US marijuana business licensing declined for the first time in 2023
After years of double-digit growth, active marijuana business licenses in the United States declined for the first time in 2023.
Adult-use marijuana sales growth in 2023 varied by market age
Year-over-year marijuana sales-growth rates varied in 2023, with new markets continuing to grow and established markets not declining as much.
Ranks of women, minority cannabis execs rebound to pre-pandemic levels
The percentage of women and members of minority groups holding executive positions in the cannabis industry has returned to pre-pandemic levels after a significant drop during the past three years, according to a new report from MJBizDaily.
Canadian cannabis companies tap government funding programs
More Canadian cannabis companies are tapping government funding sources to finance research and other projects as private-sector capital has become harder to come by.
2nd-quarter cannabis MSO earnings ‘not terrible,’ analyst says
The nation’s largest cannabis multistate operators reported a slowdown in revenue growth in the second quarter, which ended June 30, with efforts to cut costs offset by oversupplied state markets.
Access to cannabis stores varies widely across US and Canada
Access to recreational cannabis stores across the United States and Canada differs greatly by state and province after taking population into account.
Arkansas medical cannabis sales hit $23.2 million in July
Arkansas medical cannabis sales are still on track for a record-breaking year after transactions in the state reached $23.2 million in July.
