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Square’s exit from the hemp and CBD market is putting retailers on the clock. With some hemp-focused businesses being told their accounts will close on November 5, 2026, retailers already navigating major federal regulatory changes now face another urgent challenge: finding POS and payment partners they can count on to keep their businesses running. Cova…
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Rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is seemingly imminent. As consolidation accelerates across state markets, grassroots movements and small operators are organizing strategically. On July 18, 2026, Parabola Center and Florida Cannabis Action Network brought together the fourth annual People Over Profit summit at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort…
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The cannabis industry has made tremendous strides over the past decade, but one challenge continues to impact every brand, retailer, marketer, and media company: public perception. That’s exactly why the Cannabis Media Council (CMC) exists. As the first trade association dedicated to using professional advertising and strategic communications to normalize cannabis, the Cannabis Media Council…
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When it comes to publicity and marketing, plant medicine brands have always been forced to play by different rules. Restricted from mainstream advertising, penalized on social media, and fighting stigma at every turn, getting the word out has never been easy. And while mainstream newswires offer wide distribution, they rarely deliver meaningful attention: plant medicine…