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Posts tagged “Cannabis Retail”

Retro synthwave illustration of a striped sun setting over a dark horizon beneath a purple-to-orange gradient sky dotted with stars, with a dashed road receding toward the vanishing point. Headline text reads 'Dutchie Plus Sunset: What Dispensaries Should Do Next,' tagged 'Dispensary Guide.'

Dutchie Plus Is Sunsetting: What Dispensaries Should Do Next

The Dutchie Plus sunset arrives in 2026. Here's what stops working, what it means for your SEO and integrations, and how to migrate without losing orders.
Move before the Dutchie Plus deadline to turn a forced change into an upgrade.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis Retail
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Schedule III Cannabis: What Dispensaries Need to Know in 2026

A guide to Schedule III cannabis for dispensary operators: how rescheduling affects 280E, what's still pending for adult-use, and how to prepare your business for what comes next.
What Schedule III means for dispensary taxes, banking, and what comes next.
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David Hua
CEO and Co-Founder
Cannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
Cannabis 280E tax guide: what dispensary owners need to know,

Cannabis 280E Tax: What Every Dispensary Owner Should Know

280E taxes dispensaries on gross profit, not net. Learn the one legal lever that lowers your bill, plus what 2026 rescheduling actually changes.
What 280E really costs dispensaries, and how to manage it.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
A smiling dispensary employee organizing cannabis product inventory on stockroom shelves, illustrating catalogue and bulk product management with Meadow's Multi Edit.

Bulk Edit Dispensary Products: How Multi Edit Saves Hours

How dispensaries bulk edit products: update prices, categories, and catalogue data across an entire menu in minutes, not hours.
Multi Edit Products: Bulk Edit Your Entire Dispensary Catalogue in One Pass
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Marketing
Budtender counting cash at a dispensary POS register with an iPad point-of-sale system, illustrating the deals and promotions covered in this guide

6 Dispensary Deals that Boost Sales and your Bottom Line: A 2026 Guide

Learn about must-have promotions that drive customer engagement, increase sales, and elevate your dispensary's success.
Discover essential deals every dispensary should offer, backed by Meadow POS's decade of experience.
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Lauren Sutton
Senior Client Success
Cannabis RetailCannabis Delivery
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
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
Client Success/Community & Experience Lead
Cannabis MarketingCannabis Retail
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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
Client Success/Community & Experience Lead
Cannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceCannabis Marketing
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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