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Cannabis retailers turn to tech such as online ordering, data-backed product suggestions as industry change looms

The future of cannabis retail is technologically exciting - think ubiquitous online ordering and sophisticated consumer analysis -…

News September 26
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New Ohio SPAC raising $30.5 million for wellness acquisitions, including CBD

A new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) started by Ohio marijuana industry players is raising money to acquire…

News September 24
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Crain buys cannabis financial news brand Green Market Report

Detroit-headquartered media company Crain Communications acquired Green Market Report, a female-founded digital outlet that covers financial news in…

News September 23
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Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million

Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs announced a $90 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Bay, also known as…

News September 23
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How to minimize the risk of crowdfunding for cannabis

Crowdfunding has become ubiquitous, used for everything from launching a new business idea or paying medical bills.

News September 22
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Cannabis REIT enters Missouri via sale-leaseback deal totaling $28.3M

Innovative Industrial Properties (IIP) said it has extended its geographic footprint into Missouri through a sale-leaseback deal with…

News September 21
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Michigan’s Skymint secures $78 million in financing, acquires cannabis retailer

Vertically integrated Michigan marijuana operator Skymint landed $78 million in funding while also acquiring 3Fifteen Cannabis, a retailer…

News September 21
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Marijuana MSO debt costs fall, but capital issues linger for smaller firms

Large marijuana multistate operators are enjoying lower loan interest rates these days, thanks to stronger balance sheets and…

News September 20
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Acreage exits Oregon by selling cannabis stores for $6.5 million

Marijuana multistate operator Acreage Holdings agreed to sell four Oregon retail stores for $6.5 million, a transaction that…

News September 16
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Lessons from the financial troubles of cannabis company Plus Products

On Sept. 13, California-based Plus Products (CSE: PLUS; OTCQX: PLPRF) filed for protection from creditors under the Companies'…

News September 15
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