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Cannabis Without Borders: Women Leaders Push For Global Market Expansion At Benzinga Cannabis Conference
Ascend Wellness Strengthens Position in Massachusetts Cannabis Market
Mike Tyson Celebrates 4/20 With 200-Foot One Times Square Billboard Encouraging Home Cannabis Cultivation
Ascend Wellness Strengthens Position in Massachusetts Cannabis Market
Mike Tyson Celebrates 4/20 With 200-Foot One Times Square Billboard Encouraging Home Cannabis Cultivation
Could Other Social Media Platforms Learn From X's Cannabis Advertisement Strategy?
Marijuana Consumers Are Dealing With Information Overload, Experts At Benzinga Cannabis Conference Discuss Improving Retail Experience

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Ron DeSantis Says People Will Be 'Toking Up' Near Schools If Cannabis Legalization Is Approved In November
DeSantis blasted the cannabis companies that support cannabis legalization, all of whom happened to be at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference just several miles away from him.
Rising From The Ashes: Two Cannabis Entrepreneurship Stories Take Center Stage At Benzinga Conference
Dreka Gates and Quawntay Adams share how cannabis has shaped their journeys of entrepreneurship at the Benzinga Cannabis Conference. Read now
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Tyson Or Ric Flair — Who Can Smoke More Weed?
Ric Flair and Mike Tyson, two combat sports icons, have teamed up to offer cannabis products through their brands. They spoke about their partnership and shared some funny stories at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference.
'A F—ed-Up Situation,' Says MariMed CCO About How State Regulations Complicate Cannabis Edibles Strategy
EXCLUSIVE: Focus On Selling Numbers, Not Dreams, That's What Makes Cannabis A Good Investment
"Not trying to always be the next unicorn is okay… it's actually great." That's according to Morgan Paxhia, a co-founder and managing director at Poseidon Investment Management. He told those gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on Wednesday that selling a cannabis business and then building a new one from scratch is not a bad idea. "We need to see good investments being made, entrepreneurs being realistic about the valuations and building good companies… and not being afraid to hit the bit," Paxhia said. That, actually is a great way to attract investors' attention, he added. Paxhia joined three other experts, John Darwin, a managing partner of Luminous Capital, Brett Finkelstein, a managing partner of Skyvest Partners LP and Meris Kott, CEO of Shiny Health & Wellness Corp., on the stage at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood in a panel discussion moderated by Tom Zuber, a founder and the managing partner of Zuber Lawler, on what makes a company investable in the cannabis industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Ric Flair Drip Cannabis Announces Expansion Into 6 New States
Ric Flair's cannabis brand, Ric Flair Drip Global, will expand to 6 new states in partnership with Cannabist Company Holdings Inc.
'If We Had X Back Then': Former Inmate, Cannabis Advocate Discusses Social Media's Role In Weed Reform
Luke Scarmazzo shares his experience of being raided and arrested for running a state-legal dispensary in 2006. X's role in amplifying voices in the cannabis industry was discussed at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, highlighting its growth and potential for social and technological innovation.
Canopy Growth CEO At Benzinga Conference: 'I Don't Think Our Investors Understand The Value That Sits Inside Of Canopy'
"I don't think we get any credit" for Wana, Jetty or Acreage, Canopy Growth CEO David Klein says.
Ric Flair Will Visit California Dispensary On 4/20 For Debut Of His Cannabis Brand, But First Meet Him At The Benzinga Conference In Florida
Ric Flair Drip, a cannabis and lifestyle brand by wrestling icon Ric Flair, is hitting shelves in California in partnership with Green Dragon Cannabis. In honor of the launch, Flair will make a special in-store appearance at Green Dragon dispensary Valley Glen in California. to personally connect with fans and celebrate cannabis culture on April 20th, Carma HoldCo, the parent company of Ric Flair Drip said on Wednesday in a press release. But before that, Flair will be sharing his cannabis experiences and business strategies alongside boxing legend Mike Tyson at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on Wednesday, April 17.
Global Cannabis Strategies Post-German Legalization: Exclusive Insights From Curaleaf, Gold Flora, Verano
It's A Matter Of When: Cresco Labs CEO Forecasts Cannabis Rescheduling And Industry Reform
At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida, Cresco Labs' (OTCQX: CRLBF) CEO Charlie Bachtell shared optimistic views on cannabis rescheduling, emphasizing the importance of the process it's unde
Cannabis Stocks Shine As Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference Unfolds
Cannabis stocks are heating up on Tuesday. Some of the upward momentum may be a result of executive commentary from the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Hollywood, Florida.
Top Cannabis Diversification Secrets: Industry Leaders Reveal Strategies For Success At Benzinga Conference
Discover how cannabis leaders at the Benzinga Conference drive growth through diversification. Unveil the strategies for industry success.
Cannabis Valuations 'More Mathematical, More Balance Sheet Driven' Than Before: Insights From Industry Experts
Experts discussed the evolution of cannabis company valuations, moving from market potential to operational efficiency, profitability, and technology.
Cannabis Banking Reform 'Closer Than Ever,' D.C. Insiders Tell Benzinga Conference: Cannabis ETF On The Move Tuesday
Former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner tells the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida that several ranking congress members are intending to attach the SAFER Banking Act to the must-pass FAA reauthorization.
EXCLUSIVE: CEO Of This California Company Has Advice On How To Beat The Illicit Cannabis Market, Shares His Formula At Benzinga Conference
EXCLUSIVE: Florida On Cusp Of Adult-Use Legalization Cannabis Sales Boom, CEO Tells Benzinga Conference — 'It's Going To Be Huge'
'Florida has a million medical card holders, 23 million people living in the state, 130 million visitors a year — it's going to be huge,' says AYR Wellness CEO David Goubert.
7 Reasons To Tune Into The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, In Person Or Virtually
Experience the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, featuring high-profile speakers and educational panels on the cannabis industry, with virtual access to all sessions and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
EXCLUSIVE: Green Check, Brinks-Owned PAI Forge Partnership To Expand ATM Access For Cannabis Businesses
EXCLUSIVE: Discover how Green Check's partnership with PAI, powered by Brinks, aims to set new standards for cannabis ATM solutions.
California Cannabis Co. Blüm Reports 36% YoY Drop In 2023 Revenue, Narrows Net Loss By 93%
California cannabis producer Blüm Holdings Inc. announced on Tuesday financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2023. The company reported a 36% year-over-year drop in revenue to $33.2 million, due to a "strategic slowdown in its underperforming distribution segment." However, the company's CFO Patty Chan said the decrease in gross margin was only $0.5 million on a revenue decrease of $18.8 million. "2023 was a truly transformative year for Blüm Holdings during which the Company focused on disposing nearly all the company's underperforming assets and significantly reducing selling, general, and administrative expenses while simultaneously realigning our strategic focus to increasing our gross margin from 35% in 2022 to 53% in 2023," Chan said.
Exclusive: Mike Tyson's Cannabis Brand TYSON 2.0 Partners With PHCANN International In Germany & UK, Expanding European Footprint
The announcement comes ahead of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on April 16-17, where Mike Tyson and his sidekick Ric Flair will speak on a panel.
EXCLUSIVE: Are THC Mocktails the Future of Social Drinking? One Company Is Testing Out That Theory.
Rexis Systems introduces Squared Libations, a line of non-alcoholic mocktails infused with hemp-derived THC. These beverages offer familiar flavors of cocktails without negative effects, appealing to mindful consumers.
Dreka Gates Flips Script: From Beats To Buds
Dreka Gates, an upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, has carved a new path in the cannabis industry with her venture, Love's Harvest.