Marijuana retail robberies continue in Washington state
Marijuana retailers in Washington state continue to report robberies and break-ins, as five stores in close proximity were recently robbed in the span of a week.
Trade court OKs cannabis equipment imports to Washington state
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that a Canadian manufacturer can import cannabis trimming equipment to Washington state, an important develop for the industry nationwide.
Marijuana platform Leafly to cut 56 jobs, will save $16 million
Seattle-based marijuana commerce platform Leafly will eliminate 56 jobs, or 21% of its workforce, to save approximately $16 million beginning in 2023.
Marijuana financier Justin Costello arrested after federal fraud indictments
Marijuana finance executive Justin Costello, former CEO of Seattle-based GRN Funds, has been arrested after allegedly going on the run following a criminal indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Marijuana M&A has cooled in 2022, but it’s ‘far from disastrous,’ insiders say
After 2021’s record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions, many marijuana industry insiders predicted that 2022 would be an even more active year.
But so far, that’s not been the case.
How packaging can help cannabis brands gain a competitive edge
In an increasingly crowded market, packaging is one of the few remaining ways for cannabis businesses to stay competitive.
Midyear state cannabis sales a mixed bag across the United States
U.S. cannabis sales through July were a mixed bag across the country, as consumers adjusted to historic inflation and shrinking disposable income, according to an analysis of state sales data by MJBizDaily.
