The Business of Cannabis

U.P. Pot Bonanza Turns Into Marijuana Melee Over Corruption Claims

Apr 17, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

When this small town in the Upper Peninsula was working on a law allowing the sale of marijuana in 2020, it was warned that restricting the number of dispensaries could lead to a legal quagmire. The town, which is just across the border from Wisconsin, where pot is...

C3 Industries’ High Profile Dispensaries Launches 420 Daze

Apr 17, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

C3 Industries has launched its 420 celebrations at its High Profile dispensaries through Sunday, April 21. The theme for this event is “420 Daze – It’s High Time for Good Vibes,” featuring exciting offerings such as a $400 Live Nation concert giveaways,...

March Michigan Cannabis Sales Record $289 Million, 16 Percent Higher Than 2023

Apr 16, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan’s cannabis sales in March soared to a monthly record $289 million, a 15.7 percent increase compared to March 2023’s total sales of $250 million. According to Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency statistical report, the dynamics of adult and...

Minnesota Legal Supply In Question As Marijuana Bill Moves Forward

Apr 15, 2024 | National

A couple of token changes in Minnesota’s new marijuana bills are highlighting concerns about whether a legal supply will be available when retailers launch sometime next year. A long list of people are hoping to spark up new cannabis businesses in Minnesota....

New York Legal Cannabis Market Up By A Third From A Year Ago First Quarter

Apr 15, 2024 | National

New York’s legal cannabis industry hit a new high this week  — with more than 100 licensed pot shops now open across the Empire State, officials said Thursday. Of the 103 marijuana sellers in business, 44 are located in New York City. Nineteen other...