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...

Skymint CEO Jeff Radway Steps Down

Jeff Radway, the chair and CEO of Michigan marijuana retailer and cultivator Skymint, stepped down only weeks after the financially strapped company was placed under receivership. Skymint confirmed the news in an email to Crain’s Detroit Business. Employees...

The Top-Paying Jobs in Cannabis

Here are the top 5 roles in the budding cannabis industry, according to Weedar: 1. Cannabis sales manager, average annual salary: $113,660 Despite signals of a slowing industry, overall cannabis sales continue to rise. And sales are the engine of any business. That...

Celebrating 420 At The Fire Station

The Fire Station Cannabis Co. in Marquette is celebrating weed’s largest holiday this week in a big way. This year, TFS is offering customers a wide variety of limited time deals including 30% off storewide between April 18 to 20. TFS was voted Best 420 Deals in...