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Vireo Growth acquires former ‘Uber of Weed’ as cannabis M&A activity heats up

The acquisition gives Minneapolis-based Vireo Growth an additional 65 retail locations and a delivery infrastructure.

News January 6
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Major cannabis edibles M&A as Wyld acquires competitor Grön

Wyld operates in 16 states and Canada, reaching about 7,500 retail locations. Grön’s products are sold in nearly…

News January 5
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New York cannabis sales hit $1.5 billion in 2025

By the end of 2025, there were 556 licensed retailers, up from 261 in 2024. More than 200…

News January 5
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Chanda Macias’ mission is to make cannabis accessible worldwide

From her early days as a cancer researcher to her role as a global cannabis advocate, Macias’ journey…

News January 5
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Can the cannabis industry send one of its own to Congress?

James, an entrepreneur, veteran and social justice advocate, is running for Congress with a clear mission: to bring…

News December 30
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Familiar foe claims credit for campaigns to end adult-use marijuana sales in Maine, Massachusetts

Smart Approaches to Marijuana says it's contributing millions of dollars to campaigns that would end adult-use marijuana sales…

News December 23
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Marijuana MSO Curaleaf’s Virginia expansion unravels amid more lucrative offer

The Cannabist Co. will sell its Virginia medical marijuana permit for $130 million plus a $30 million lease…

News December 22
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Bill would allow hemp THC beverages in New Jersey liquor stores

New Jersey legislators are moving forward with a bill that could reshape the state’s market for hemp-derived cannabinoids.

News December 18
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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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Cannabis MSO Vireo bets on Colorado with $49 million acquisition

Cannabis MSO PharmaCann is selling some of its Colorado retail assets to Vireo Growth Inc. for $49 million…

News December 17
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