A new kind of vending machine is coming to Massachusetts — a self-checkout kiosk for cannabis dispensaries. Boston-based anna, which also has a presence in Colorado, announced this week that it would deploy its self-checkout products in two Colorado dispensaries this week. The company is expected to launch in Massachusetts in September, deploying 14 units […]
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High stakes: How cannabis retailers can operate safely during and in the aftermath of coronavirus (COVID-19)
By Alison B. Torbitt, Staci Jennifer Riordan, Hillary Baca, Rachel L. Conn Cannabis companies, deemed essential businesses in many states, continue operating despite the COVID-19 pandemic. While many cannabis companies are struggling to stay open without eligibility for the Small Business Administration loans authorized by Congress, remaining operational has other considerations regarding how to revamp […]
Why Can’t My Surveillance Camera See Through My Plexiglass Screen?
By Tony Gallo and Haley Glover While the United States is working its way through Phase 1 of reopening, there are many questions on how to protect your businesses and employees. As stated by the US Government, the guidelines that should truly apply to all phases, is social distancing and protective equipment, temperature checks, sanitation, […]
Environment, Health and Safety from Home, Resources to Rely on while Social Distancing
You are a cannabis industry professional navigating the “new normal.” You have scheduled a productive day of workbooks, crafts and electronic device time for the children. You have negotiated workspace allowances with your cohabitants (“You can pace the family room on your calls all you want, but the kitchen table is mine!”). A professional coffee […]
How One California Cannabis Company is Adapting to the New Not-So-Normal of COVID-19
As of March 30, 2020, more than 160,000 people in the United States have tested positive for coronavirus, with more than 3,000 deaths related to the disease. Over the last several weeks, with the influx of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans braced themselves for a not-so-normal way of living: gyms vacated, restaurants closed, public gatherings shut […]