As the U.S. economy struggles to recover from a recession spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, some cannabis retailers are looking for ways to cut costs while others are ramping up spending on measures to keep their employees and customers safe. Cresco Labs co-founder...
Many marijuana brands have relied on in-store pop-ups and educating budtenders about their products to reach consumers. But as cannabis customers increasingly order products online for delivery or pickup - and with the expectation that these habits will persist after...
In states where cannabis businesses have been deemed essential, employees at many companies are being asked to continue working, putting themselves at risk of infection from the coronavirus.
Cannabis companies that were planning to host elaborate monthlong celebrations around 4/20 have been forced to change plans and are turning to virtual parties that include specials and giveaways.
Marijuana businesses navigating staffing issues during the COVID-19 outbreak are taking different tacks as they strive to keep employees and customers healthy and safe - while keeping close tabs on their companies' bottom lines. Some businesses are seeing a spike in...
Some cannabis businesses are closing their doors - by choice or order - and they’re relying more on drive-thru windows as a way to better serve customers and avoid spreading coronavirus. It's yet another example of how retailers are adapting to cope with the pandemic...
Cannabis stores across the U.S. are scrambling to reassign employees to new tasks to cope with a rush of online orders and curbside deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic. They’re also considering how the current environment might permanently affect the way consumers purchase cannabis.
Cannabis companies that provide delivery services – including delivery operators and retailers – are seeing a deluge of orders as customers stock up on marijuana products in the wake of coronavirus pandemic concerns.
One of the largest U.S. edibles makers, Colorado-based Wana Brands, has expanded into the Canadian market through a license agreement with Indiva. Under terms of the agreement, London, Ontario-based Indiva will have the exclusive rights to produce and distribute Wana...
With factories in China shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some marijuana companies have turned to manufacturers in the United States, India and Mexico to source packaging for their products.
Three more cannabis-related conferences have been canceled or postponed, including this month's massive South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas, because of the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to SXSW, which had a cannabis business track that included...
Cannabis retailers in Illinois border towns are seeing strong sales to customers from neighboring states but are spending time and money training their employees to warn people that it is unlawful to transport marijuana across state lines. Illinois had a strong...
