New York’s Cannabis Boom Is Real, But So Are the Risks
The Most Exciting US Market No cannabis market in the United States has experienced a more compelling growth trajectory over the past two years than New York. After a halting…
How Cannabis Brands Plan To Drive Retail Sales in 2026
 Retailers are not in the business of building brands. They are in the business of selling products. The most effective way to earn buyer attention is still the same:…
Abstrax Reveals New Formulation Designed to Prevent Vape Product Degradation
Research shows that oxidation, not contamination, is the leading cause of vape oil discoloration, according to a recent white paper from Abstrax Tech. Vape brands, particularly those producing high-end concentrates,…
New Study Shows Chromatin Accessibility as Key Factor in Cannabis Potency and Flavor
Genetics determines cannabis potency, flavor, and therapeutic value. Choose the right cultivar, stabilize the right traits, and the chemistry will follow. But a new in-depth biological study suggests that genetics…
States Are Still Missing The Mark On Social Equity
Economist, Beau Whitney, released a report on the 2024 Cannabis Business Conditions and Sentiment Survey. It states that the legal cannabis industry remains structurally unprofitable for most operators—an issue that…
The Fight Against New York’s METRC Monopoly Heats Up
There is a growing fear among New York cannabis operators that the lawsuit challenging Metrc’s Retail ID program will “kill track and trace” and return the state to the chaos…
Why Most Cannabis COGS Would Fail an Audit — and How Operators Can Fix It
For cannabis operators, the cost of goods sold (COGS) is far more than an accounting line item. It’s the most critical financial number in the entire business. Under IRC Section…
Building a Cannabis Banking Eco-System with Terry Mendez
The cannabis industry is still operating within a cobbled-together financial system—one defined by workarounds, instability, and uncertainty. Most major banks remain unwilling to work with cannabis businesses due to the…
While Everyone Waits for 280E Relief, Smart Cannabis CEOs Are Creating Their Own
For years, cannabis executives have built their financial strategies around a single hope: that Section 280E would vanish with federal reform. But hope has quietly drained billions from balance sheets….
This Company Wants Your Dirty Grow Air Filters
It is not uncommon for industries outside cannabis to adapt their technologies to address challenges unique to this maturing sector. American Air Filter International (AFF) is one such company, bringing…