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Virginia struck a budget deal to launch adult-use cannabis retail on July 1, 2027. Here's the framework, the timeline, and what it means for operators.

From license to launch — a countdown playbook to get your dispensary team trained, documented, and scheduled for a smooth opening day.

Cannabis businesses are hiring smarter in 2026. Learn how operators are using AI, workforce analytics, and labor optimization to improve profitability.

It's important to build your dispensary staffing plan before launch. Here are the six dispensary jobs to hire for, when to hire them, and how to onboard fast.

From license to launch — here's the dispensary tech stack first-time owners need before their first sale, plus what to add in the first 90 days.

Run a smarter 420 retro and stronger 420 sales reporting. Track 7 metrics—revenue, AOV, labor-to-sales, retention—to grow dispensary performance.

420 sales recap for 2026: Sales surged across the weekend, but deep discounts squeezed margins. See top markets, product trends, and key insights.

Cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III unlocks tax relief, ends 280E for medical operators, expands research, and signals a new era for the cannabis industry.‍

Boost 420 sales with a smarter strategy: multi-day promotions, immersive experiences, and niche activations that drive foot traffic and boost conversions.