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Cannabis Drinks Step Into Alcohol's Social Role as Consumption ShiftsCulture

Cannabis Drinks Step Into Alcohol's Social Role as Consumption Shifts

Cannabis beverages are replacing alcohol's social and cultural role as Americans rethink drinking habits, with THC drinks providing ritual and connection without the hangover.

Jun 3, 2026
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Women-Led Cannabis Brands Target Mother's Day Market SegmentBusiness

Women-Led Cannabis Brands Target Mother's Day Market Segment

Three women-owned cannabis brands are marketing Mother's Day products, targeting a demographic that now represents 45% of legal market consumers and drove a 34% sales spike last Mother's Day weekend.

May 2, 2026
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4/20 Drives 73% Transaction Surge at Cannabis Retailers NationwideBusiness

4/20 Drives 73% Transaction Surge at Cannabis Retailers Nationwide

Cannabis retailers saw 73% more transactions on 4/20 compared to the previous day, highlighting the holiday's continued commercial importance despite market maturation.

Apr 25, 2026
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Cannabis Processors Pivot to Minimal Processing as Clean Label Trend Gains SteamProducts

Cannabis Processors Pivot to Minimal Processing as Clean Label Trend Gains Steam

Cannabis processors are shifting away from highly refined distillates and isolates toward minimally processed, whole-plant products as consumer demand for transparency and full-spectrum effects grows across the industry.

Apr 12, 2026
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Cannabis Consumers Shift Focus From THC Potency to Product QualityBusiness

Cannabis Consumers Shift Focus From THC Potency to Product Quality

New Harris Poll data shows cannabis consumers increasingly prioritize product quality and safety over THC potency, challenging the industry's traditional focus on high cannabinoid percentages.

Apr 10, 2026
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Canada's Cannabis Sales Hit $5.5B While Alcohol Purchases DropBusiness

Canada's Cannabis Sales Hit $5.5B While Alcohol Purchases Drop

Canada's legal cannabis sales jumped 6.1% to C$5.5 billion while alcohol purchases fell 2.3%, marking the first decline since legalization and signaling a major shift in consumer preferences.

Apr 9, 2026
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Cannabis Consumption Patterns Shift Toward Wellness Over ProductivityCulture

Cannabis Consumption Patterns Shift Toward Wellness Over Productivity

Cannabis consumers increasingly seek products for intentional slowness rather than productivity enhancement, reflecting broader cultural fatigue with hustle culture and potentially reshaping industry marketing strategies.

Feb 22, 2026
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Woodstock Cannabis Builds Brand on Counterculture Roots, Not Hype

Woodstock Cannabis differentiates itself in the legal market by emphasizing whole-plant products and counterculture heritage over high THC percentages, betting that cultural authenticity will resonate with maturing consumers.

Feb 21, 2026
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Air Fryers Enter Cannabis Kitchen as Decarb Tool for Home EdiblesProducts

Air Fryers Enter Cannabis Kitchen as Decarb Tool for Home Edibles

Cannabis home cooks are adopting air fryers for decarboxylation, citing better temperature control and faster processing times compared to conventional ovens. The trend reflects growing crossover between mainstream kitchen tech and cannabis preparation.

Jan 28, 2026
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Winter Storm Drives Cannabis Sales Surge Across Four East Coast StatesBusiness

Winter Storm Drives Cannabis Sales Surge Across Four East Coast States

East Coast cannabis dispensaries saw Green Wednesday-level sales as customers stocked up before a major winter storm hit four states, signaling the industry's growing mainstream status.

Jan 27, 2026
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Abstrax Unveils 2026 Cannabis Trends to Innovate Product StrategiesIndustry News

Abstrax Unveils 2026 Cannabis Trends to Innovate Product Strategies

Abstrax's 2026 guide outlines future cannabis flavors and formats to attract new consumers, emphasizing innovation and consumer engagement.

Jan 8, 2026
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