Case Studies
GCNC-Whitney Economics Report Provides Updated Insights on EU & UK Cannabis Markets
LONDON – The Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC) and Whitney ...
GTI Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 ...
Target Expands Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Sales Area
NEW YORK – Target is broadening its reach in the ...
Curaleaf Extends Automatic Share Disposition Plan
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. disclosed that Peter Clateman, its Chief Legal Officer, has extended an existing automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to handle the exercise of stock options due to expire in July 2027 ...
Cresco Labs Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in Texas
AUSTIN – Cresco Labs Inc. announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety had conditionally awarded it a license under the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The vertically integrated permit, covering cultivation, processing and dispensing, applies ...
3WIN Corp Acquires Alchemist Filling Machines
TEMPE - 3WIN Corp., a distributor of CCELL vape hardware and a provider of services to the Cannabis industry, announced it has acquired Alchemist Filling Machines, an Arizona company known for its patent-protected equipment used ...
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit $3.17B in 2025, First Annual Decline Since Legalization
LANSING – Michigan consumers purchased $3.17 billion in recreational Cannabis products in 2025, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) reported, marking the first year-over-year drop in total sales revenue since the state began adult-use retail operations ...
MariMed Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, reporting a modest revenue increase that reflects the company’s focus on branded wholesale gains in an environment of sustained margin compression across multiple ...
Verano Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, showing sequential revenue growth and improved gross margins in the final three months but a ...
Cannabinoids and Fatty Liver Disease: Emerging Research Highlights a Growing Health Challenge for Seniors
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of scientific research is examining how compounds derived from Cannabis may interact with metabolic diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Among the most widespread of these conditions is ...
Curaleaf Extends Automatic Share Disposition Plan
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. disclosed that Peter Clateman, its Chief Legal Officer, has extended an existing automatic securities disposition plan (ASDP) to handle the exercise of stock options due to expire in July 2027 ...
Cresco Labs Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in Texas
AUSTIN – Cresco Labs Inc. announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety had conditionally awarded it a license under the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The vertically integrated permit, covering cultivation, processing and dispensing, applies ...
3WIN Corp Acquires Alchemist Filling Machines
TEMPE - 3WIN Corp., a distributor of CCELL vape hardware and a provider of services to the Cannabis industry, announced it has acquired Alchemist Filling Machines, an Arizona company known for its patent-protected equipment used ...
Week’s In Review: New York Cannabis Market Report Highlights Progress and Challenges; TerrAscend Secures Additional $26 Million in Loan Draw to Pay Down High-Interest Debt; Harris’s Comments Over Cannabis Reform in the 2024 Presidential Race; FBI Data: Over 200,000 Arrests for Cannabis Possession in 2023
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: California Permits Lounges; Los Angeles County Targets Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries with “Deplatforming” Motion; California Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products Amid Regulatory Concerns; California’s New Hemp Regulations Raise Concerns for Industry and Consumers
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: South Carolina AG Confirms Legality of Hemp-Derived THC Beverages; COMPASS Pathways Receives Analyst Ratings; Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis.
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: Green Thumb Secures $150 Million Syndicated Credit Facility; FDA Consideration of Psilocybin Therapy Could Impact Millions of Depression Patients; Cannabis Sector Volatility Deepens After DEA Rescheduling Delay
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Reach Over $44 Million in First Month; DEA Reclassification of Cannabis Raises Regulatory Questions for States; Michigan Cannabis Prices Reach Historic Lows Amid Market Oversupply
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: Curaleaf Reports Revenue Growth in Q2 2024; DEA’s Postponement of Cannabis Rescheduling Raises Uncertainty for Industry; Pakistan Enters Global Hemp Market with Plans for 2025 Cultivation
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Week’s In Review: TerrAscend Corp. Announces $10 Million Share Buyback Program; Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for MDMA Therapy for PTSD as FDA Decision Looms; Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Operations in Arizona and Virginia for $105 Million
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
Ascend Wellness Expands Recreational Cannabis Sales in Ohio
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. a cannabis operator, announced the expansion of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio to its fifth dispensary in Carroll. The move comes after the company successfully transitioned four other locations—Cincinnati, ...
Maine Regulators Reject Plan to Report High Electricity Usage to Law Enforcement
LOS ANGELES- Maine's Public Utilities Commission has rejected a proposal that would have allowed electric utilities to report high electricity usage to law enforcement as a possible indicator of illegal cannabis cultivation. The measure, proposed ...
California Seizes Over $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis Since January
LOS ANGELES- The Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) announced this month that it has seized over $120 million worth of illegal cannabis since the beginning of 2024. The task force’s operations also led ...
Industrial Hemp Market Forecasted to Grow by $13.90 Billion by 2028
LOS ANGELES- The industrial hemp market is projected to grow by USD 13.90 billion between 2023 and 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.25%. The expansion is largely driven by increasing demand ...
SNDL to Acquire Remaining Nova Cannabis Shares for $40 Million
LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. has announced plans to acquire the remaining 34.8% of Nova Cannabis Inc. shares that it does not already own in a deal valued at approximately C$40 million. The transaction will consolidate ...
Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Operations in Arizona and Virginia for $105 Million
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp., a major multi-state cannabis operator, has announced agreements to acquire the Arizona and Virginia operations of The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. The $105 million deal positions Verano to enter the ...
Ohio Dispensaries Generate $11.5 Million in First Week of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
LOS ANGELES- Ohio’s newly launched adult-use cannabis market saw a strong start, generating over $11.5 million in sales during its first five days, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). The ...
MindMed Reports Q2 2024 Financials, Advances Clinical Programs
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. a clinical biopharmaceutical company focusing on treatments for brain health disorders, released its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company also provided updates on its ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- Rubicon Organics Inc. a licensed producer specializing in organic and premium cannabis, released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company reported record net revenue of CAD 12.1 ...
Filament Health Reports Q2 2024 Results
LOS ANGELES- Filament Health Corp, a clinical psychedelic drug development company, has released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company highlighted its progress in advancing drug candidates targeting substance ...
Dispensary vs. Experience: Retail Models Disrupting the Cannabis Consumer Journey
LOS ANGELES — Cannabis retail is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond traditional dispensary models to offer more immersive and meaningful customer experiences, represented in the rising introduction of consumption lounges. Companies like NorCal's Urbana ...
North Dakota Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization for Third Time
LOS ANGELES- North Dakota voters will have another opportunity to legalize adult-use cannabis this November after Secretary of State Michael Howe announced on August 12 that the necessary signatures had been validated for the measure ...
Tilray Expands U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Four Molson Coors Craft Breweries
LOS ANGELES- Tilray Brands has announced the acquisition of four craft breweries from Molson Coors, marking a significant expansion of its U.S. operations. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquired breweries ...
Optimi Health and Psyence Biomedical Sign LOI for Psilocybin Supply Agreement
LOS ANGELES- Optimi Health, a GMP-approved and Health Canada-licensed psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Psyence Biomedical Ltd. . This partnership positions Optimi as the exclusive supplier of ...
Emerald Cup Unites with Local Oakland Dispensary Lounge Urbana for 20th Anniversary Celebrating Legacy and Community
OAKLAND — As the Emerald Cup marks its 20th anniversary this year, the event continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. Often hailed as the "Academy Awards of Cannabis," the Emerald Cup is ...
Silo Pharma Collaborates with WuXi AppTec for Preclinical MS Research
Silo Pharma Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, has entered into a collaboration with WuXi AppTec to conduct preclinical research on a novel peptide, SPU-16, aimed at treating multiple sclerosis (MS). This partnership focuses on assessing the ...
MariMed Reports Q2 2024 Earnings with Revenue Growth Amid Margin Pressures
LOS ANGELES- MariMed Inc., a Massachusetts-based multistate cannabis operator, reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, revealing strong revenue growth alongside increased expenses and margin pressures as the company continues to expand ...
Award-Winning Cannabis Farm Tikun Olam’s Secret to Exceptional Cannabis Yields
LOS ANGELES — An international award-winning cannabis company backed by 15 years of clinical research, Tikun Olam, knows a thing or two about growing world-class crops. They also know that optimizing their facility protocols can ...
