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Ascend Wellness Shuts Down Lansing Cultivation Facility
LANSING – In a move that reflects ongoing adjustments in ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. released its first-quarter results, showcasing the ongoing efforts of one of the largest MSOs to strengthen operations across its footprint while preparing for potential changes at the federal level. With ...
Cronos Group Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. posted record net revenue and gross profit for the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher sales volumes, a favorable product mix, and gains in key markets. The Cannabis company ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – The past two weeks brought measurable movement across federal policy, corporate financial reporting, international deals, and product categories in the U.S. Cannabis sector. Operators absorbed details on rescheduling implications, watched hemp-derived THC ...
Allied Market Research: Global Cannabis Market to Generate $149B by 2031
PORTLAND – A report recently published by Allied Market Research projects the global Cannabis market will reach $148.9 billion by 2031, up from $25.7 billion in 2021 – a nearly sixfold increase over a decade, ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of Germany’s Four 20 Pharma
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. closed the final chapter of a four-year German acquisition story, completing the buyout of the remaining 45% stake it did not previously own in Four 20 Pharma GmbH, a move ...
Verano Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, showing revenue largely in line with recent quarters as the multi-state Cannabis operator managed wholesale pressures while leaning ...
SNDL Reports Q1 2026 Financial and Operational Results
EDMONTON – SNDL Inc. disclosed a 4.4% drop in net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as softness in both its Cannabis and liquor businesses weighed on results. The company, which operates ...
GTI Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries Inc. released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting steady performance in a market still marked by price competition and variable demand. The multistate Cannabis operator posted steady revenue growth, alongside ...
Target Expands Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Sales Area
NEW YORK – Target is broadening its reach in the hemp-derived THC beverage category, adding the products to more than 300 stores across Florida, Texas and parts of Illinois. The mass retailer confirmed the move ...
Cannara Biotech Wraps Up Medican Organic Acquisition
MONTREAL – Cannara Biotech Inc. announced the closing of a transaction to acquire all of the shares of Medican Organic Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $2.8 million. On the surface, that's a modest ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets and strategic footholds while policymakers grappled with regulatory gaps and emerging threats. Funding flowed into psychedelics innovation, MSOs reported Q3 2025 earnings, trimmed underperformers, and ...
Cronos Group Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian Cannabis producer with a growing international footprint, reported third-quarter results that marked new highs for revenue, profitability, and cash reserves, even as domestic challenges in Canada tempered some ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q2 FY2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted a solid second quarter for its fiscal 2026, with total net revenue climbing 11% to CA$90.4 million, driven by a surge in international medical Cannabis sales that highlighted the ...
Cresco Labs Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs, a major player in branded Cannabis products and the Sunnyside retail chain, announced third-quarter results showing revenue of $165 million for the period ended September 30. The figure marked a modest ...
Planet 13 Exits California, Focusing on Nevada and Florida
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., the vertically integrated Cannabis operator known for its expansive Las Vegas flagship, disclosed plans this week to sell off its sole California retail outlet and shutter its cultivation ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Green Thumb Industries released third-quarter earnings that reflected a narrow sales increase alongside deepening price cuts in established markets. The company posted $291.4 million in revenue for the period, a 1.6% rise from ...
Curaleaf Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. unveiled its third-quarter financials, revealing a revenue figure that edged past analyst forecasts while underscoring the company's deepening reliance on global markets to counter domestic challenges. The Cannabis MSO recorded ...
Mamdani’s Mayoral Win: Is It a Sign of Equity in NY’s Cannabis Field?
LOS ANGELES – New York City's mayoral race concluded with Zohran Mamdani's clear mandate on November 4, 2025, as the 34-year-old assemblyman secured 50.4% of the vote against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 41.6% and Curtis ...
Alcohol Giants Press Congress to Outlaw Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives
WASHINGTON – In a letter sent Tuesday, a coalition of leading alcohol trade groups urged congressional leaders to suspend sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products until federal rules can be established, warning that the market's unchecked ...
Trulieve Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. disclosed third-quarter results showing revenue of $288 million, edging up 1% from the year-ago period but dipping 5% from the second quarter. The figures highlight a push toward tighter operations ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with footprints in six states, disclosed third-quarter 2025 financials that showed revenue climbing 6.6% year-over-year to $65.7 million, driven by higher wholesales and customer ...
Compass Pathways Advances Psilocybin Therapy Timeline for Depression Treatment
LONDON & NEW YORK – Compass Pathways reported Q3 2025 financial results and signaled a faster path to market for its lead psilocybin-based therapy in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The biotechnology firm now targets commercialization readiness ...
Missouri Trade Group Report Finds 96% of Tested Hemp Products Exceed THC Thresholds
KANSAS CITY – A new investigation by the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade) has concluded that nearly all hemp-derived products sold at unregulated retailers in the state contain illegal levels of THC, raising questions about ...
New Mexico Cannabis Market Edges Toward $2B in Total Sales
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico's Cannabis industry has recorded $1.9 billion in combined medical and adult-use sales since recreational legalization took effect in April 2022, according to the latest figures from the state’s Regulation and Licensing ...
Fairfax Bank Retreats from Servicing Cannabis Businesses
FAIRFAX – MainStreet Bancshares Inc., a community lender with $2.2 billion in assets, has shelved its Cannabis banking program just eight months after unveiling it as a growth driver. The decision, disclosed by CEO Jeff ...
Stiiizy Halts Sales at Catalyst Outlets as Leadership Clash Deepens
LOS ANGELES – Stiiizy, California's dominant Cannabis brand with a footprint in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada, has stopped supplying its products to Catalyst Cannabis Co. stores, marking a sharp break in what was once a ...
Arizona Funds Nation’s First Whole-Mushroom Psilocybin Trial Targeting PTSD in Veterans & First Responders
PHOENIX – State officials in Arizona have authorized and financed what amounts to the country's initial controlled study of whole psilocybin mushrooms as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among police officers, firefighters, and ...
Bioxyne Reports Record Revenue, Yet Cash Outflows Climb on Expansion Push
SYDNEY – Bioxyne Limited, an Australian life sciences and wellness products company, posted its highest quarterly revenue on record for the period ended September 30, with sales reaching A$14.1 million, a 210% jump from the ...
Kansas Poll Shows Broad Support for Cannabis Reform
TOPEKA – A recent survey of Kansas residents highlights growing public enthusiasm for Cannabis policy changes, with nearly seven in ten adults endorsing medical use and close to six in ten favoring recreational access. A ...
Cybin Raises $175M in Direct Offering, Reinforcing Psychedelic Pipeline
TORONTO – Cybin Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on psychedelic-based treatments for mental health disorders, disclosed a $175 million registered direct offering, drawing commitments from a roster of established biotech investors. The deal, priced ...
MariMed Steps Away from Missouri Operations
NORWOOD – In a sharp turn from expansion plans, MariMed Inc. announced it is shutting down its Missouri operations, ending a yearlong effort to build a foothold in the state's burgeoning recreational market and opting ...
Lebanon Legalizes Cannabis, Forms Oversight Body, Targeting $1B in Annual Revenue
BEIRUT – In a significant step forward in leveraging its Cannabis sector for economic relief, the Lebanese government established a dedicated committee to regulate the cultivation and sales of Cannabis under a long-dormant 2020 law. ...
Verano Shareholders Approve Corporate Home Relocation to Nevada
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. secured strong backing from investors to move its parent company's legal base from British Columbia, Canada, to Nevada. The approval came during a special shareholder meeting, clearing a key hurdle ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Executives and operators in the Cannabis and psychedelics sectors wrapped up another fortnight with a mix of regulatory headwinds, financial maneuvers, and market validations that underscore the sector's resilience. From bipartisan efforts ...
