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New Jersey

Smiling Bud Cannabis Manufacturing Workers Vote to Join UFCW Local 360

The latest Cannabis Workers Rising campaign victory expands union representation across New Jersey’s cannabis supply chain.

September 18, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions

TerrAscend Acquires Aunt Mary’s Dispensary, Strengthens Leadership Position in New Jersey

The transaction expands the company’s retail footprint to five dispensaries in the state. The store generates more than $10 million in annualized revenue.

September 17, 2026

Marketing and Branding

Verano Enters Cannabis Beverage Category With Debut of Easy Landings

Easy Landings is the company’s first national beverage brand, featuring four delicious flavors and all-natural ingredients.

August 19, 2026

New Jersey

Judge Rules Federal Law Preempts NJ Cannabis Labor Peace Mandate, Deals Curaleaf Victory

A U.S. district judge ruled that New Jersey cannabis regulators can’t force licensed cannabis businesses to sign labor peace agreements with unions.

August 13, 2026

New Jersey

ACT LAB Expands National Laboratory Network to New Jersey

Building on trusted local expertise, ACT LAB brings enhanced testing methodologies and regulatory guidance to New Jersey’s regulated cannabis market.

August 4, 2026

New Jersey

Cannabist Co. Closing 2 New Jersey Cultivation Sites, Laying Off 86 Workers

The bankrupt cannabis company plans to shut down its two Vineland grow facilities in October following mounting financial struggles.

July 23, 2026

New Jersey

The Botanist Sales Reps Join UFCW Local 360, Expanding Cannabis Workers Rising Movement Across Supply Chain

The B2B sales team members are the latest cannabis professionals to organize, strengthening worker representation from cultivation to consumer.

July 21, 2026

New Jersey

New Jersey Cannabis Workers Beat Union Abuse and Delay Tactics, Win Freedom in Decertification Election

After a nearly two-year delay, the Labor Board certified a vote to remove the unwanted UFCW union originally installed in an abuse-prone ‘card check’ process.

July 14, 2026

Dispensary

Sweetspot Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Hamilton, NJ

The retail facility’s staff celebrated a grand opening with the Hamilton Township mayor, marking the company’s fourth location in the state.

June 26, 2026

Industry Headlines

AYR Wellness Closes Transfer of Florida, New Jersey, Nevada Operations to Arboretum

The cannabis company continues to work toward effecting a liquidation and wind-down of its operations.

June 2, 2026

Dispensary

Sweetspot Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Hamilton, NJ

Mercer County's newest neighborhood dispensary welcomes adults 21 and older, with a customer-first experience designed for first-timers and regulars alike.

June 1, 2026

New Jersey

Nabis to Acquire Hudson Distribution Services’ New Jersey Cannabis Distribution License

The deal positions Nabis in strategic locations across the tri-state area ahead of what many in the industry expect to be a future interstate commerce framework.

May 4, 2026