Curaleaf becomes Biggest MSO Chain After Buying MSO Grassroots
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf recently purchased the dispensary chain Grassroots, which now makes them the largest MSO in the United States. “The successful acquisition of Grassroots marks Curaleaf’s expansion into new vertically integrated markets in the Midwest, firmly establishing our US market leadership position,” said Curaleaf CEO Joseph Lusardi. “The integration of Grassroots is […]
Examining the Massachusetts Cannabis Market (Part I)
My friend and I examined the Massachusetts Cannabis Market this weekend. While every state cannabis market is slightly different, it offered an opportunity to see what New Jersey cannabis dispensaries might look like once cannabis is legalized. We went through four states starting in New York, to pop my friend’s legal cannabis dispensary cherry. Massachusetts […]
Columbia Care’s Cannabist in Vineland Latest Dispensary to Open
The Columbia Care Cannabist Vineland medical marijuana dispensary opened in South Jersey in Cumberland County. It became the 11th location to do so.
Zen Leaf Dispensary Opens in Elizabeth With Little Fanfare
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened in Elizabeth, New Jersey with little fanfare or crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BLM George Floyd protests also likely impacted attendance. The traditional “Grand Opening” of a store with public officials cutting a ribbon with oversized scissors in a carnival atmosphere therefore was not possible. Zen Leaf is […]
The Botanist Opens 9th NJ Medical Dispensary on AC Boardwalk
The ninth medical marijuana dispensary opened in New Jersey as “The Botanist” to the public on Saturday on the Atlantic City boardwalk. This means they opened about a month ahead of MPX. They had hoped to prevent the opening of the iAnthus-owned MPX store named “Be” via legal means, but failed. The Botanist is run […]
NJ Medical Marijuana Program Amended, Major Expansion
Governor Phil Murphy held a press conference to announce the findings of his medical marijuana task force. He introduced recommendations that will be added to the medical marijuana program in New Jersey. This comes after many years of the Christie administration creating roadblocks to the NJ medical marijuana program. During the speech and afterward on […]