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Posts tagged “Cannabis Retail”

A customer browses a display of cannabis products bundled for a BOGO sale, supported by vendor promotional units to increase sell-through.

3 Strategies to Secure the Best Vendor Deals for Your Dispensary

Improve dispensary inventory flow and profitability with cannabis-specific tips for securing credits, promos, and consignment.
Start negotiating for support that protects your margins and moves your product.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Dispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
A dispensary staff member smiles and gestures toward a wooden display cabinet while assisting a customer near the entrance of a bright, modern cannabis shop. Large windows and potted plants create a welcoming atmosphere. Overlaid text reads: “How to Improve the Customer Experience at Your Dispensary – Guide to turning one-time buyers into repeat customers.”

How to Improve the Customer Experience at Your Dispensary

Better service. Happier customers. See how to level up your dispensary experience with smart tools and smooth operations.
Tips to improve your dispensary customer experience, and turn one-time buyers into regulars
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis Marketing
A split-screen graphic compares two cannabis software platforms, Cova and Flowhub. The left side features the Cova logo against a yellow background, showcasing its minimalist, interconnected dot design. The right side displays the Flowhub logo with a green cannabis leaf icon on a green background. A bold white "VS" is centered between the two logos, emphasizing the comparison. The vibrant colors and clean design convey a head-to-head evaluation of the two platforms.

Cova vs Flowhub: 2026 Dispensary POS Comparison

Cova vs Flowhub compared for 2026: compliance, inventory, the new native e-commerce on both platforms, delivery gaps, and what an all-in-one replaces.
Both finally shipped e-commerce. The gap that's left is the one that costs most.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
7 Proven Strategies to Bring New Customers into Your Dispensary

7 Proven Strategies to Bring New Customers into Your Dispensary in 2026

7 proven tactics to bring new customers into your dispensary in 2026, from AI search visibility and SEO to referrals and community partnerships.
Paid cannabis ads are still mostly off the table. Here's what actually fills the door in 2026.
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Miki Yokoyama
Community & Experience Lead
Cannabis MarketingCannabis Retail
Banner: Cannabis SMS Marketing: Compliance and Best Practices

Cannabis SMS Marketing: Compliance + Best Practices for 2026

Texting is the highest-converting channel in cannabis retail, and the fastest way to land a TCPA lawsuit. Here's how to run SMS the right way.
What dispensaries need to know before hitting send.
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Miki Yokoyama
Community & Experience Lead
Cannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceCannabis Marketing
Blog banner with the title "How to Switch Dispensary POS Without Downtime" overlaid on a photo of two customers browsing inside a modern cannabis dispensary called Erb & Arb, with green-lit product shelves and digital menu boards visible in the background.

How to Switch Dispensary POS Without Losing a Day of Sales

A dispensary POS migration playbook: prep, overnight cutover, Metrc cleanup, and go-live with zero downtime. See how operators switch in days, not months.
Here's exactly how to migrate your cannabis point of sale — and keep the doors open.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis ComplianceCannabis DeliveryCannabis Industry Leadership
Explore how to set up a cannabis dispensary

Choosing the Best Sales Model for Cannabis Retail Success

From counter service to delivery, discover the best sales model to grow your dispensary in any market.
Explore modern dispensary workflows with this guide.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis RetailDispensary Inventory Management
DISPENSARY LOSS PREVENTION 101, Track Every Action and Every Gram with Audit Log, Team Permissions & Cycle Counts

Dispensary Loss Prevention 101

How dispensaries prevent loss — shrinkage, internal theft, and process gaps — with audit logs, blind cycle counts, and tight POS permissions. A practical guide.
Learn how to protect your inventory and profits with Meadow's security tools.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
A dispensary customer wearing a green plaid jacket holds up a small cannabis product jar in front of a bright, back-lit display wall filled with various cannabis products. On the right side, bold text reads “Dispensary Discount Strategy” with a purple line underneath and subtext: “How to Drive Sales Without Losing Margin.” The setting appears modern and well-lit, emphasizing smart cannabis retail.

Smarter Ways to Discount: Building a Profitable Dispensary Discount Strategy

How to build a dispensary discount strategy that grows profit, not just traffic; which promotions to run, when to run them, and how to protect your margins.
Win customers without giving away your profit—here’s how.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis Marketing
Metrc integrated and user friendly POS system Meadow makes managing inventory simple

5 Reasons Your Dispensary Inventory is Inaccurate

Learn why your dispensary inventory is off and how to fix it with Meadow POS
Let's look at five of the most common reasons behind cannabis retail inventory inaccuracies and how they can easily be avoided with our user-friendly dispensary POS system.
A smiling woman with fair skin and long dark highlighted hair.
Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Dispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail