Cannabis retailers who understand seasonal trends capture significantly more revenue during peak periods. Holiday sales trends — from cannabis-specific events like 420 and 710 to traditional celebrations like Christmas, New Year, and Valentine’s Day — directly...
You can buy sun-ripened organic peaches, home-baked pastries, artisanal soaps, and craft wines at farmers markets. So why can’t you buy weed? In Canada and beyond, there is a growing sentiment by consumers and cultivators alike that micro and craft producers deserve a...
Opening a cannabis dispensary in Canada demands substantial startup capital, along with patience and a strong business plan. The market outlook is promising — BNNBloomberg predicts sales to hit $8.8 billion by 2027 — but breaking into this market still takes patience....
How to Choose the Best Cannabis Retail POS System for Your Dispensary A reliable cannabis retail POS system is one of the most important tools in your dispensary. It helps you process sales, manage inventory, monitor compliance, and generate business reports. Without...
Cannabis security clearances are mandatory before opening a dispensary in Canada—both at the federal and provincial levels. Understanding what the government assesses and how long the process takes helps you prepare your application properly and avoid costly delays....
DoorDash, Uber Eats, Dutchie, and Buddi are third-party cannabis delivery services now operating in Canada, giving brick and mortar retailers a way to meet changing consumer expectations without investing in purpose-built technologies. Cannabis delivery took off...
Does your cannabis dispensary have a continuity plan? What happens if a flood, a robbery, or a cyber attack hits your store? A business continuity plan, aka a BCP, is a critical management tool for reducing risk and setting your business up for the future — no matter...
Inspired by our upcoming return to national cannabis events, including Lift&Co’s upcoming Toronto 2022 Expo in May, we thought we’d take our own spin on a few of the conference’s main cannabis retail trends. What trends are the movers and shakers...
The Canadian cannabis edibles market is evolving rapidly. Since launching in 2019, edibles have captured consumer interest, but market dynamics have shifted significantly. Gummies dominate while beverages stagnate, and regulatory changes loom on the horizon in 2023....
Canada and the United States are two of the few countries in the world with established recreational cannabis sales, each demonstrating that a regulated adult-use market can be both safe and commercially successful. With more than a decade of legal sales in Colorado...
