In an increasingly crowded market, packaging is one of the few remaining ways for cannabis businesses to stay competitive.
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Las Vegas cannabis industry preps for launch of consumption lounges
Now that final regulations have been issued for marijuana consumption lounges to begin operating in Nevada, Las Vegas cannabis executives are gearing up to lure customers off the Strip and into their smoking rooms.
Supply concerns overhang New Jersey recreational cannabis market
Despite a relatively smooth start to recreational cannabis sales in April, industry officials in New Jersey continue to fret over possible supply shortfalls that could disrupt the East Coast’s newest adult-use market.
Texas ag commissioner pushes for medical cannabis expansion
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller favors expanding access for medical cannabis patients in the state.
New Mexico adult-use cannabis sales hold steady at $38 million in June
At a little less than $38 million in June, adult-use cannabis sales in New Mexico are holding steady three months after the market launched.
Workers at a second Missouri medical marijuana dispensary vote to unionize
Employees of Bloom Medicinals dispensary in Missouri voted to unionize, the second dispensary in the state to do so.
Appeals court rules against Nebraska medical cannabis backers
A federal appeals court dealt a setback to Nebraska medical marijuana advocates by granting the state a stay in a case involving signature requirements for a legalization ballot initiative.
7/10: The ‘other’ marijuana holiday boosting retail sales
Step aside, 4/20. There’s another unofficial marijuana-related holiday that retailers can take advantage of.
7/10, or “Dab Day,” is dedicated to cannabis users who prefer concentrates such as live resin, shatter or hash rosin, to name a few.
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.
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.
