The Business of Cannabis

Minnesota: Prior Lake Cannabis Shop To Allow Customers To View And Interact The Product Before Buying

Mar 4, 2026 | Great Lakes Region

A new cannabis shop is opening in Prior Lake, which is looking to bring a new experience to encourage responsible use. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community(SMSC) announced the store as Flame & Flora, stating that construction was underway and that the business...

Unusual Alliances Form As Supreme Court Takes Up Case On Cannabis Users And Gun Ownership

Mar 1, 2026 | Feature, National

Gun rights and cannabis legalization are usually on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but both movements have brought about seismic shifts in the United States in recent decades. Now those forces are lining up for a rare overlap in a case coming before the...

Pro Wrestling Legend Ric Flair To Meet Fans At Michigan Dispensaries, See Where

Mar 8, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Hall of Famer Ric Flair is coming to Michigan. Widely considered one of the best wrestlers and entertainers of all time, “The Nature Boy” will make several appearances in Michigan to help promote the launch of his company, Ric Flair Drip Cannabis, in the state. Chad...

What The Extreme Drop In Wholesale Prices Means For Cannabis Industry

Feb 15, 2023 | National

The severe drop in wholesale cannabis prices in many states over the past year can be traced to a few key factors: Regulatory missteps, high taxes for consumers, and competition from still-thriving illicit markets are contributing to the industry’s current...

Securatech Offers Some Lower Cost AI Tools To Keep Bad Guys Out Of Cannabis Dispensaries

Feb 8, 2023 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

With the rash of smash and grabs ravaging Michigan cannabis dispensaries, Securatech can place an armed guard in businesses to protect them from the bad guys. But CEO Rudy Patros said with many Michigan cannabis dispensaries struggling to pay the bills, spending $30...