Industry Insights

How the Pandemic is Changing Holiday Shopping Habits
The holiday season may be well underway, but with a global pandemic wreaking havoc on businesses, the economy and jobs, the National Retail Federation’s

Failure is Not an Option at Amazon — It’s an Opportunity
Small businesses have a love hate relationship with Amazon. Some might think that the online behemoth is stealing business away from brick & mortar retailers

Do Hemp Masks Have you Covered Against Pandemic Germs?
French manufacturer Geochanvre has begun developing and selling face masks made from hemp. Unlike medical masks, the cannabis-derived masks are biodegradable and compostable. A majority of disposable,

PayQwick and WARPSPD Advance Payment, Loyalty Solutions
PayQwick (https://www.payqwick.com), the nation’s leading financial services platform for the cannabis industry, and WARPSPD, an AI-powered customer engagement platform, have partnered to deliver best-in-class consumer loyalty and

Make Your Vendor a Partner in Your Business Plan
Your business doesn’t exist in a vacuum — you need your customers on one side and your vendors on the other. Both

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Holiday Shopping Season
2020 has transformed consumers’ shopping needs, priorities, and expectations, and holiday shopping won’t be any exception. Given upended traditions and tighter budgets, according

6 Tips for Turning New Customers into Loyal Customers
Attracting new customers is a big part of doing business, but retaining them and establishing a loyal customer base should be your top

Are You Ready for Online Holiday Shoppers?
According to a new survey conducted by Dynata for Redpoint Global, a software company providing omnichannel support to retailers, nearly two-thirds of the 1,000 adult

Millennials Still “Smoking” Over Other Methods of Marijuana Consumption
A new report from analytics company Headset found millennials to be the biggest category for cannabis consumption in California and their overwhelming choice is

Cannabis Consumption Surges During Pandemic, Delivery Services are the new Norm
If you’re sitting on the couch with a bong in one hand and the TV remote in the other, you’re not alone.