One of NYC’s first cannabis ‘clubs’ is already open for business, even though the state says selling weed is still illegal. Here’s what it’s like inside.
© Ben Gilbert/Insider The first recreational use cannabis dispensary in New York City, Empire Cannabis Clubs. Ben Gilbert/Insider In September, a recreational cannabis “club” quietly opened in Manhattan. The store appears to be operating in a legal gray...
MediPharm Labs Completes a New Cannabis Oil Delivery to German Partner Vayamed
New strategic partnership through the delivery of GMP extract to Germany for Vayamed, the medical cannabis business unit of Sanity Group Vayamed is a well-established operating medical cannabis company in Germany, where the medical cannabis market is expected to be...
Cannabis Execs Talk ‘Silly’ Canadian Regulations, US, Expansion, The Value Of Good Partners
At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Friday, Trent MacDonald, CFO of Hexo Corp (NASDAQ:HEXO), Niel Marotta, co-founder and CEO of Indiva Ltd (OTC:NDVAF) and Kevin McLaughlin, director at Centri Business Consulting, participated in a panel discussion of the ways...
Leaf Brief: The Business of Cannabis
Greetings from the chill of Croptober. We hear it’s been a great growing season for some of you, and we’ve got lots of news to share. Last week, SFR talked with a few cannabis businesses about how they’re adjusting to legalization. Because the medical program and...
Cannabis edibles maker Wana Brands looks to promote more social causes after $298 million upfront payment from Canopy Growth
Wana Brands founder Nancy Whiteman has been called the Martha Stewart of pot edibles, but she told MarketWatch she’s been more inspired by socially conscious brands such as Warby Parker Inc. and Patagonia as she charts the next chapter for her company with fresh...
CBD Stocks Creating Opportunities – Established (BCCI), (STG), (WEED), (ACRGF), (RLTR), (CBMJ), and Newcomer (VAPR) Lead the Charge
You would have to be living in isolation to have not picked up on the hottest marijuana derivative consumable and therapeutic center isolate CBD. CBD “Cannabidiol” is the non-psychoactive full spectrum derivative of the hemp and marijuana plant largely credited for the majority of the medical beneficial attributes associated with marijuana.
Ontario Reduces Wholesale Markups On Marijuana As Large Operators Continue To Struggle
Canadian cannabis retailers have had a challenging year, which is why the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), which holds a monopoly on legal distribution in the province, announced a change in its pricing. What Happened: Starting in September, most wholesale markups...
Senate Votes To Let People Who’ve Used Marijuana Work At Intelligence Agencies Like CIA And NSA As Part Of Defense Bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a large-scale defense bill that includes provisions to bar intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA from denying security clearances to applicants solely due to their past marijuana use. Senators adopted a number of amendments to the...
The Higher Company to roll out cannabis delivery in Central New York
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 15 at Madame Mikette’s in NYC. Tickets will sell out. In the next few weeks, Mike Golden, co-founder and co-owner of CAURD business The Higher Company, expects to launch a weed delivery service...
Global Legal Marijuana Market Size & Share to Surpass $103.8 Billion by 2030 | Vantage Market Research
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As per Vantage Market Research, changing attitudes towards marijuana, combined with the potential for economic growth, medical benefits, and regulatory changes, are major drivers behind the expansion of the Legal...
CANADA PROMOTES CANNABIS TOURISM UNDER HARSH RESTRICTIONS
Since 2019, the Ontario government’s idea seems simple: encourage investors to buy land and grow cannabis, then open the doors and offer tourists an experience like wineries around the world. Entrepreneurs looking to seize the opportunity of cannabis tourism however...
Ohio marijuana industry, clamoring for reform, may finally get its wish
The Buckeye State often is framed as business-friendly, but it hasn’t been a great friend to its burgeoning marijuana industry, according to the people tangling with its regulatory web. They may soon get some help from the General Assembly, however. State Senate...
Amid record-breaking marijuana sales, Denver focuses on industry equity
DENVER (KDVR) — During the pandemic, Denver hit an all-time record in 2020 for marijuana sales, reaching $715 million. The city is now taking action to make sure more people of color and women can become a part of the industry. Community and cannabis company members...
Cannabis business sues city for breach of contract
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Perfect Union SLT followed through with their threat to file a lawsuit against the city, after their cannabis and business licenses were revoked by the council. During its June 1 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-0 (with...
1st Black cannabis entrepreneurs expo coming to New Orleans
“Here in New Orleans, the cannabis culture is not that strong compared to places like Las Vegas or California, where it’s been fully legal for a while.” NEW ORLEANS — Peter Labat and his wife Venia are a bit bemused, but also excited, to be among a group of...
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