High winds, flooding shutter cannabis operations across California

The historic storms pummeling California have caused widespread fallout for cannabis operators across the state and are disrupting operations and possibly supplies.

Marijuana packaging rebrands can draw consumers, create cohesion, reflect values

A strong brand can give companies name recognition and longevity – a key consideration for cannabis companies as they expand into states with newly regulated markets.

California voters approve a dozen cannabis ballot measures to expand retail

California voters approved 12 local ballot measures in the 2022 midterm elections that will either expand or create retail cannabis markets in a dozen municipalities, with most of the gains centered in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

Respect ‘the real people’ in the cannabis industry: Q&A with Cookies CEO Berner

Cookies CEO Berner talks about the marijuana industry as well as how he built his brand for cannabis products and clothing line.

Small state, big stakes for North Dakota marijuana legalization measure

The future of banking and tax reform in the U.S. Congress could hinge on the outcome of a marijuana legalization measure in this red state.

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.

A look at Trulieve’s dominant presence in Florida’s medical marijuana market

If the Florida medical marijuana market were a race, all bets would be on Trulieve Cannabis.

How cannabis companies can properly dispose of product waste

Marijuana regulators are concerned that trashed cannabis will fall into the wrong hands, so companies are required to go to great lengths to ensure it’s unusable when thrown out.

Businesses often go as far as mixing old cannabis with sand or kitty litter.

Heat wave strains California marijuana operators amid power outages, disruptions

A nearly two-week heat wave punctuated the end of another challenging summer for California marijuana businesses.

Some operators told MJBizDaily they experienced power outages and other daily disruptions stemming from excessive heat and a taxed power grid.

Budtender turnover hinders the cannabis industry – here’s how to improve it

High turnover rates among budtenders continue to plague the cannabis retail sector, a problem that has ramifications for the industry beyond just the immediate costs.

California cannabis consumption lounges poised for takeoff

The long-awaited debut of sit-down cannabis consumption lounges throughout California appears to have arrived, and industry experts predict these venues will expand exponentially in the next few years.

Longtime California cannabis company reaches tax payment deal with IRS

StateHouse Holdings, formerly known as Harborside, agreed to a payment plan with the IRS to settle a $22 million federal tax bill.