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International

BDSA Reports Global Cannabis Sales Will Grow 10% in 2022; Forecasts $57 Billion Market by 2026

Despite an inflationary environment, U.S. cannabis sales are expected to reach $27 billion by the end of 2022, a jump of 7% over 2021 sales.

September 13, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner’s Defense Team Files Appeal in Russian Court

The 31-year-old WNBA star was recently sentenced to nine years in Russian prison and fined nearly $17,000 on cannabis possession charges.

August 15, 2022

Interviews & Opinion

Cannabis Conference Announces Day 2 Keynote Presenter: Mitch Baruchowitz of Merida Capital Holdings

Cannabis Conference 2022, produced by the award-winning Cannabis Business Times (CBT) media brand, will take place August 23-25 at Paris Las Vegas.

August 9, 2022

Texas

Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested for Felony Cannabis Possession

The 2016 NBA champion could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

August 4, 2022

International

UPDATE: Brittney Griner Convicted, Sentenced to 9 Years On Cannabis Possession Charges in Russia

The U.S. basketball star was found guilty in a Moscow court on Thursday after a month-long trial.

August 4, 2022

Finance

Fridays Reign King for Massachusetts Cannabis Dispensaries

The busiest day of the week for retailers saw a 61% increase in sales traffic on average compared to the slowest day of the week—Monday.

July 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner Pleads With President Biden: ‘Please Don’t Forget About Me’

The two-time Olympic gold medalist penned her letter to the President while in Russian detention.

July 5, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico 4/20 Sales Jump 85% Compared to Previous Wednesday

The youngest adult-use market to participate on 4/20 this year cashed in with more than $1.1 million in holiday sales.

April 22, 2022

Nevada

Nevada Cannabis Workers Overwhelmingly Male, White in Executive Positions

A demographic survey revealed that boards of directors have the largest gender and race workforce gaps in the state’s industry.

March 17, 2022

Finance

BDSA Reports Global Cannabis Sales to Jump 22% in 2022; Forecasts $61 Billion by 2026

Cannabis markets continue bullish rise as massive gains in new markets drive growth

March 2, 2022

Finance

Cannabis Conference Announces 2nd Annual ‘Diversity Scholarship’ in Partnership with Minority Cannabis Business Association

The industry-leading event will provide no-cost All-Access Passes to qualifying recipients to help reduce barriers to entry into and promote equality in the legal cannabis industry.

March 1, 2022

Finance

Canada Eclipses CA$3.9 Billion in Cannabis Sales for 2021

Despite a record year, the Great White North’s retail industry is leveling off amidst a supply-and-demand revelation.

February 24, 2022