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Cannabis Industry Insights

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

July 27, 2026

Cannabis Beverages in 2026: THC Caps, Shelf Space, Buyers

Cannabis beverages in 2026: a $1B hemp THC drink market faces a federal 0.4 mg cap in November. What the shake-up means for dispensary shelves and vendors.

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July 23, 2026

Underserved Cannabis Markets: Where the White Space Is

Underserved cannabis markets by the numbers: where store density lags population, why limited-license states misprice competition, and how to plan territory.

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July 21, 2026

Michigan's Cannabis Shakeout: TerrAscend, Taxes, and Churn

TerrAscend's Michigan assets are in receivership over $210M owed to one lender. Inside Michigan's cannabis shakeout and what the churn means for vendors.

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July 21, 2026

DEA Rescheduling Hearing Ends: What Happens by August 17

The DEA cannabis rescheduling hearing wrapped July 15 after 17 days. Next milestone: post-hearing briefs due August 17. Here's the timeline from here.

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July 17, 2026

Selling to Cannabis MSOs vs. Independents: A Field Guide

Selling to cannabis MSOs is a different job than selling to independent dispensaries. How buying decisions differ, and how to work each motion.

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July 16, 2026

Email vs. Direct Mail vs. Phone: Reaching Dispensary Buyers

Cannabis B2B outreach channels compared: where email deliverability breaks, when phone works, and why direct mail overperforms with dispensary buyers.

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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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