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July 29, 2026

Retail Cannabis Is Finally Getting RFID. Here’s Why That Matters More Than Self-Checkout.

July 29, 2026

Tilray Revenue Hits Record In 2026, CEO Targets $1 Billion In Next Fiscal Year

Tilray reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $915.5 million, up 11% year over year, while fourth-quarter revenue climbed 25% to...
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July 29, 2026

Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”

Khalifa Kush CEO DJ Saul and COO Tim Hunkele explain how genetics, disciplined expansion, partner selection, capital allocation, and operational...
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July 28, 2026

Jushi Holdings Q2 Revenue Rises 10% As Wholesale Cannabis Sales Hit Record

The company reported a 10% year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue to $71.3 million, driven by record wholesale sales of $9.4...
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    Announcements

    July 2, 2026

    California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners

    July 2, 2026

    Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25

    June 25, 2026

    Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients

    June 24, 2026

    Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch

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    July 28, 2026

    SNDL Q2 Earnings: Parallel Could Push Revenue Above US$1 Billion and Make It North America’s Largest Cannabis Retailer

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    July 28, 2026

    LEEF Raises $5.2M to Expand Processing Infrastructure for Future Growth

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    July 24, 2026

    Could Congress Require Hemp Products to Be Made in America? The Fine Print May Shut Out Chinese Ingredients

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    July 24, 2026

    First Banking. Now Insurance. Congress Expands Its Cannabis Finance Agenda.

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    July 23, 2026

    Why Auxly Cannabis Is Consolidating Its Shares 14-For-1

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    July 23, 2026

    Inside the DEA Hearing: The Conversations That Could Shape Cannabis Rescheduling

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    July 22, 2026

    Planet 13 Is Growing Nearly Three Times Faster Than Florida’s Cannabis Market

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    July 21, 2026

    What Todd Blanche’s Senate Responses Tell Cannabis Operators—And What They Don’t

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    July 20, 2026

    The DEA Stacked Its Rescheduling Hearing With Opponents. The Record Still Favors Reform.

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    July 17, 2026

    CAOA Returns—for the Third Time. Does It Matter More in 2026?

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    July 13, 2026

    Trulieve Named One of TIME’s Best Companies in America for 2026

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    July 13, 2026

    Ascend Wellness Seeks Shareholder Approval for Reverse Stock Split Ahead of Planned U.S. Exchange Uplisting

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    July 10, 2026

    How Cannabis Retailers And Brands Can Grow Profits In Competitive Markets, Experts Weigh In

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    July 10, 2026

    Why The World’s Largest Cannabis Company Won’t Uplist Despite Federal Reform, According To CEO

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    July 8, 2026

    Cannabis Needs To Act Like Normal Business To Unlock Institutional Investment, Experts Agree

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    July 29, 2026

    Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”

    Khalifa Kush CEO DJ Saul and COO Tim Hunkele explain how genetics, disciplined expansion, partner selection, capital allocation, and operational...
    Khalifa Kush CEO DJ Saul smiling in a lush tropical cannabis field with flowering plants, palm trees, and a coastal landscape in the background.
    July 25, 2026

    Visibility Is the New Currency: Jessica Ferranti on Why Women Need More Than a Seat at the Table

    While the cannabis industry often frames its greatest challenge as access to capital, entrepreneur Jessica Ferranti argues that money is...
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    July 24, 2026

    Running a Better Dispensary: Lessons From Ivy Hall’s Retail Strategy

    What separates successful cannabis retailers from the competition? Ivy Hall Regional Director Dominique White shares practical lessons on customer experience,...
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    July 23, 2026

    Inside the DEA Hearing: The Conversations That Could Shape Cannabis Rescheduling

    Insiders who followed the DEA’s rescheduling hearing say the proceedings offered an unusually candid look at how the agency is...
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    July 23, 2026

    The Business of Growing Cannabis At Scale: Lessons on Costs, Labor and Operations

    What separates profitable cannabis cultivators from everyone else? Dave Myrowitz, Director of Cultivation, shares practical lessons on labor, HVAC, compliance,...
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    July 22, 2026

    THC Beverages Are Driving Cannabis Growth, Why Distribution Will Decide the Winners

    THC beverages are reshaping how consumers experience cannabis, industry leaders said at the IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. While...
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    July 29, 2026

    Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”

    July 28, 2026

    LEEF Raises $5.2M to Expand Processing Infrastructure for Future Growth

    July 27, 2026

    Vireo to Acquire Planet 13, Building the Largest Cannabis Retail Footprint in the U.S.

    July 22, 2026

    Planet 13 Is Growing Nearly Three Times Faster Than Florida’s Cannabis Market

    July 16, 2026

    This Cannabis Company Just Gave Its Employees the Keys—Without Selling to an MSO

    July 15, 2026

    Forget The Hype: Why Wall Street Is Looking At Cannabis Cash Flow Again

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    July 21, 2026

    “You’re Not Selling the Dream—You’re Selling Repayment”: How Cannabis Lenders Evaluate Borrowers

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    July 17, 2026

    Leadership Starts On Front Lines, Not In Boardroom According To These Cannabis Experts

    Panelists discuss cannabis branding, retail strategy, and consumer purchasing behavior during the IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.
    July 17, 2026

    Weed Doesn’t Sell Itself Anymore: Why the Dispensary Is Cannabis’ Most Powerful Marketing Channel

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    July 2, 2026

    California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners

    July 2, 2026

    Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25

    June 25, 2026

    Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients

    June 24, 2026

    Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch

    June 22, 2026

    Zen Cannabis Enters Connecticut Market With Fast-Acting Edibles Portfolio

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    June 30, 2026

    Study: A 10% Cannabis Tax Increase Cuts Legal Sales By 12.6%

    June 25, 2026

    Glass House Brands Lands NYSE Listing, As Cannabis Industry Enters New Era

    June 23, 2026

    Lawmakers Revive Virginia Cannabis Legalization Effort In New Budget Compromise

    June 20, 2026

    Vireo Growth Extends Cannabis Acquisition Streak With Maryland Deal

    June 16, 2026

    How This Company Reinvented Itself After 2021 Cannabis Boom

    June 11, 2026

    Aurora Reports Medical Cannabis Represents 91% Of Q4 Sales

    June 8, 2026

    Verano’s George Archos On Navigating A Transformative Year For Cannabis

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    IGNITE IT delivers institutional-grade cannabis market intelligence in real time. From breaking news and regulatory shifts to capital flows and operator performance, we surface the data that serious investors and decision-makers need before the market reacts.

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    IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight Series

    A national series of invite-worthy cannabis events designed for executives, investors, and operators driving capital, policy, and growth across the most influential U.S. markets.
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    Chicago Capital Cannabis Conference

    Margins are shrinking and 280E taxes bite. Rescheduling to Schedule III could finally give cannabis retailers room to breathe.
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    Ohio Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

    A one-day, decision-maker–driven event bringing together Ohio’s top operators, regulators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future of cannabis in a pivotal year for the market.
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    NJ Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

    A one-day, decision-maker–driven event connecting operators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of New Jersey cannabis.
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