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Boost profits with these holiday cannabis sales strategies to build Q1 momentum through promotions, gift cards, bundling, and future-focused planning.
It always amazes me how very different industries can have so much in common and learn from one another. Of course, this is not a new concept. Ford Motor Company once completely revamped how they stocked parts in their car factories after touring a large supermarket.
Shrinkage in retail is real! According to a report on the latest crime data, retailers lose over $13 billion annually, which equates to more than $35 million per day.
You’d think by now, the cannabis industry would be riding high on success, literally. Legal markets are growing, mainstream acceptance is widespread, and infused kombucha is just an aisle over from the seltzers. But behind the haze of progress, a bitter fight is brewing.
There’s a lot that AI can do for your shop. With the right inputs, you can use AI tools to develop marketing materials and more.
At HQ, we don’t shy away from controversy, but we also don’t exist to tear down legitimate players in the industry. We chose instead to invite both perspectives to weigh in.
The cannabis and hemp industry can be considered chaotic. No two states are the same. The regulations and compliance framework can be confusing because of the differences between full legalization and outright bans. There is also a gap between client expectations and state laws, which further complicates business operations and marketing.
We’re talking about the new workplace epidemic: vanishing without a trace in the middle of a business conversation. Yes, it's somehow a thing.
Given the popularity of its products, it’s odd that America’s cannabis industry feels so brittle. Smoke shops seem to teeter on the edge of annihilation due to a constellation of government and societal pressures.
Explore the art of flirtatious sales, discover how charm and confidence can close deals successfully, all using the C-Word!
While only two states, Oregon and Colorado, have legalized psilocybin and a few other psychedelics, many other states are nipping at their heels with their own legislation pending.
Believe it or not, some head shops and vape stores have yet to fully realize the benefits of technology. Many brick-and-mortar establishments still follow the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality, and they want to keep it that way.
As the FDA began issuing denials, Vapetasia CEO Chris Finch started planning. He knew the next step was to sue the FDA, but he also knew it would take money, manpower, and risk.
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