Thursday, March 12, 2026

Cannabusiness

Canadians Have Less Of This To Have More Weed

An eye-opening survey from Cowen and Co. outlines how an increase in marijuana consumption has translated into losses for both the alcohol and legal cannabis industry.

The Oxford English Dictionary Just Got High On Reefer Madness

Language constitutes reality, so it stands to reason when the country is afoot with change around the way we perceive and discuss cannabis, so too would the words we use to describe marijuana-related activities.

Billionaire Busted With $1 Million Worth Of Weed On Private Jet

Alkiviades “Alki” David, the heir to a Greek Coca-Cola bottling treasure chest, was caught with $1.3 million worth of cannabis after a search of his private jet in the Carribean island of St. Kitts.

Finding Business Opportunities In The Cannabis Industry

Getting into the legal cannabis industry can be an expensive endeavor. The best growth opportunities are the ones that companies can defend even during periods of extreme market change.

What Canopy Growth Buying Acreage Holdings Means For Marijuana Consumers

Earlier this week, Canadian marijuana producer Canopy Growth signed a $3.4 billion deal to take over medical marijuana firm Acreage Holdings as soon as the federal government ends prohibition.

This 4/20 To Be Biggest Sales Day In 420 History

With April 20 falling on a Saturday and new consumers continually entering the legal market, this year’s holiday will be the biggest sales day for retailers in 420 history.

Notorious B.I.G.’s Son Launches Weed Company In Father’s Honor

Think Big, founded by Biggie Smalls' son, will release cannabis products like pre-roll joints, gummies, vapes, apparel, and more, and will focus on marijuana’s ability to inspire "creativity, contemplation, and healing."

Marijuana Legalization Can Literally Raise Your Home’s Property Value

A recent study from the folks at Clever Real Estate finds that property values in legal pot states are worth $6,000 more than in places where possession of the herb means living in a jail cell.

New York State Stalls Major Cannabis Mergers

The three deals include the MedMen Enterprises Inc. (MMNFF) acquisition of Pharmacann, The Green Thumbs Industries (GTI) acquisition of Fiorello Pharmaceuticals and the Cresco Labs Inc.(CRLBF) deal with Valley Agriceuticals.

Who Will Be The Big Business Winners In Cannabis?

If the US moves closer to full legalization of recreational use (currently only in 12 states), the market could explode even more.

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