Basketball great Carmelo Anthony enters new arena with cannabis brand, mission
Carmelo Anthony’s 19-year NBA career included 10 All-Star nods and three Olympic gold medals. Today, he’s building a new legacy in the cannabis industry.
Premium marijuana brands report steady sales despite shaky economy
Despite economic uncertainty, luxury cannabis products continue to attract discerning consumers seeking premium experiences.
Cannabis staffing platform Vangst acquires GreenForce
Colorado-based hiring platform Vangst is buying GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Arizona and Oregon.
Pre-rolls spark fastest growth category in the cannabis industry
As cannabis consumer preferences shift toward convenience and ready-to-use products, pre-rolls have evolved from a niche offering to a retail staple.
Nonpayment is No. 1 reason marijuana firms fail: Q&A with collection expert Brett Gelfand
Brett Gelfand of Cannabiz Collects and Cannabiz Credit Association offers best practices for plant-touching marijuana companies to break the cycle of debt and business failure.
Union’s initiative to organize Oregon marijuana workers nears ballot
An Oregon union has spent more than $2 million trying to get an initiative on the November ballot that would make it easier for marijuana retail and processor employees to organize.
States struggle to implement effective environmental regulations for marijuana
The cannabis industry’s outsized impact on the environment – especially high energy and water use – increasingly is catching the attention of regulators, and some states are developing marijuana-specific environmental regulations in response.
