Posts tagged “Cannabis Retail”

Budtender verifying a customer's ID at a dispensary check-in counter with an iPad point of sale.

Dispensary ID Verification SOP: A Budtender's Guide

Dispensary ID and age verification SOP: scanning, passports, medical documents, delivery checks, and state rules for CA, NY, NJ, MA, MI, and MN.
What to check, in what order. An SOP you can post at check-in.
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A smiling customer and a friendly budtender complete a cashless transaction inside a modern dispensary. The budtender, wearing a dark green "Green Earth Co." hoodie, hands a small product to the customer, who is dressed in a black faux fur coat. They engage in a warm, casual interaction at a sleek wooden checkout counter, where a tablet-based point-of-sale system is visible. In the background, a vibrant green plant wall features a neon sign reading "Inhale, Exhale" with a lit joint illustration. The dispensary has a clean, welcoming ambiance with framed certificates on the walls, potted plants, and natural lighting.

How to Accept Cashless Payments at Your Dispensary

How dispensaries accept payment today: PIN debit, ACH, dual pricing, and where cashless ATMs fit. What rescheduling did and didn't change.
See which payment setup fits your dispensary →
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This image features a split-screen design, with Jane's logo on the left side against a bright yellow background and Dutchie's logo on the right side set against a bold red background. A prominent "VS" in white text is positioned in the center, dividing the two sides with a diagonal line, symbolizing a direct comparison between the two companies.

Jane vs Dutchie: 2026 Dispensary POS Comparison

Jane vs Dutchie compared for 2026: e-commerce menus, POS maturity, 4/20 reliability records, payment flexibility, and total cost, plus where Meadow fits.
Which dispensary software is best for your business? Learn about their features, challenges, and the hidden costs you need to know.
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California cannabis excise tax calculation, shown at a dispensary counter where a budtender builds an order on Meadow POS running on an iPad, with product shelves in the background.

California Cannabis Excise Tax: How to Calculate It in 2026

California's cannabis excise tax is 15% of gross receipts. Here's the current rate, what counts as gross receipts, and a worked calculation.
Adding 15% and 9.25% gives you the wrong number. Here's how to get the right one.
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How SWED Built a Fast, Customer-First Cannabis Experience with Meadow POS

How SWED Built a Fast, Customer-First Dispensary with Meadow POS

See how SWED built one of LA’s fastest cannabis retail operations on Meadow POS with 1–2 minute checkouts, built-in audit logs, and Weedmaps menu sync.
Explore the tools SWED relies on to keep inventory moving, teams aligned, and customers happy.
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Budtender showing a customer cannabis products from a glass display case at a dispensary, illustrating the blog post Budtender Incentives: Motivate Your Team and Lift Sales

Budtender Incentives: Motivate Your Team and Lift Sales

How budtender incentives boost dispensary sales and cut turnover, five plays you can run this week, and how Meadow and SparkPlug automate the whole thing.
Your budtenders influence 3 in 4 purchases. Five plays that turn that into revenue.
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With cannabis recalls on the rise, dispensaries must ensure inventory accuracy to prevent costly compliance violations and regulatory fines.

Cannabis Recalls Are Rising: Avoid Six-Figure Fines with Cycle Counts

How dispensaries handle cannabis recalls and run cycle counts to keep Metrc accurate — blind counts, reconciliation, and audit-ready inventory. A practical guide.
Discover how accurate inventory tracking keeps your business protected.
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The Higher Path dispensary storefront in Sherman Oaks, featured in Meadow's case study on the Alpine IQ loyalty integration

How The Higher Path Fixed Online Loyalty by Switching to Meadow + Alpine IQ

A decade-old LA institution replaced three disconnected systems and took loyalty off the phone for good.
Better loyalty, happier customers, more time for your team. Inside The Higher Path's switch to Meadow + Alpine IQ.
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Blog banner reading 'How to Open a Delivery Service in New York: 2026 Guide' with a Manhattan skyline view and an I-Love-NY style emblem featuring a cannabis leaf.

How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Service in New York: A 2026 Guide

The complete guide to launching a compliant cannabis delivery operation in New York: From licensing, Metrc, vehicle requirements, delivery zones, and the tools that make it work.
Read the full guide.
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Green Wednesday Guide for Cannabis Dispensaries

Mastering Green Wednesday: A Guide for Dispensaries to Maximize Holiday Sales

See how you can turn Green Wednesday into a record-breaking sales event.
Explore expert strategies to prepare your dispensary for holiday success.
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