The success of a dispensary hinges not just on the quality of its products but on the calibre of its budtenders. Crafting an effective hiring, onboarding, and training strategy is crucial for ensuring long-term profitability in this industry. There is a growing problem. Retail leadership is o...

Then ask yourself these questions: Are all the weeks equal? Are there any holidays that could influence if you will have more or fewer customers? Will you see an increase in the number of customers because of paydays? Most stores do. Have you ever wondered why some weeks at your store are busie...

420 + Deep Discounts might entice customers to buy more... once. We all know 420 is a massive time for discounting, and cannabis dispensaries will continue to offer category-wide promotions and door-busting deals.  However you're approaching 420 you must do so strategically.  A great way to ...

Join Krista and Jay on this exciting episode of Pod of Flowers as they chat with Andrew Lowitz and Shareef El-Sissi from Terpene Belt Farms. This is a great episode. The team goes deep on Cannabis Product Standardization. Without it, education to both budtenders and customers will continue to ...

Budtender leaves. Sales dip. The cycle repeats.  Dispensary budtender turnover is higher than the average across all other industries, according to Headset. Sky-high turnover is bleeding away cannabis retailers dry - whether it’s time, money or customer loyalty.  What if your onboarding could b...

In this episode, hosts Krista and Jay are joined by David Côté, CEO of Northern Helm, at the prestigious Hall of Flowers event in Toronto. David makes a return to the Pod of Flowers podcast, offering valuable insights into the importance of promotional calendars in comprehending customer behavi...

  What makes a cannabis customer loyal? It’s a question we get asked often at Vetrina. The data tells us cannabis customers visit a cannabis retail store on average 8x a year. If that seems a bit low to you, that’s because you’re not their only dispensary. That’s right. The average cannabis c...

In cannabis retail, the power of data-driven planning is undeniable.  To thrive in fierce competition, dispensaries need to unlock the power of both historical and forward-looking data to uncover opportunities that not only drive profitability but also safeguard product integrity.  In this blog...

Why do customers continue to choose your store(s) over your competitors? The average cannabis consumer visits three recreational cannabis retailers, meaning you are competing for a portion of their cannabis budget. On average, cannabis customers shop approximately 8 times a year. When their loyal...

Employee turnover is a common issue in the cannabis industry, causing significant challenges due to the costs of onboarding and rehiring. In our recent guest blog for Flowhub, we discuss the secrets behind successful dispensaries that have high employee retention. Discover practical tips, includ...