Consumer Research
Starting a Cannabis Business: The Real-World Founder Guide for an Industry That Gives You ZERO Margin for Error
LOS ANGELES - Starting any business is hard. Starting a ...
Stiiizy Expands California Retail Network Buying 12 Gold Flora Outlets
LOS ANGELES – Stiiizy, the dominant player in California's Cannabis ...
Cronos Targets Europe Through Dutch Cannabis Leader Acquisition
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc. has agreed to buy CanAdelaar ...
New York’s Licensing Blunder
NEW YORK – NY’s adult-use cannabis market, now boasting 436 licensed dispensaries [a 93-store increase since late 2024] has hit a snag. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently acknowledged a critical error in its ...
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Backs Psilocybin Decriminalization in Historic Move
BOSTON – In a groundbreaking development for psychedelic policy reform, the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society (MPS) has publicly endorsed legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, marking the first time a branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has ...
THC Levels Vary Across Plant Layers, Study Reveals
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – A landmark study published in Scientific Reports by researchers from Pure Sunfarms Corporation has provided the first in-depth analysis of total THC variability in greenhouse-cultivated Cannabis. The research tackles a critical ...
Consolidation, Capital, and the Climb: Tracking U.S. Cannabis M&A and Investment Trends
NEW YORK –The U.S. cannabis industry has experienced major shifts in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity over the past year, reflecting broader trends of consolidation and strategic realignment. According to Viridian Capital Advisors, the Cultivation ...
When Hype Fails: Are Cannabis Giants Like Canopy and Tilray Just Ponzi Schemes in Disguise?
TORONTO-There’s an old saying in finance: “If you don’t understand where the returns are coming from, you might be the return.” While actual Ponzi schemes are illegal frauds—where old investors are paid with new investors’ ...
Glass House Brands and UC Berkeley Collaborate on Hemp Research and Development
LOS ANGELES- Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company, has entered into a collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, to conduct research on hemp. The partnership will focus on areas such as ...
Cannabis Testing Market Projected to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- The global cannabis testing market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates indicating an increase from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $2.33 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Texas Governor Backs Regulation Over Ban in Hemp THC Showdown
DALLAS —Texas Governor Greg Abbott has drawn a firm line in the sand when it comes to the future of the hemp industry in the Lone Star State. In a public statement on July 22, ...
Emack & Bolio’s & MariMed Create Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream
NORWOOD, Mass.,– MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on health and wellness, today announced a joint collaboration with the legendary Boston ice cream brand Emack & Bolio’s®. MariMed and the ice ...
The Parent Company Extends Retail Footprint Into the Central Valley with DELI by Caliva
SAN JOSE, Calif.,–TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company, announced the opening of its latest DELI by Caliva location in Hanford today. The new store will service the Central Valley in ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop
CALGARY, AB,–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation involved in the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announce the Company has completed the acquisition of DS Distribution Inc., operating as ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Appoints Josh Rosen to Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS–Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Josh Rosen (main picture) to its Board of Directors, bringing ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
MINNEAPOLIS–Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021. "Our second quarter performance was in line ...
Neptune Reports First Quarter Results
LAVAL, QC, Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced its financial and operating results for the ...
GrowGeneration Reports Record Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
DENVER, GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), the chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers with 58 locations across 12 states, today reported record second quarter 2021 revenues of $125.9 million, versus $43.5 million in the ...
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. Reports Q2-2021 Results
DENVER, (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. the market share leader in full spectrum hemp extract wellness products, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. All amounts are ...
The Green Organic Dutchman Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
TORONTO - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF), a producer of certified organically grown cannabis, reports its unaudited interim financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. These filings are ...
Canbud To Enter U.S. Analytical Testing Services Market Via LOI To Acquire Steep Hill Labs
TORONTO–Canbud Distribution Corp. (CSE: CBDX) (FSE: CD0) announced that, on August 7, 2021, it entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Steep Hill Inc. in respect of a proposed transaction, whereby the Corporation would ...
New Urbn Leaf Dispensary CEO Ed Schmults Bolsters Leadership Team
SAN DIEGO– Urbn Leaf, a cannabis retailer led by CEO Ed Schmults (main picture), announced a bolstered leadership team ''accelerating the underlying business, sharpening consumer experiences, and positioning the company for future growth.'' Schmults, a ...
The Valens Company & Verse Launch New Vape Carts and Infused Beverages
KELOWNA, BC–The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF), a manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced the launch of three new products in partnership with Verse Cannabis, including two new vape cartridges and the brand's ...
Sundial Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Results
CALGARY, AB–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars and ...
Psychedelics As Medicine: Right To Try Case Versus DEA
DENVER– In what could be a groundbreaking case for psychedelic medicine, Vicente Sederberg's, Shane Pennington, is working as part of a wider team on an exciting and very important United States Court of Appeals for ...
Chill Pill Nominated as Best Edible in Arizona
PHOENIX–Desert Medical Campus in Payson, Arizona, is proud to announce that its Chill Pill brand of cannabis gel caps has been nominated as one of the best edibles in Arizona. The brand was selected by Phoenix New Times, and voting is now ...
Nova Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results
EDMONTON, AB–Nova Cannabis Inc. (TSX: NOVC) today released its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. "During the second quarter we ...
Pelorus Equity Group Opens New York City Office, Announces New Hires, as Empire State Prepares for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,– Pelorus Equity Group, a leading provider of value-add bridge commercial real estate loans to cannabis businesses and owners with cannabis-related real estate, announced the opening of its New York office, which is ...
Weedmaps Adds In-App Cannabis Purchasing for iPhone Users
SAN FRANCISCO–Thanks to Apple's new pro-pot App Store guidance, Weedmaps users can now purchase cannabis within the popular app. This means Weedmaps users can browse, select and purchase cannabis and have it set for pick-up or ...
iAnthus Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Update on Status of Recapitalization Transaction
NEW YORK and TORONTO, - iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF), which owns, operates, and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, today reported its financial results for the three and six ...
Willow Biosciences Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
VANCOUVER, BC, - Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQX: CANSF) has released its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, reporting advancement in its operations and strong liquidity. "We continued to make substantial ...
Custom Cones USA Launches its White Paper On The Pre-roll Industry
KENT, Wash., -- To understand the current state of the pre-roll industry, Custom Cones USA surveyed more than 130 pre-roll companies and partnered with cannabis data firm, Headset, to gather data from dispensaries and pre-roll brands. Some key insights: ...
Trulieve Introduces New Brand Portfolio for Adult-Use and Medical Markets
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., - Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the launch of a comprehensive brand portfolio that includes four distinct brands designed to meet ...
NUGL Inc. Enters Into Strategic Joint Venture With Jamaican Medical Cannabis Company
Los Angeles, California--NUGL Inc. (OTC Pink: NUGL) , a search directory and multimedia platform for the cannabis industry, announced its joint venture agreement with Kaya Group, Jamaica's leading, vertically-integrated group of medical cannabis companies, to ...
Curaleaf Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
WAKEFIELD–Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a provider of consumer products in cannabis, today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. All financial information is provided in U.S. ...
Pet Releaf Hires Christopher Brooks, DVM As Vice President Of Pet Releaf Professional Sales
DENVER–Pet Releaf, a CBD hemp health brand for pets, announced that Christopher Brooks, DVM has joined the company as Vice President of Pet Releaf Professional Sales effective immediately. In this newly created role, Dr. ...
