Cannabis

Halloween gives cannabis retailers something every marketer loves: a natural reason to have a little fun. Customers are already in the mood for seasonal products, limited-time offers, parties, costumes, and a little indulgence. For dispensaries, that creates an opportunity to turn an ordinary week at the end of October into a memorable retail experience. But […]

When Farid Harrison and his team set out to build Velvet Cannabis, they wanted to challenge some of the conventions of cannabis retail. The vision was a dispensary that felt less like a dispensary and more like a modern retail experience. That meant open spaces, natural light, a welcoming environment, and a strong emphasis on […]

Cannabis dispensaries have more ways to accept digital payments than they did just a few years ago. But having more options creates a new question: Which payment method actually makes sense for your dispensary? Two options that frequently come up are debit and ACH. Both can reduce a dispensary’s dependence on cash, but they work […]

Convenience is becoming an increasingly important part of the cannabis customer experience. Consumers want products that are easy to understand, easy to use, and easy to fit into their lives. Recent reporting from MJBizDaily suggests that this preference is already influencing which cannabis products gain market share. All-in-one disposable vapes, for example, generated approximately $2.82 […]

Walk into almost any mainstream retailer today, and paying can be as simple as tapping your phone. That convenience has changed what customers expect at checkout. Grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, coffee shops, and other retailers increasingly support contactless payments. As a result, many cannabis consumers are asking a natural question: Can dispensaries accept Apple Pay […]

A cannabis payment processing outage can turn into an operational problem almost immediately. Customers are standing at the counter. Budtenders are trying to complete transactions. Managers are looking for answers. Lines begin getting longer, and every minute that passes can translate into abandoned purchases, frustrated customers, and lost revenue. Right now, disruptions affecting cashless ATM […]

The cannabis industry has never stood still. Over the past decade, operators have adapted to changing regulations, evolving consumer expectations, and constant innovation in payment technology. What began as an industry dominated by cash is steadily becoming more digital, data-driven, and operationally sophisticated. As we look toward 2027, the biggest changes won’t simply be about […]

Few industries have experienced as much uncertainty over the past year as hemp. Operators across the country have faced changing state laws, evolving federal guidance, and growing questions about the future of hemp-derived cannabinoids. Recent developments, including Texas’ decision to prohibit many intoxicating hemp products, have only added to that uncertainty, forcing businesses to rethink […]

For many businesses, accepting payments seems simple. A customer enters their card information, the payment is approved, and the order is complete. For high-risk and regulated businesses, however, payments are more complex. Processors can update their risk policies, banks may adjust underwriting requirements, fraud patterns evolve, and certain payment providers may stop supporting entire industries. […]

For years, cashless ATM solutions have served as the backbone of cannabis payments. At a time when traditional card acceptance was limited, cashless ATMs gave dispensaries a practical way to reduce their reliance on cash while offering customers a more convenient checkout experience. For many operators, they represented the first major step toward modernizing cannabis […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup created a historic intersection between international tourism and legal cannabis. Held from June 11 through July 19, the tournament brought 48 teams to 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It was the first FIFA World Cup staged across three countries and the first held in regions […]

The cannabis payment landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. Not long ago, many dispensaries operated almost entirely in cash. Banking access was limited, and few compliant payment solutions were available. Today, dispensaries have more options. Digital debit, ACH, eCheck, mobile payments, and emerging technologies can create a more secure and convenient checkout experience. […]