Massachusetts marijuana retailer must repay employees $33,000 in tips
A marijuana retail chain in Massachusetts must repay $33,000 in tips that were illegally withheld from employees at two of its stores.
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How cannabis retailers can avoid problems storing concentrates
Improper storage of cannabis concentrates can lead to major losses for store owners who are already competing in a cutthroat marijuana market with razor-thin margins.
Properly storing concentrates is especially important when retailers are often forced to sell merchandise at cost or cheaper to keep moving products moving out before they expire.
Denver marijuana retail chain shuttered over back taxes before planned closure
A chain of Denver marijuana stores that initially said it would be shutting down because of economic conditions was closed early by the city for alleged nonpayment of taxes.
Colorado cannabis company lays off workers, closes cultivation facility
One of Colorado’s largest cannabis brands laid off 33 employees – almost a quarter of its staff – and shuttered one of three cultivation sites.
Creators of Muscle Milk release hemp-infused fitness beverage
The creators of Muscle Milk, a popular protein drink, on Wednesday released a new energy drink infused with hemp.
Adult-use marijuana companies struggle to stay afloat amid overproduction, falling prices
Falling prices and a product glut in more established adult-use marijuana markets are triggering an industrywide scramble to stay afloat.
Kentucky gov can’t implement medical marijuana program, lawmaker says
A Kentucky legislator who advocates for medical marijuana said the state’s governor does not have the power to implement an MMJ program through executive order.
How cannabis retailers are getting involved in Pride Month
To take advantage of LGBTQ Pride month, cannabis retailers are running product promotions tied to the celebration, selling Pride-themed marijuana strains and hanging rainbow flags in their stores to show their support.
Kentucky governor forms medical marijuana advisory committee
Kentucky’s governor appointed 17 people to serve as his advisers on establishing a medical marijuana policy for the state.
Colorado’s marijuana sales decline continues
Colorado marijuana sales have been on a sharp decline over the past year, and April marked the 11th month in a row for the downward trend.
Colorado marijuana retail chain Buddy Boy to shutter stores
A chain of seven Denver marijuana retail stores plans to close all its stores because of a sharp decline in sales volume.
Alabama aims to accept medical marijuana license applications by fall
Prospective Alabama medical marijuana companies might be able to start applying for a variety of licenses in the fall, with sales slated to start as soon as next spring, according to state regulators.
