Cy Scott·Jun 19, 2021Discount Driven: Why Cannabis Needs Its ‘Prime Day’“Prime Day is a celebration of our Prime members, and we’re excited to bring members great deals across an incredible selection, whether members want to shop and save on top brands, buzzworthy items, or small business collections,” — Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. Unless you are living under…Amazon4 min read
Cy Scott·Jun 12, 2021Athletics and Cannabis: Performance and Pain Management“When we talk about having elite athletes use CBD to treat pain, we want to make sure it’s, №1 safe, and №2 efficacious. — Dr. Kevin Hill, Co-chair of the Pain Management Committee, NFL Recently, the NFL made headlines announcing that the pain management committee will provide $1 million in…Cannabis4 min read
Cy Scott·Jun 4, 2021Pride Month & Cannabis: Awareness and Changing Perceptions“This will be the fourth year we have had the opportunity to partner with a local organization during pride month, and we have always been thrilled with the support we have seen for the product,”, Jake Heimark, CEO and Co-founder PLUS Products The emerging legal cannabis industry and LGBTQ+ movement…Pride4 min read
Cy Scott·May 28, 2021Wellness & Cannabis: Going Beyond RecreationThat is part of our reason for being. Trying to convince people that cannabis is not a drug. It is a plant, and used in sensible ways that are good for each individual, it can really help them — Amanda Jones, Co-CEO, Kikoko Adult-use cannabis is often synonymous with recreational…Cannabis8 min read
Cy Scott·May 21, 2021Direct-to-Your Door Cannabis: Delivery Frameworks“When the road is clear for cannabis, when federal laws come into play, we’re absolutely going to take a look at it,” — Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO Uber In April, Uber made headlines discussing the possibility of jumping into cannabis delivery when federal legalization occurs, a comment that was welcome to…Uber7 min read
Cy Scott·May 15, 2021Cannabis Education at Retail: A Variety of Models For a Complex Category“We will provide a new experience for our existing community and look forward to welcoming new customers who will come to see cannabis in a whole new light,” Jesse Channon, Chief Growth Officer, Columbia Care Recently Columbia Care, a cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), announced the launch of a consistent retail…Cannabis5 min read
Cy Scott·May 7, 2021Where CPG and Retail Converge: Unique Aspects of Cannabis Verticalization“Sundial becomes a stronger and more diverse cannabis company by acquiring Inner Spirit and the Spiritleaf retail store network,” said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of Sundial In May 2021 Sundial, a Canadian cannabis Licensed Producer, announced the acquisition of Inner Spirit and its Spiritleaf retail network, taking Sundial’s portfolio…Cannabis6 min read
Cy Scott·Apr 30, 2021Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis: The Future is Omnichannel“You know cannabis has arrived when marijuana bills pass through Denver City Council with literally no comment. That never would have happened in the old days,” says Truman Bradley It’s been 7 short (or long?) years since Denver, Colorado first opened their doors to anyone 21 and over to purchase…Cannabis5 min read
Cy Scott·Apr 24, 2021Canopy Growth & Southern Glazers: Setting the U.S. stage via CBD“This agreement reinforces our consumer-focused approach to identifying emerging growth areas where we can add value for our customers,” said David Chaplin, Chief Growth Officer, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Shortly after Canopy Growth announced that their CBD line of Quatreau products would be available for purchase in the U.S…Cannabis5 min read
Cy Scott·Apr 17, 2021Farm-to-Pre-Roll-to-Illinois: Ascend Wellness & Lowell Farms“Lowell Smokes is an iconic American cannabis brand that deserves a home in all markets where consumers are free to enjoy cannabis,” — George Allen, Chairman, Lowell Farms Inc. Similar to the announcement with GTI and Cann, we see Ascend Wellness (AWH) a cannabis multi-state operator (MSO) bringing a California…Cannabis6 min read