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California cannabis companies sell assets, narrow focus to save money

Vertical integration was the name of the game when California launched its recreational marijuana market in 2018, as…

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South Carolina House leader kills medical marijuana bill

A state House leader ruled that the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, S. 150, couldn't be considered by lawmakers…

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MSO MariMed buys Illinois cannabis licensee Green Growth Group

Multistate marijuana company MariMed completed the acquisition of Illinois cannabis company Green Growth Group, vertically integrating its business…

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Ontario cannabis store count approaches 1,900 amid retail glut worries

New data from Ontario's cannabis retail regulator show nearly 1,500 cannabis stores operating in Canada's biggest adult-use marijuana…

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Opinion: 5 tips to prepare your cannabis company for a sale

Despite being great at cultivation, production, extraction or brand-building, many cannabis business owners are green when it comes…

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Sundial CEO predicts ‘massive’ cannabis store closures in Canada

The CEO of one of Canada’s largest operators of adult-use cannabis stores is sounding the alarm over a…

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Licensed marijuana sales in 2021 eclipsed coffee giant Starbucks

Regulated cannabis sales in the United States have outstripped the coffee giant’s North American sales by at least…

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Connecticut moves to restrict cannabis advertising on border

Connecticut lawmakers are looking to place stricter restrictions on marijuana advertising, including barring billboard ads from marijuana retail…

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Economic challenges may extend US marijuana stock woes

The fierce bear market gripping U.S. marijuana stocks looks set to continue - barring a major legislative surprise…

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Cannabis producers remain near bottom of Canadian corporate reputation survey

Cannabis producers are among the least reputable corporations in the eyes of Canadians - ranking alongside petroleum companies…

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