services company in the next 30 days.
From stoner chic to runway ready, cannabis couture is smokin’ hot
The world of marijuana fashion is stepping up its game, swapping patchy flannel for sleek streetwear and boho beads for high-fashion bling.
As Marijuana Industry Group closes, Colorado Leads focuses on improving state’s MJ rules
The Marijuana Industry Group, one of Colorado’s oldest cannabis business organizations, is winding down its operations.
Cannabis MSO Ascend Wellness to issue $15 million in senior secured notes
Cannabis multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings plans to issue $15 million in senior secured notes for such “general corporate purposes” as growth initiatives.
Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly transitions to OTC after Nasdaq delisting
Marijuana e-commerce platform Leafly Holdings’ shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq stock market on Jan. 17 after the exchange’s hearings panel determined the company didn’t earn the required minimum $500,000 in net income from operations.
Illinois expands medical marijuana program with 4 new qualifying conditions
Illinois is expanding its medical marijuana program with the addition of four conditions to the list of ailments that can be treated with cannabis.
Reborn Eaze plants first cannabis crop at newly expanded Florida cultivation facility
Following through on a goal it set in November while announcing a rebranding and cash infusion, California-based marijuana operator Eaze has planted its first cannabis crop in its recently expanded Green Dragon Florida cultivation facility.
Ayr Wellness opens Miami’s first medical cannabis dispensary
Ayr Wellness has opened the first medical cannabis dispensary in Miami nearly 10 years after Florida voters legalized MMJ sales.
Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide entering German market via acquisition
Canada-based cannabis retailer High Tide is getting into the German medical marijuana market with the acquisition of 51% of Purecan GmbH for 4.8 million euros ($4.9 million) in a cash-and-stock deal.
Top marijuana regulators in 2 states resign before launch of adult-use sales
The top marijuana regulators in two states on the verge of launching adult-use sales are stepping down.
Receiver appointed for Red White & Bloom cannabis subsidiary in Michigan
A Michigan circuit court has appointed a receiver for the assets of PharmaCo, a property of Canada-based cannabis multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands.
