A cannabis purveyor seeking to open a dispensary in Williamstown had his operating and provisional licenses suspended by the state last month after posting a video to Instagram that allegedly made threats of violence. Oluwaseun Adedeji operates a dispensary in Eugene, Ore., and in Athol, and has provisional licenses in Williamstown and Orange for dispensaries that are not yet … [Read more...] about Marijuana dispensary chain owner with provisional license in Williamstown has license suspended due to ‘threats of violence’
Massachusetts
‘We’ve Had to Dial Some Things Back’: Mass. Cannabis Company Exec Discusses Layoffs, Crop Contamination
The Massachusetts cannabis company behind Big Papi's foray into the recreational marijuana trade is cutting brand partners to make its operation leaner. While the David Ortiz-backed Papi Cannabis brand is expected to survive, others in the company's vast portfolio — like Slow & Steady — will not. "We've had to dial some things back," Rev Brands Chief Marketing Officer Tom … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve Had to Dial Some Things Back’: Mass. Cannabis Company Exec Discusses Layoffs, Crop Contamination
Lanesborough, Berkshire Mall owners moving forward with cannabis cultivation plans
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. - The current owners of the Berkshire Mall plan to turn a large portion of the former retail center into an indoor cannabis farm. Although there's a lot more work to be done, Lanesborough Town Administrator Gina Dario said the empty retail space has enormous potential. What You Need To Know: JMJ Holdings Corporation and Lanesborough’s selectmen signed a … [Read more...] about Lanesborough, Berkshire Mall owners moving forward with cannabis cultivation plans
High Supply Lowers Prices, Profits in Mass. Cannabis Market
The price consumers pay for legal cannabis in Massachusetts is at a five-year low, according to state data. While that is a short-term win for users, it's bad news over the long term for businesses. The trouble is on two fronts: The wholesale value of the crop is greatly diminished, and at the retail level, businesses must sell about twice as many units to equal the revenue … [Read more...] about High Supply Lowers Prices, Profits in Mass. Cannabis Market
When April 20 rolls around, one cannabis dispensary in Pittsfield will shut down. Here’s why
PITTSFIELD — When April 20 rolls around, a group of Berkshire County employees will have reason to celebrate. Temescal Wellness is taking a puff and a pass on business as usual on 4/20, closing down its Framingham offices, Pittsfield, Framingham and Hudson dispensaries and its processing operation in Worcester. The company is giving its nearly 100 employees the day off with pay … [Read more...] about When April 20 rolls around, one cannabis dispensary in Pittsfield will shut down. Here’s why
‘Owning An Untapped Market’: Mashpee Business Licensed For Cannabis Delivery
Upper Cape residents are one step closer to having recreational marijuana available for delivery to their homes, and they have a familiar face to thank for it. John P. Marcellino, a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and co-owner of The Station Grill in downtown Falmouth, is also a co-owner of Tradesman Exchange, a cannabis delivery company that received a provisional … [Read more...] about ‘Owning An Untapped Market’: Mashpee Business Licensed For Cannabis Delivery
Cannabis regulators putting out ‘a series of fires’ involving a Russian oligarch and data breach
Thousands of employees in the Massachusetts cannabis industry received an official email last week about a major data breach: the name, home and email address, phone number and date of birth of every cannabis worker in the state had been made public in an “inadvertent release of agency documents” by the state’s own Cannabis Control Commission. Along with the names and personal … [Read more...] about Cannabis regulators putting out ‘a series of fires’ involving a Russian oligarch and data breach
Future of Massachusetts marijuana industry discussed at annual cannabis convention
BOSTON — More than 100 cannabis industry expert speakers were among the more than 10,000 visitors to the 2023 New England Cannabis Convention in Boston over the weekend. It's been four years since the first recreational pot shops opened in Massachusetts, and since then, sales have skyrocketed to more than $3 billion. According to exhibitors, the New England Cannabis … [Read more...] about Future of Massachusetts marijuana industry discussed at annual cannabis convention
Hundreds of Vendors to Set Up at New England Cannabis Convention in Boston
The cannabis industry is evolving in Massachusetts, with competition eating away profits and prices plummeting per ounce as more dispensaries enter the market. "Everybody's looking at that newest technology to maximize yield," said Marc Shepard, founder of the New England Cannabis Convention. "Maximize profitability, better marketing, better product." Shepard says with … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Vendors to Set Up at New England Cannabis Convention in Boston
Fine Fettle and Cannabis Connection one step closer to establishing retail cannabis in West Springfield
Cannabis Connection plans a 4,152-foot adult use, recreational, marijuana shop at 40 Westfield Industrial Park Road near the MassPike entrance. (Don Treeger/ The Republican) WEST SPRINGFIELD — FFD Enterprises MA Inc. and Cannabis Connection, Inc. have been selected to proceed to the next steps in establishing retail cannabis shoppes in town. The two companies were chosen out … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle and Cannabis Connection one step closer to establishing retail cannabis in West Springfield
