The Business of Cannabis

Ohio: Dispensary Closed For Investigation After Two Report Serious Health Reactions

Specialty retailer Vext Science, Inc. shut down one of its cannabis dispensaries in Ohio after two people reportedly suffered from serious health reactions possibly due to purchased products. The company said in a Friday release that the Herbal Wellness...

Illinois: nuEra Expands Medical Cannabis Access

Beginning September 10, 2026, nuEra Cannabis will begin serving registered medical cannabis patients at its dispensaries in Champaign, DeKalb, East Dubuque, Aurora and Chicago Southland in Harvey. The expansion follows new Illinois state...

Four20 Post Adds Live Stock Market Data

The new feature includes publicly-traded cannabis industry businesses in the Great Lakes states and provinces. The new coverage reflects our push to encourage treatment of the industry as a growing group of mainstream businesses, entrepreneurs, and...

Why Massachusetts Risks Reversing Cannabis Legalization Despite $10 Billion In Sales

Massachusetts just hit $10 billion in gross recreational cannabis sales in September, but its market risks disappearing as the state’s residents are set to decide whether to reverse legalization this November. Data from the Cannabis Control Commission show...

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Stem Holdings Enters Michigan Cannabis Market

Stem Holdings is expanding into the Michigan cannabis market. The company this morning announced that has entered the state via a partnership with Organic Guyz, a Michigan operator. The arrangement will see the company partner with Organic Guyz for the opening of...

Branding Pays Off For Marijuana Companies

As the recreational marijuana industry expands and matures, branding will be a vital strategy for companies vying for market share. Companies that build identities that resonate with consumers while fulfilling their needs will continue to grow – even once the...

Delta-8 THC Is the Next Big Thing in Weed, and We Tried It

The hot cannabinoid of the moment is Delta-8 THC. It's a psychoactive compound—as in, it gets you high—that's legal in most states. Or, if not legal, then at least widely available. It's in a bit of a gray area.  Understanding why starts with the 2018 Farm Bill,...