Regs Are Out of Step with Economic Reality
Despite all the hype and optimism that characterized the initiation of adult-use legalization, the past ten years of both business and tax revenues have fallen far short of investor and….
Author: Christopher Jones
Industry Players Make Lobbying Lucrative
If the cannabis industry ever is going to level the playing field with other industries, it’s going to need a whole lot of help from politicians and new legislation that….
A Pandemic Boomerang Hits Legacy Cannabis Markets
Ever since adult legalization took hold across the United States, retail trends and consumer buying habits in the cannabis industry have been something of an enigma and a moving target…..
As Capital Dries Up, MSOs Gear Up
The cannabis industry has gone through multiple ebb-and-flow cycles with capital investment over the past decade, but the situation for cash-starved companies in 2022 may be one of the most….
Is Legal Cannabis Putting a Dent in the Illicit Market?
As more states legalize medical and adult use, the elephant in the room remains: The illicit market still accounts for the majority of cannabis sales, often by a wide margin…..
East Coast Companies Target Key User Groups
The West Coast has blazed trails for the American cannabis industry over the past decades, but all eyes now are focused on the emergence of East Coast markets, particularly New….
Tax Breaks Remain Elusive
Of all the challenges cannabis companies face as they fight for survival and market share in 2022, the tax man remains one of the most daunting. States that have legalized….
Jockeying for the Top Shelf when Cannabis Prices Are the Bottom Line
Every new year brings new product categories — with tiers and subtiers within each one — and this market evolution has accelerated as consumers become more familiar with flower, extracts,….
Managing Cannabis Debt and Equity in a Volatile Market
Raising investment has always been one of the most challenging aspects of doing business in cannabis. Large banks continue to be wary of lending money to companies selling a federally….
As Sun-Grown Cannabis Prices Plunge, Farmers Brace for the Future
A few years ago, a frosty pound of outdoor or greenhouse flower in California could fetch $1,500 to $2,000 in both legal and illicit markets. But my, what a difference….