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The latest MJBiz Factbook is here, delivering the data and insights cannabis business leaders need to navigate an evolving market.

This edition takes a closer look at the forces shaping the industry, from M&A and investment activity to opportunities across international markets, plus a state-by-state analysis of the U.S. cannabis landscape.

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F E A T U R E D  S T O R Y

Has convenience become the deciding factor in cannabis sales?

What’s driving cannabis consumers’ purchasing decisions? New sales trends suggest convenience could be playing a bigger role, as shoppers gravitate toward products that require less effort and fit more easily into everyday life. That shift is influencing which product categories are gaining ground and how brands are thinking about innovation. As the cannabis consumer base evolves, removing friction could become an increasingly important part of winning them over. Read story >

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Diversity is not the same as equity in US cannabis industry

Diversity and equity are often treated as interchangeable in the cannabis industry, but guest columnist Akil S. Patterson argues there’s an important distinction. He examines who was most harmed by cannabis prohibition, who holds power in today’s legal market and what meaningful equity should look like when it comes to ownership, opportunity and industry leadership. Read story >

More Headlines

• Marijuana rescheduling decision nears as DEA publishes hearing transcript. Read story >
• Cultivation potential leads Grown Rogue to snap up PharmaCann’s New York medical cannabis permit. Read story >
• Twice-ousted Massachusetts cannabis czar sues again, claiming corruption and public safety risks. Read story >
• Viola founder says hemp ban crushes companies following rules. Read story >

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