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The THC Beverage Boom Is Real — And Your Dispensary Needs a Seat at the Bar

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

The THC Beverage Boom Is Real — And Your Dispensary Needs a Seat at the Bar

Infused drinks are the fastest-growing category in cannabis, alcohol sales are shrinking, and a November federal deadline could push the whole party back to licensed retail.

Andrew Berman

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Virginia's Adult-Use Blueprint: A Strategic Edge for Emerging Markets

Aug 4, 2026

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2 min read

Virginia's Adult-Use Blueprint: A Strategic Edge for Emerging Markets

A later launch date is giving Virginia something most states never had: the chance to watch everyone else's mistakes first.

Andrew Berman

The Consolidation Wave Is Here: What Every Independent Dispensary Needs to Do Now

Aug 3, 2026

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2 min read

The Consolidation Wave Is Here: What Every Independent Dispensary Needs to Do Now

Three major deals in one week just reshaped the cannabis retail map — here's how to stay standing while the giants get bigger.

Andrew Berman

Health Studies and Educational Content

Cannabis Kiosks Target Senior Communities

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Cannabis Kiosks Target Senior Communities

A Blueprint For New Customer Acquisition

Andrew Berman

Insights into Market Trends and Consumer Preferences

The "Cannabis Curious" Customer: How Budtenders Are Adapting Sales Strategies for New Demographics

May 30, 2026

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2 min read

The "Cannabis Curious" Customer: How Budtenders Are Adapting Sales Strategies for New Demographics

Dispensary operators discover first-time users require completely different approach than traditional cannabis consumers

Andrew Berman

Regulatory Updates and Compliance Guidelines

The DEA Is About to Reschedule Cannabis — Here’s What Smart Dispensaries Are Doing Right Now to Get Ready

May 28, 2026

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2 min read

The DEA Is About to Reschedule Cannabis — Here’s What Smart Dispensaries Are Doing Right Now to Get Ready

Federal rescheduling isn’t here yet — but the operators who prepare now will have a significant edge when it is.

Andrew Berman

Latest Cannabis Industry News

The THC Beverage Boom Is Real — And Your Dispensary Needs a Seat at the Bar

Virginia's Adult-Use Blueprint: A Strategic Edge for Emerging Markets

The Consolidation Wave Is Here: What Every Independent Dispensary Needs to Do Now

Cannabis Kiosks Target Senior Communities

The "Cannabis Curious" Customer: How Budtenders Are Adapting Sales Strategies for New Demographics

The DEA Is About to Reschedule Cannabis — Here’s What Smart Dispensaries Are Doing Right Now to Get Ready

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