Market & Business Analyst
Jordan covers the cannabis industry from a financial and business perspective — market trends, company analysis, industry economics, and the forces shaping the commercial landscape. His reporting focuses on data-driven analysis of the emerging legal market.
Do dispensaries tank property values or boost them? The data is more nuanced than either side claims. Here's what the latest real estate research reveals about cannabis businesses and neighborhood home prices.
Major cannabis companies are shedding thousands of jobs as the industry consolidates. From Tilray to Curaleaf, here's who's cutting, why, and what it means for the future of legal weed.
Track which states are most likely to legalize weed in 2026 — active bills, ballot initiatives, voter sentiment, and political dynamics state by state.
Cannabis dosing mistakes ruin first experiences. Here's exactly how much to start with for every consumption method, based on pharmacology, not guesswork.
A detailed cost breakdown of growing cannabis at home versus buying from dispensaries, with startup costs, yield data, and break-even analysis.
State-by-state ounce prices for legal cannabis in 2026, from the cheapest markets to the most expensive, with quality tiers and buying tips.
Everything you need to know about Michigan dispensaries — pricing, top shops by region, medical vs. rec, and why MI has the cheapest legal weed in America.
The best dispensaries in Los Angeles ranked by neighborhood, with pricing, delivery options, and social equity picks for 2026.
THC drinks are the fastest-growing cannabis category in 2026.
Michigan cannabis prices have cratered. Here's why the state has the cheapest legal weed in the US, where to buy, and what it means for the market.
Complete guide to Nevada dispensaries in 2026. Las Vegas Strip shops, off-strip deals, Reno, consumption lounges, 24-hour options, and tourist tips.
Your complete guide to California dispensaries in 2026 — top shops by region, pricing, taxes, delivery options, and tips for tourists and locals.
Q1 2026 saw $4.2 billion in cannabis deals. Rescheduling hopes, low valuations, and PE capital are driving the biggest consolidation wave ever.
THC beverage sales surged 112% year-over-year. With 62% of consumers choosing cannabis over alcohol, the $2B segment is reshaping social consumption.
The average cannabis consumer pays 37% in combined taxes — more than alcohol, tobacco, or any other legal product.
From THC-infused cocktail hours to budtender bars and strain-pairing menus, cannabis weddings have become a $150M segment.
Automated cannabis dispensing is no longer a novelty.
The first craft cannabis products hit Minnesota dispensary shelves this week.
A gram of cannabis in Massachusetts now costs just $4.
A pre-roll costs $8–$15 at the dispensary. But who gets that money?
Starting a cannabis brand costs between $250K and $2M+ depending on your model.
California generates over $5 billion in annual cannabis sales but collects less tax revenue per dollar than Illinois.
Homeowners fear dispensaries tank property values. The research says the opposite — nearby dispensaries increase home prices by 2–8% on average.
Women hold 37% of executive positions in cannabis — nearly double the Fortune 500 rate.
A dispensary license in New York costs $200,000. In Oklahoma, it's $2,500.
The 2019 EVALI crisis killed 68 people. Six years later, untested vape cartridges still flood the market.
Over 1,600 cannabis-related patents have been filed in the US alone.
Cookies, STIIIZY, and MedMen tried chain retail. Most struggled.
Same-day cannabis delivery has grown 340% since 2022.
A new market analysis projects 11.7% compound annual growth through 2030, driven by medical expansion, beverage innovation, and new state markets...
Cannabis businesses have been denied standard insurance coverage for years.
The cannabis industry employs over 440,000 full-time workers across the U.S.
Indoor cannabis cultivation consumes more energy per square foot than any other legal crop.
After years of delays, licensed cannabis lounges are opening across the U.S. — from Las Vegas to New York.
From computer vision that detects disease before the human eye can to AI models that optimize harvest timing, machine learning is transforming how...
THC-infused beverages are the fastest-growing segment in cannabis, outselling flower in some demographics.
Dispensary prices vary wildly from state to state.
Leafly delisted, High Times bankrupt, The Cannabist dead. The collapse of legacy cannabis media creates a once-in-a-generation opening for new platforms.
Multi-state operators are acquiring distressed assets at steep discounts.
Cannabis has operators and retailers but no nationally recognized consumer brand. STIIIZY and Cookies are closest, with radically different strategies.
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