Cannabis

Brands

How Vaping Brand Roam Uses Design to Appeal to Women

The idea of "wanderlust" guided the company's design and branding.

Success Strategies

How This Wall Street Vet Became a Billion-Dollar Cannabis Success Story

Kevin Murphy won big when he agreed to sell his cannabis company, Acreage Holdings, for billions. But he says there's still plenty of opportunity.

Jonathan Small | 5 min read

Cannabis

How Cannabis Company Caliva Survived a Business-Ending Regulation

When a new law limited how companies can deliver cannabis, Caliva just invested more in their delivery service.

Peter Page | 4 min read

Branding

CBD Is a Crowded Industry. Here's How One Brand Learned to Stand Out.

Instead of pushing a product, Feals focuses on its customers' pain points.

Jonathan Small | 4 min read

Hiring Employees

5 Best Practices for Retail Staffing in Cannabis

Finding the right employees to elevate your business can be a challenge.

MRR Staff | 7 min read

Cost Cutting

Here's How to Reduce the Cost of Cannabis for Consumers

Consumers could be saving money while cultivators extract higher profits.

jordan zoot | 6 min read

Legal Marijuana

New Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Availability Reduces Opioid Deaths

A study found that opioid deaths were reduced by more than 20% in areas with legal cannabis.

Natan Ponieman | 2 min read

cannabis industry

Barneys Department Store Is Betting on the Luxury World of Weed

Inside Barneys' posh cannabis store, The High End.

Eric Weinberg | 2 min read

Cannabis

How to Start a Cannabis Business On a Budget

So you've got a big idea (genius, of course) but little money to play with. What's the first step? These scrappy entrepreneurs have some advice.

Jeff Miller | 10 min read

Athletes

Why Pro Athletes Are Entering the Cannabis Game

Pro athletes are routinely retiring from the field and then entering the cannabis industry. It's a winning move in more ways than one.

Jessie Gill | 4 min read

Running a Business

'I Believe in People Over Profits; I Have Always Paid People Too Much': Olivia Alexander, Founder and CEO of Kush Queen

As one of the industry's top tastemakers, her cannabis wellness and lifestyle products are known for their quality and innovation.

Fotis Georgiadis | 13 min read

Selling a Business

Selling Your Cannabis Business? Here's What You Need to Know.

When preparing to sell your business, it's important to be realistic and understand how valuations are determined.

John D. Wagner | 9 min read

cannabis retail

How to Staff a Cannabis Retail Operation

Here's an in-depth look at 5 of the key roles a cannabis retailer should fill.

Anne Forkutza | 3 min read

Jobs

How to Get a Job in the Cannabis Industry

Want to get a job in the cannabis industry? There are plenty to go around. But before you sit down for an interview, here's what you need to know.

Nicole Pajer | 7 min read

Legal Marijuana

Which State Will Be Next to Legalize Cannabis?

You might be surprised.

Jordan French | 5 min read