The Business of Cannabis

New York: Cannabis Is Booming — Why Does It Feel Like a Race to the Bottom?

Behind the polished presentations and sophisticated branding is a less glamorous conversation about wholesale pricing, retail margins, promotional allowances, payment terms, and who can afford to keep competing. I've experienced that disconnect firsthand...

Minnesota: Hemp THC Deadline Hits $200 Million Industry, Leads To Layoffs

Minnesota hemp sellers say the approach of Dec. 11 is already hitting their bottom line and changing what stores keep on the shelf. After Dec. 11, some Minnesota liquor stores say they still expect to sell hemp drinks. The federal law would complicate...

Cannabis Was Canada’s 5th Most Important Cash Crop In 2025 

Cannabis was Canada’s fifth most important cash crop in 2025, according to Stats Canada figures. In Canada, cannabis crops were worth $3 billion last year, or 5.8% of total crop receipts.   Cannabis crops in 2025 were worth nearly $1...

Cannabis Rescheduling Process Remains Sidelined, DEA Judge Orders New Replies

The words “expedited hearing” are losing their grip on the cannabis rescheduling process, as the judge assigned to the task entertains reopening the proceedings “for limited discovery and testimony” at the demand of prohibitionist parties. Derek C. Julius,...

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Saginaw Dispensary Fails In Waiver Bid

Developers hoping to operate a marijuana dispensary in the former Hamilton Home Bakery in Saginaw were denied a waiver necessary to dodge a zoning hurdle. The Saginaw City Council at its Monday, Jan. 23, meeting failed to approve a waiver needed to allow Premier...

Sensi Night Mardi Gras Party Feb. 21

Sensi Michigan is hosting a Mardi Gras party Feb. 21 (Fat Tuesday) at Causeway Bay Lansing Hotel & Convention Center from 6 to 10 pm. Cajun food will be served for this community consumption event for Michigan's cannabis industry and consumers. VIP ticket cost $75...