Industry Insights

And that’s a rut All Fun Gifts (AFG) had gotten into. They’d been around for 25 years, and they were a solid member of the industry that had emerged from the cannabis-and-accessories parking lot scene at ‘90s Phish concerts.
It’s time to hit the books and study up on this year’s record-breaking back-to-college spending! With students expected to drop a whopping $94 billion (according to the latest National Retail Federation survey), this is a class you won’t want to miss.
Picture this: an extended air path, bottom airflow cartridges, and a cutting-edge design that cools hot vapor back down to room temperature levels. That’s precisely what Greenlane offers with their new Davinci ARTIQ.
The retail industry is facing a distressing escalation in store crimes, and small smoke shop retailers are not exempt from this alarming trend.
As an independent smoke shop, you may encounter misconceptions surrounding low-cost products, especially those imported from China. Understanding the dynamics of “dumping,” “predatory pricing,” can help you cater to budget-minded customers while also keeping the focus on supporting the “buy local” movement.
Have you ever wondered how the distance between retailers and consumers can influence the choices people make when buying cannabis products?