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How marijuana retailers are prepping – or not – for the omicron coronavirus variant

Now that the omicron variant of COVID-19 has found its way into the United States, marijuana businesses -…

News December 6
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How single-state cannabis operators can win by focusing on local markets

As in every other business, cannabis brands are vying for consumer attention amid a sea of competition.

News December 3
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Marijuana industry lender Chicago Atlantic plans to become REIT with IPO

Chicago-based marijuana industry lender Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance is planning an initial public offering on the Nasdaq…

News December 1
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Ayr Wellness to acquire two Chicago cannabis stores for at least $55 million

Multistate operator Ayr Wellness announced a deal to acquire Dispensary 33, which operates two retail cannabis stores in…

News November 23
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Cannabis requires more water than commodity crops, researchers say

Cannabis producers have long held the belief that marijuana and hemp are less water intensive than other commodity…

News November 10
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Cannabis software firm Fyllo nets $40M in capital

Fyllo, a cannabis compliance software company, raised another $40 million in capital to fund growth, mergers and acquisitions…

News November 9
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5 marijuana companies make Inc.’s top 250 best-led list

Five cannabis businesses were chosen to Inc. magazine's list of the top 250 best-led companies.

News November 4
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How marijuana legalization could affect cost of debt

Hydrofarm Holdings Group (Nasdaq: HYFM) agreed to acquire Illinois-based Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), a manufacturer of horticulture benches,…

News November 3
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Illinois marijuana workers for PharmaCann, Curaleaf vote to unionize

Employees at two retail marijuana operations owned by PharmaCann in the Chicago area and at Curaleaf Holdings' store…

News November 3
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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,…

News October 29
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