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| Apr 23, 2026 |
Cannabis Stocks Lose Buzz Despite This Landmark Decision Cannabis stocks rose Thursday after the Trump administration, in a landmark decision, reclassified marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. But early stock gains faded. Marijuana now goes from being classified among the most dangerous drugs to Schedule III, a federal designation for drugs with a moderate to low potential for dependence and abuse. |
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| Apr 23, 2026 |
Market Outlook: U.S. cannabis reclassification drives stock surge
Marijuana stocks surged after the U.S. Department of Justice reclassified cannabis to a lower-risk category, easing restrictions in a major policy shift. |
| Apr 22, 2026 |
Canada’s cannabis export dominance remains despite global price compression, rising standards The global medical cannabis market is growing quickly but inconsistently, with tightening regulatory environments and a competitive supply chain where margins are universally compressing, according to the newest market report from the Global Cannabis Exchange. |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
Instead of competing on price, cannabis retailers win with community Competing solely on price is becoming increasingly difficult for cannabis retailers as markets mature and prices decline, squeezing margins. But since advertising bans limit how operators can attract new customers, discounting remains a necessary tool for many retailers but not a sustainable long-term strategy. In response, some operators are shifting their focus toward community engagement. From yoga classes and educational workshops to movie nights and workforce development programs, cannabis retailers are investing in experiences that bring customers back for reasons beyond price. |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
Retail cannabis prices still dropping, but unevenly across the country According to Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), retail cannabis prices dropped 3.2% year-over-year in March 2026 compared to March 2025, and declined 0.3% from February to March. ....For cannabis, a baseline price of 100 was established in December 2018 following legalization. Since then, the index value has mostly declined, with only a few small and brief monthly or bi-monthly increases. While the first few years of legal cannabis saw prices drop by about 8-9% a year, prices since December 2023 have decreased at a more modest rate. |
| Apr 20, 2026 |
The 420 Failure: Here's the Real Reason Tilray Brands Has Been a Horrible Investment Despite Operating in a Legal Marijuana Market Key Points Tilray has been struggling to generate much organic growth, and it remains deeply unprofitable. It and other cannabis companies have experienced significant declines in value over the past five years. While marijuana is legal in Canada, government regulation has been highly restrictive. |
| Apr 17, 2026 |
Examining Canada’s cannabis business since legalization It's coming up on eight years since recreational cannabis use in Canada was legalized in 2018. Before that, virtually all cannabis transactions were conducted illegally, in the shadows, where everything, including accurate data, were sketchy at best. Today, we know how and where legal cannabis is grown, where it is warehoused and sold, and how much it is taxed. |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
Canada’s cannabis business since legalization
It’s coming up on eight years since recreational cannabis use in Canada was legalized in 2018. Before that, virtually all cannabis transactions were conducted illegally, in the shadows, where everything, including accurate data, were sketchy at best. Today, we know how and where legal cannabis is grown, where it is warehoused and sold, and how much it is taxed. Half of Canada’s cannabis retailers are small businesses, employing four people or less You will find legal cannabis dispensaries across Canada, precisely 3,295 retail businesses with employees at the end of 2025, on main streets in big cities, in suburban strip malls and in small towns, too. In 2025, just over half (51.4%) of Canada’s cannabis retailers were small shops with one to four employees. Meanwhile, we counted two mega retailers with 200 to 499 employees. |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
Small businesses form the foundation of Canada’s cannabis industry New figures from Statistics Canada show that more than seven years into legal cannabis, 51.4% of Canada’s cannabis retailers were small shops with one to four employees. All but two cannabis retailers are considered small businesses, which the agency defines as an enterprise with 1 to 99 paid employees. This is based on a count of 3,295 retail cannabis businesses with employees at the end of 2025. In addition to the 1,694 stores with 1-4 employees, there were another 1,066 with 5-9 employees. The federal agency also notes there are two large chain ”mega retailers” with 200 to 499 employees. |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
Council vote moves Iqaluit cannabis store closer to relocation Iqaluit city council has voted to take a step closer to allowing an Iqaluit cannabis store to move to a new location in the heart of downtown. At Tuesday’s council meeting, members voted in favour of a rezoning amendment on first reading that would enable the Higher Experience cannabis store to move to a new location 30 metres away from its current site |
| Apr 15, 2026 |
Canadian cannabis producer targets international markets in $26.5M deal Aurora Cannabis Inc. has bought Safari Flower Co. in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $26.5 million. The acquisition includes a $2-million cash payment that is contingent on satisfaction of certain conditions. Aurora says Safari Flower has an EU GMP certified indoor cultivation and manufacturing facility in Ontario. It says the deal that will increase its capacity to supply key international markets, including Germany, Australia, Poland, and the United Kingdom, and support further market expansion. |
| Apr 15, 2026 |
Cannabis consolidation and global demand fuel sector outlook Cannabis markets in Canada and the U.S. are showing uneven growth as the industry matures, with consolidation and international demand emerging as key themes shaping the sector. |
| Apr 15, 2026 |
Pre-rolls overtake flower as top-selling cannabis product in the US American cannabis consumers prefer pre-rolls over any other product. Continuing a years-long trend, pre-roll unit sales grew nearly 20% last year to become the most-sold cannabis product category in the United States, according to a new report from Renton, Washington-based packaging and manufacturing company Custom Cones USA. Pre-rolls generated $3.6 billion in sales, a nearly 10% increase from 2024, according to the report, based on numbers from cannabis analytics firm Headset. |
| Apr 15, 2026 |
Canadian cannabis producer targets international markets in $26.5M deal Aurora Cannabis Inc. has bought Safari Flower Co. in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $26.5 million. The acquisition includes a $2-million cash payment that is contingent on satisfaction of certain conditions. Aurora says Safari Flower has an EU GMP certified indoor cultivation and manufacturing facility in Ontario. |
| Apr 13, 2026 |
How to Start a Cannabis Business: A Complete Guide The global legal cannabis industry is no longer an emerging market, but a maturing one with established regulatory frameworks, institutional capital, and a growing ecosystem of professional services. Europe’s medical cannabis market alone is projected to reach €2.28 billion by 2029, up from €1.09 billion in 2025, according to Prohibition Partners research. For entrepreneurs and investors looking to enter the sector, the opportunity is real, but so is the complexity. This guide covers the key steps involved in starting a cannabis business, from choosing your market and structure to navigating regulation, technology, and funding. |
| Apr 13, 2026 |
Germany Now Represents 62% of Canadian Cannabis Flower Exports as Portugal’s Share Collapses Canadian cannabis exports totalled CA$51.6 million in February 2026 across the three main cannabis HS codes tracked in export data, up 8.7% on the same month a year earlier. Beyond this headline export growth sits a more nuanced picture of supply chains, trade routes, and emerging markets from the world’s largest exporter of cannabis products. |
| Apr 11, 2026 |
Province seeking feedback on proposal to allow cannabis shops to open as early as 7 a.m. Ontarians could soon have the same flexibility to buy cannabis and alcohol at the same time. The Ministry of the Attorney General is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Cannabis Licence Act that would allow stores to open as early as 7 a.m. Under the current law, cannabis retail stores are only able to operate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. |
| Apr 11, 2026 |
Rapid Onset Cannabis Drinks
The ButACake Cherry Hibiscus Elixir has been launched in New Jersey from the cannabis brand as its latest marijuana refreshment that makes use of Azuca's proprietary technology to accelerate effects for consumers. The drink is formulated using Azura's TiME INFUSION processing and has the RTD ACTiVATOR that enables it to achieve onset in five to 15-minutes. |
| Apr 9, 2026 |
Village Farms pilots THC potency range labelling in BC A cannabis company in British Columbia has introduced the first THC potency ranges on dried flower in the Canadian adult-use market. Pure Sunfarms has started providing a potency range labelling on cannabis packaging for its Pink Kush sold in BC, reinforcing what the company says is the value of a more transparent and realistic approach to labelling. |
| Apr 8, 2026 |
Tilray Expands Canadian Cannabis Portfolio with Launch of PORTAL™, A New High Intensity Brand for the Experienced Consumer Tilray Brands, Inc. company (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company at the forefront of the beverage, cannabis and wellness industries, today announced the launch of PORTAL™, its newest cannabis brand engineered specifically for seasoned, high?tolerance consumers seeking uncompromising potency, consistency, and performance, just ahead of 4/20 next month. |