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Cannabis Industry Insights

Data, outreach strategies, and market intelligence for cannabis B2B professionals.

July 14, 2026

Cannabis Stocks on the NYSE: The First Month's Report Card

Trulieve and Glass House both trade below their NYSE debut prices a month in. What the first weeks of cannabis stocks on the NYSE actually signal.

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July 13, 2026

Cannabis Edibles in 2026: Reading Georgia's New Rules

Georgia's SB 220 took effect July 1. What its milligram caps and hemp crackdown say about where the cannabis edibles market is heading in 2026.

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July 9, 2026

New Dispensary License Rules: What Changed July 1 by State

Virginia opened adult-use licensing, Missouri set a 77-license lottery, and Georgia expanded medical sales. The July 1 dispensary rule changes that matter.

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July 8, 2026

How Fast Does a Dispensary Contact List Go Stale?

B2B contact data decays 22-35% a year, and cannabis churns faster. Here's what actually breaks a dispensary contact list and how to tell if yours is dead.

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July 6, 2026

Cannabis M&A This Week: Glass House Uplists, Vireo Buys In

Glass House hit the NYSE, Vireo paid $20M to enter Pennsylvania, and the Teamsters struck a grow. The week in cannabis deals and what it signals for B2B.

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July 6, 2026

Why Infused Pre-Rolls Are Cannabis's Top-Selling Category

Pre-rolls overtook flower as cannabis's top category by units in 2026, led by infused pre-rolls. Here's the data and what the shelf shift means for B2B sellers.

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July 3, 2026

Cannabis Earnings 2026: Who's Profitable, Who's Squeezed

Q1 2026 cannabis earnings split the big operators: Green Thumb grew revenue, Trulieve shrank but printed cash. Here's what it means for who can buy.

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July 2, 2026

Minor Cannabinoids Are 2026's Breakout Product Category

CBN, CBG, and THCV are 2026's anticipated breakout, with shoppers buying by blend over strain name. Here's what it means for dispensary shelves.

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June 30, 2026

How to Reach Dispensary Owners, Not the Front Desk

Most cannabis B2B outreach dies at the front desk. Here's how to reach the dispensary owner who can actually say yes, and why your channel matters.

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June 29, 2026

Cannabis Rescheduling Update: What the June 29 Hearing Means

DEA marijuana rescheduling hearing starts June 29, 2026. See what Schedule III already changed for licensed dispensaries, and what's still in play.

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