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Revelry Buyers Club Expands to Hudson, New York

Revelry Buyers Club hosted a cannabis industry networking event in Hudson, New York, connecting operators and retailers in the state's developing legal market.

May 12, 2026

California Dispensary Drive-Thru Bill Heads to Assembly Floor

California's AB 1894 advanced to Assembly floor vote after clearing appropriations 13-1. The bill would let licensed dispensaries with storefronts operate drive-thru windows.

May 8, 2026

Target Expands Hemp THC Drinks to 300+ Stores Ahead of Federal Ban

Target is expanding hemp THC beverages to 300+ stores in Florida, Texas, and Illinois despite a federal ban potentially taking effect within six months—a move that raises questions about the retail giant's regulatory outlook.

May 8, 2026

Canadian Cannabis Sales Hit C$440.5M in February Despite Monthly Dip

Canada's legal cannabis sales reached C$440.5M in February, down 7.9% from January but up 2% on a per-day basis when adjusted for the shorter month.

Apr 26, 2026

California Assembly Advances Cannabis Drive-Thru Bill 17-2

California's Assembly Business and Professions Committee approved legislation 17-2 that would let cannabis retailers operate drive-thru windows, moving the bill toward a full Assembly vote.

Apr 23, 2026

Rhode Island Cannabis Officials Challenge Court Block on Licenses

Rhode Island cannabis regulators appealed a federal court decision blocking the state's lottery system for retail marijuana licenses, extending delays in the state's adult-use market expansion.

Apr 16, 2026

Sweetlife NYC Opens Boutique Dispensary on Manhattan's Upper East Side

Sweetlife NYC has opened a boutique cannabis dispensary on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering curated products and delivery service as New York's legal market continues its gradual expansion.

Apr 16, 2026

Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Rules, Restores THCA Flower Sales

A Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing hemp rules that removed THCA flower from shelves, giving the state's hemp industry a short-term reprieve in an ongoing regulatory battle.

Apr 14, 2026

Industry News

NYCRA's Brooklyn Summit Returns March 13 for Fourth Year

The New York Cannabis Retail Association returns to Brooklyn March 13 for its fourth annual industry gathering, connecting retailers and brands as the state's legal market faces ongoing challenges.

Mar 2, 2026

Canada's Cannabis Market Hits C$503.7M in December Sales Record

Canada's legal cannabis market hit a record C$503.7 million in December sales, up 5.3% from November, according to Statistics Canada data. The milestone reflects continued growth in the mature market despite ongoing industry challenges.

Feb 22, 2026

New York Bills Would Let Liquor Stores Sell Cannabis Drinks

New York lawmakers introduced bills allowing liquor stores to obtain permits for selling low-THC cannabis beverages, potentially expanding distribution but raising questions about market equity.

Feb 20, 2026

Cannabis Retailers Face Crisis as Budtender Turnover Threatens Sales

Cannabis dispensaries are hemorrhaging front-line staff, with some seeing 60-80% annual turnover among budtenders. The constant churn drives up costs, undermines customer service, and threatens profitability across the retail sector.

Jan 29, 2026

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

Cannabis Retailers Share Five Hard-Learned Business Lessons

Dispensary owners reveal unexpected challenges from security costs to compliance complexity that new cannabis retailers should anticipate before opening.

Jan 27, 2026

Canada's Cannabis Sales Jump 6.6% in November to $478M

Canadian cannabis sales hit C$477.9M in November, up 6.6% from October. More significantly, per-day sales jumped 10.2%, suggesting stronger consumer demand as the legal market matures.

Jan 26, 2026