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06/10/2025

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With news of a reported Bigfoot sighting in Michigan making headlines nationwide, a local ma*****na dispensary is doing its part to help solve the mystery by offering customers a free joint for any photographic proof of the mythological creature. The alleged sighting took place last month, with a fa...

12/19/2024

5,000 New Cannabis Retailers Projected To Open

An estimated 5,000 new cannabis retailers not owned by multistate operators are projected to open in the next two to three years in states such as New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Minnesota, LeafLink reports, representing a 70% increase in store count.

Different states with legal cannabis showed contrasting year-over-year price trends during the third quarter. For example, Maryland saw a significant 23.2% price drop, while Arkansas experienced a 20.7% increase.

Retail cannabis sales climbed to about $2.8 billion in October, a new record for the month, according to a report from wholesale cannabis marketplace LeafLink.

11/03/2023

09/15/2023

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Cheech & Chong's UP IN SMOKE today on it's 45th anniversary. It will make you feel VERY funny! paramnt.us/UpinSmoke45th

06/23/2023

Join us July 19th - 22nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the award-winning CHAMPS Las Vegas - Summer Show!

Pre-Register to attend at www.CHAMPSTradeShows.com and you're automatically entered into our $1,000,000 Summer Show Giveaway! 5 Lucky Pre-Registered Retail Buyers will receive a BRAND NEW STORE valued at up to $250,000 ea.

This is the LARGEST giveaway in the history of any tradeshow in the counterculture space, and it's one you WON'T want to miss.

06/09/2023

Fetterman on psychedelic therapy; Congresswoman pushes Biden for ma*****na action; Chris Christie’s cannabis record Subscribe to receive Ma*****na Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your s...

02/17/2023

The DEA's perspective on these synthetic cannabinoids focused on their chemical structures rather than the source of their extraction.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says that both cannabinoids delta-8 and -9 THC-O, which have been growing in popularity in recent years, are to be considered illegal controlled substances.

02/16/2023

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It's no secret Elon Musk's social media platform has been struggling financially. Maybe cannabis ads could be the green boost the company needs.

02/09/2023

MedMen is just the latest of the onetime cannabis darlings to face a reckoning as the industry bubble of five years ago deflates due to excessive debt, falling ma*****na prices, competition from illegal sellers, and high taxes. The reality, as in any retail business, is that opening stores is expensive and taking on debt is risky—even as an increasing number of states legalize pot sales.

The once-hot industry is reeling from major debt, falling prices, and high taxes.

01/11/2023

Supply has now outstripped demand for the second straight quarter, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

12/08/2022

W**d stocks rose this week when it looked as if Congress would finally pass crucial banking legislation. Then it all went to pot.

08/28/2022

College students are big news today. They might have issues with paying back loans later in life, but at the start of thier school days, they represent a consumer force to be reckoned with. According to the national Retail Federation, Back-to-school spending for college students averaged nearly $1000 --- that's a lot of rolling papers!

So how do you tap into that demographic? Students do rely on their smartphones to engage with digital media — but they still crave to be seen “in-the-wild” and they appreciate the experience of shopping in-store.

You can leverage this see-me desire by creating rich in-store experiences that will draw college students in and prompt them to share their experiences on social media — think wall murals, branded hashtags displayed in-store, and fun store design that begs to be shared.

One way to add a fun and interactive element to your shop is with a gumball machine from Roll the Life (). Customers drop in two quarters and out pops a gumball capsule with 8 paper rolling tips. The tips come in a variety of colors, but a smart idea would be to use school colors to attract students.

There's always a big man on campus, and the way to get that guy's (or gal's) attention is with a display of acrylic water pipes from Headway Designs. The colorful pipes range in size from 6" all the way up to the 6 foot tall Big Boy Solo.

While it might seem counterproductive to offer free wi-fi inside your store, don't worry that students are using the internet to comparision shop. Texting and social media accounts for 85% of student communication, so it's more likely their posting selifes with the products they just bought. Encourage them to tag your store so their friends will know where to shop.

Speaking of friends, college students are not only loyal to their school, but also to local businesses. Loyalty programs are an amazing way to give your customers the feeling that they are special. A loyalty card that comes with perks and benefits after they purchase a certain amount is a great way to make friends with students and get them to come back for more. Some of the most popular loyalty card apps for small businesses include Fivestars, BellyCard, Stamp Me, and Loopy Loyalty which allows your to create custom branded digital punch cards that access the native capabilities of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.