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The path to boosting cannabis retail sales may be this special training

In an effort to boost sales of high-margin items, some cannabis retailers are enrolling sales staff in formal…

March 4
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The penny shortage is a serious cannabis retail problem

President Donald Trump killed the penny. Cannabis retailers need to prevent the coin's gradual disappearance from becoming a…

News February 20
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Experiment with city-owned marijuana retail begins in Minnesota

A Minnesota city opened one of a handful of government-run cannabis stores on Thursday.

News February 5
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The major problem hindering cannabis retail: budtender turnover

A familiar specter is haunting cannabis retailers: constant turnover among front-line workers. How to stop the churn before…

News January 28
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Five lessons cannabis retailers learned the hard way

Opening up a cannabis store has many more hidden challenges than some operators knew. Here are some lessons…

News January 26
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Minnesota adult-use cannabis sales hit $31 million since September launch

The first wave of non-tribal retail sales kicked off in September, with Minnesotans spending more than $31 million…

News January 22
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Why marijuana rescheduling is a real shift, but not the finish line

Marijuana rescheduling is an enormous win and a transformative shift, but it won't make business easier overnight, our…

News December 19
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Massive drop in cannabis cultivation permits behind licensing contraction

The number of active cannabis cultivation permits in the U.S. has dropped by 24% since 2023.

News December 18
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What MJBizCon 2025 sessions should you attend?

What to do and where to go at MJBizCon 2025? The answer may depend on your role in…

News December 1
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