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Item 9 to acquire Colorado marijuana retailer for Unity Rd. franchise

Vertically integrated cannabis company Item 9 Labs signed a deal to buy an unspecified licensed marijuana store in…

News October 7
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Tilray CEO open to M&A in Canada as cannabis revenue misses target

Canadian cannabis producer Tilray reported net revenue of $168 million (210 million Canadian dollars) for the June-August quarter,…

News October 7
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Marijuana edibles makers revamp product labels to attract newer consumers

Cannabis edible manufacturers are becoming more sophisticated by simplifying their labeling in a bid to woo customers and boost…

News October 7
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Illinois recreational marijuana sales already nearing $1 billion for 2021

Recreational marijuana sales in Illinois have reached nearly $1 billion, and three months remain in the calendar year.

News October 6
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California ‘burner’ distributor lawsuit underlines why licensed cannabis firms cheat to stay afloat, insiders say

When the CEO of a California marijuana retail chain sued the state in September over so-called "burner distribution…

News October 6
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Strategies for finding high-quality marijuana grow workers

Finding the right employees is one of the toughest tasks for any business owner, especially now that potential…

News October 5
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The Parent Co. agrees to buy marijuana firm Coastal for up to $56.2M

The Parent Co. said Monday it agreed to acquire 100% of the equity of California-based Coastal Holding Co.…

News October 4
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Former MedMen execs Bierman, Modlin file multiple lawsuits against new marijuana partners

The once-high-flying co-founders of MedMen Enterprises, Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin, are back in the spotlight - this…

News October 4
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Cole Memo author joins National Cannabis Roundtable as adviser

The National Cannabis Roundtable announced the formation of a new advisory board this week, and its members include…

News October 1
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Another massive bust of illegal marijuana grows in California

California law enforcement officials this week announced two days worth of raids at several locations that produced the…

News October 1
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