Consumer Research
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – The past fortnight delivered a surge of ...
Alcohol Giants Intensify Capitol Hill Push on Hemp THC Drinks
WASHINGTON – Major players in the beer, wine, and spirits ...
Pre-Rolls Claim Top Spot in Canadian Cannabis Sales, Signal Shift Across the US
LOS ANGELES – Pre-rolled Cannabis joints have quietly moved ahead ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state Cannabis operator, released its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting a challenging quarter marked by market pressures and strategic adjustments. The company reported revenue of ...
Organigram Reports Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. announced record financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and ...
Cannabis MSOs Face High-Stakes Tax Dilemma as Rescheduling Decision Looms Under Trump
As Trump's administration weighs reclassifying Cannabis to Schedule III, Cannabis giants continue to contend with hefty uncertain tax liabilities under IRS Section 280E, a rule that has long hampered their financial flexibility. A recent report ...
Rolling into Wellness 4 in 10 Californians Choose Cannabis, Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES - A comprehensive study conducted by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reveals that 37% of California adults are current marijuana users, with the vast majority reporting significant health benefits. Published in ...
US Cannabis Industry Poised to Top $123 Billion Economic Impact in 2025
LOS ANGELES–Despite mounting challenges, the U.S. cannabis industry is on track to generate a staggering $123.6 billion in total economic impact in 2025, according to new projections from the MJBiz Factbook. That’s a 9% increase ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Vireo Growth and Curio Wellness Forge Partnership to Enter New York Market
LOS ANGELES- Vireo Growth Inc. and Curio Wellness have announced a manufacturing-and-distribution agreement aimed at introducing Curio’s Best Self Collection into New York’s licensed cannabis market. Vireo will leverage its existing infrastructure to produce and ...
Aurora Launches Whistler Brand in Australia
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced the introduction of its Whistler Cannabis Co. brand to the Australian market, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The launch brings two high-potency cultivars, Ginger Breath ...
BREAKING: Trump Signals Possible Cannabis Reclassification Within Weeks
LOS ANGELES- President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is actively considering shifting Cannabis to a lower-risk category under federal law — a move that could have sweeping implications for the industry. Speaking at ...
Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis Enters Ohio Market
COLUMBUS – Death Row Records Cannabis, the Cannabis brand launched by rapper and entrepreneur Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., commonly known as Snoop Dogg, has expanded into Ohio through a partnership with Pure Ohio Wellness. This ...
Cannabis Industry Giant Glass House Faces Lawsuit Alleging Illicit Market Activities
LOS ANGELES-- In a daring move that has caught the attention of the cannabis industry, Catalyst Cannabis Co.'s CEO, Elliot Lewis, has taken legal action against Glass House Brands, one of California's leading cannabis mega-growers. ...
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Reports Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2023
LOS ANGELES-- Aurora Cannabis Inc., a Canadian cannabis company released its financial and operational results for the third quarter and fiscal year 2023, demonstrating positive momentum and a commitment to financial discipline. The company's ongoing ...
C21 Investments Inc. Files Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023, Reports Revenue Decline and Positive Net Income
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc. announced the filing of its audited financial statements and management discussion and analysis for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. The financial statements, prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally ...
Humble & Fume Inc. Successfully Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement
TORONTO— Humble & Fume Inc. a distributor of cannabis and cannabis accessories in North America, has announced the successful closing of its non-brokered private placement of convertible debenture units. The offering, which was previously announced ...
IM Cannabis Corp. Achieves Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Standards
TEL AVIV — IM Cannabis Corp. a medical cannabis company operating in Israel and Germany, announced today that it has received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC ("Nasdaq") confirming the company's compliance with ...
Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Considers Resolution Urging Federal Descheduling of Cannabis
LOS ANGELES -- The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee is currently examining a resolution that urges the federal government to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances. The resolution highlights that 38 U.S. states and ...
Nevada Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Reform Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature
LOS ANGELES-- Nevada lawmakers have granted final approval to a comprehensive cannabis reform bill that introduces several significant changes to the state's cannabis industry. Senate Bill 277, as reported by Forbes, encompasses the following ...
USDA Acknowledges Hemp’s Significance by Adding It to Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee Title
LOS ANGELES-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made a noteworthy move that underscores the recognition of hemp as a valuable commodity. The agency will include hemp in the title of one of its ...
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Implements Three-Year Moratorium on New Cannabis Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO-- In a unanimous decision, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to impose a three-year ban on new cannabis businesses, aiming to address concerns of oversaturation and competition from the illicit market. The ...
Senate Committee Considers Cannabis Banking Reform Legislation Amidst Competing Priorities
WASHINGTON — A crucial piece of legislation concerning cannabis banking reform may finally be gaining traction in the U.S. Senate, according to statements made by a prominent Democratic senator. The SAFE Banking Act, which aims ...
TerrAscend Corp. Sells Mississauga Head Office Below Asking Price Amidst Canadian Cannabis Industry Trends
LOS ANGELES-- TerrAscend Corp. a North American cannabis operator, recently finalized the sale of its head office in Mississauga for 19.7 million Canadian dollars ($15 million). The transaction, however, fell short of the initial asking ...
California Cannabis Industry Tackles Unpaid Invoices with Credit Association
LOS ANGELES-- In an effort to address the issue of unpaid invoices and bring financial stability to the supply chain, a group of California distributors and brands, representing over half of the state's wholesale B2B ...
Federal House Proposal Aims to Enhance Cannabis Research at U.S. Universities, Eliminating Barriers
WASHINGTON— In a bid to bolster cannabis research and pave the way for scientific advancements, a House bill was introduced on Tuesday with the aim of promoting cannabis research at universities while dismantling existing federal ...
FDA Regulation of CBD: Bipartisan Measures Introduced in the House
LOS ANGELES-- In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) call for congressional regulation of cannabidiol (CBD), two bipartisan measures have been reintroduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. Morgan Griffith ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Expands to Quebec’s Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corporation has announced its expanded to deliverin cannabis products sourced from Quebec for consumers in the province. The company has forged a partnership with VASCO Cannabis Inc., a renowned Quebec-based cannabis ...
Red White & Bloom Brands Plans Share-Exchange Acquisition of Aleafia Health
LOS ANGELES-- Multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands (RWB) has announced its intention to acquire financially troubled Canadian cannabis operator Aleafia Health in a share-exchange agreement. The proposed deal comes shortly after Aleafia announced ...
Cannabis Capital Raises Experience Multiyear Low as Investment Focus Shifts
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry is witnessing a decline in capital raises, reaching a multiyear low despite ongoing challenges in California and criticism of the New York adult-use market launch. Surprisingly, investor money continues to ...
10 Top Tips for Investing in Cannabis Stocks: Exploring Opportunities in the Emerging Industry
LOS ANGELES -The rapidly growing cannabis industry presents exciting prospects for investors seeking new avenues of growth. However, to capitalize on these opportunities, it's crucial to approach the market with a strategic mindset and an ...
Fire & Flower Holdings Seeks Creditor Protection Following Mounting Losses
TORONTO-- Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries have taken a significant step in response to their financial struggles, as they have been granted an initial order for creditor protection by the Ontario Superior ...
C21 Investments Faces Securities Commission Cease Trade Order Amidst Financial Statement Delay
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a prominent vertically integrated company operating in the cannabis sector, has encountered a significant setback as the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) issued a Cease Trade Order against the company's ...
New York Extends Cannabis Licenses to Boost Adult-Use Market
NEW YORK-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that extends the licenses of cannabis cultivators and processors in an effort to expedite the establishment of the state's adult-use market. As state regulators ...
Canopy Growth Corp. Faces Delisting from S&P/TSX Composite Index
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian cannabis company, is set to be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite Index, a key market benchmark similar to the S&P 500 in the United States. The decision, announced ...
Illinois Recreational Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in May
ILLINOIS-- Illinois' recreational cannabis market experienced a slight increase in sales during the month of May, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Despite the highly anticipated growth in ...
Greenlane Holdings, Inc. Initiates Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing
LOS ANGELES -- Greenlane Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of premium cannabis accessories and specialty vaporization products, has announced plans to execute a one-for-10 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock. The ...
German Cannabis Policy Reform Takes Center Stage at ICBC Berlin 2023
BERLIN-- The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is gearing up for a timely and significant political discussion on cannabis policy reform in Germany. Building on the historic panel discussion held in 2021, where all major ...
