For the cannabis industry specifically, our new norm means a business environment in which pandemic health concerns are here to stay, as are the effects on staffing and customer interactions. Cannabis sales may be rising in general, and the industry has secured an “essential” business status to stay open as other businesses such as bars […]
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An Operator’s Insights on Retail Inventory Management, Part One
Good afternoon. My name is Rob Hendrix and as many of you may know, I own a State legal retail cannabis shop in Central Washington State, in my hometown of Ellensburg. We opened in August 2014 and have been successful, profitable and most importantly, violation free. I have always said owning and operating a retail cannabis shop […]
What your retail team should know.. and why you should teach them
Margaret Thatcher once said, “Being powerful is like being a lady: If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” I find that quote to be surprisingly relevant when it comes to dispensaries and their budtenders. I have visited many stores where the budtenders have to tell you they are budtenders, otherwise you would […]
Illinois Medical Marijuana Sales Continue to Rise, Reaching $2.9 Million in July
Illinois officials posted new forms this week for doctors and patients in the state’s medical marijuana program to reflect changes in the law, and announced Wednesday that July retail sales reached a new high at $2.9 million. Sales of medical marijuana in Illinois have climbed steadily since purchasing began Nov. 9. June sales had been […]
