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Topicals, tinctures and capsules lag other categories, remain popular with women and older consumers

A small but growing segment of the industry belongs to products such as topicals, tinctures and capsules.

News November 1
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An ironclad lease can help marijuana companies avoid eviction in state-legal markets

In most states where marijuana is legal, the license to operate a cannabis business is tied to the real estate where it’s located, making it critical for companies to maintain…

News November 1
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A new generation of up-and-coming marijuana entrepreneurs is making its mark

The modern marijuana industry is nearly three decades old. The first wave of industry pioneers - those who fought federal and local crackdowns and persevered through IRS audits and threats…

News November 1
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How to sell your marijuana retail store without selling yourself short

Whether it’s a single-store deal or the sale of a multiple-outlet chain, successfully navigating the acquisition of your cannabis retail business takes stamina, foresight and emotional intelligence.

News November 1
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AFC Gamma raising $100 million to finance loans to cannabis companies

AFC Gamma priced an offering of $100 million aggregate senior notes to qualified institutional investors, the West Palm Beach, Florida-based company said Friday.

News October 29
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New Frontier to acquire Skylight Health marijuana division for $8.6 million

Washington DC-based analytics firm New Frontier Data said Friday that it's agreed to acquire the marijuana division of Canadian company Skylight Health Group for $8.6 million in cash.

News October 29
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2 more Illinois companies sue state over cannabis licensing process

Two companies applying for marijuana business licenses in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against the state cannabis regulator, claiming the lottery system for awarding marijuana business permits is unconstitutional, biased…

News October 29
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Rhode Island issues five new medical marijuana dispensary licenses

Rhode Island officials on Friday awarded five new medical marijuana dispensary licenses to business owners through a lottery.

News October 29
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Hexo’s cannabis loss improves to CA$114M, but auditor sounds warning

Canadian cannabis producer Hexo Corp.’s net loss improved to 113.6 million Canadian dollars ($92 million) in its fiscal year ended July 31, 2021, on record adult-use marijuana revenue and growing…

News October 29
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