The Business of Cannabis

THC Drinks Move Into Mainstream Retail — Target Adds Them To 300+ Stores

Target is significantly expanding its intoxicating hemp beverage sales, adding THC drinks to more than 300 stores across Florida, Texas and Illinois as mainstream retailers continue pushing deeper into the fast-growing category, per BevNET. The rollout...

Does The US Farm Bill Ban Products Sold By THC, Hemp Businesses?

Yes. The 2026 U.S. Farm Bill reclassifies the definition of intoxicating hemp and is expected to lead to the closure of businesses selling delta-9 THC and hemp-derived products as soon as November. The new rule bans the sale of products that have more than...

Lansing Cannabis Grow Facility To Shut Down

A large-scale marijuana grow operation in Lansing will cease operations on June 26, putting 94 people out of work. Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. told employees of the pending layoffs on April 27. “AWH will temporarily cease operations at its Lansing,...

New Law: Georgia Expands Medical Marijuana Access, Allows Vaping For Patients

A bill expanding medical marijuana access in Georgia is now law after being signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The governor signed Senate Bill 220, also known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday, the final day he could veto legislation. The...

Border Sales A Boost For Most Marijuana Retailers Nationwide

Marijuana sales along state lines are key revenue generators for retail operators in the United States, and new insights suggest a similar business bump along international borders, particularly Mexico. Data compiled by New York-based wholesale technology platform...

Sept 28 – Camp Ashe Infused Farm To Table Dinner

Ashe Lounge is hosting its Camp Ashe at Jacob’s Farm in Traverse City for an elevated evening celebrating the magic of autumn in Northern Michigan on September 28th from 5-8pm, according to a press release. A mindfully curated farm-to-table experience, Camp Ashe...

Ann Arbor To Extend Cannabis Shop Hours

Ann Arbor, home to the annual Hash Bash event, is taking things to the next level. The city, home to the most dispensaries in the state of Michigan, recently announced that cannabis shops can stay open later than ever before. Now, when the clock strikes midnight, Ann...