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NEXT Track: Retail
Retail Meet-Up in Partnership with CanEx Jamaica
A great opportunity to network with cannabis and hemp retailers to problem solve and share ideas. In partnership with CanEx Jamaica […]
Retail Roundtable: How Are You Reaching New Customers During the Pandemic?
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Being Nimble: Lessons in Pivoting & Execution during COVID-19
The current COVID-19 situation has forced cannabis businesses to remain flexible and quickly pivot to serve the needs of their customers and partners in the supply chain. Being deemed an essential business in most of the states where cannabis is legal has provided examples of how being nimble in your planning can allow cannabis businesses to navigate […]
Customer Acquisition and Lead Generation in a Downward-Trending Economy
COVID-19 has significantly altered how business is conducted when attempting to acquire new leads and customers. Up until now, the cannabis industry has heavily relied on solidifying relationships during in-person events and face-to-face meetings. The present circumstances have left many wondering what steps to take as growth slows and revenue projections soften? In this session, […]
Overcoming Staffing and Operational Challenges Resulting from COVID-19
The current global situation has presented cannabis CEOs and business owners with challenges regarding employee staffing and keeping operations running smoothly. Effective leadership during these times can help to mitigate the disruption to your employees and your business overall. In this session, you’ll hear from cannabis CEOs on how they are handling the current crisis […]
A Look Ahead: The Marijuana and Hemp Markets
Marijuana Business Daily Research Editor Eli McVey and Hemp Editor Kristen Nichols will share their expertise on how 2020 is going to shake out given unexpected industry challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also look ahead and discuss how 2020 provides insights into the outlook for both industries in 2021. […]
Searching for Stability Part 1: A Look at Current and Future Market Conditions in the Golden State
The current conditions in California don’t paint a rosy picture for business owners, but there are changes on the horizon which could help to settle the nation’s largest cannabis market. In this session, you’ll hear from MJBiz Daily’s Senior Reporter, John Schroyer, who has been covering the Golden State cannabis industry since adult sales began […]
Today’s Silver Bullet: Maintain Your Stake in the Market and Position for Profitability
In recent years, many larger operators have burned through capital to expand into new regions and markets. Now, with the current investment climate along with the global crisis unfolding, companies are being forced to scale back expansion plans, rethink spending and focus on reaching profitability. How can you ensure that you are not losing market […]
Searching for Stability Part 2: Surviving in California’s Cannabis Market
The first two years of legal adult-use sales in California have forced many companies into crisis mode. The global pandemic has exacerbated the issues plaguing already struggling operators in the Golden State. Conditions are likely to get worse before they get better for many operators, underscoring the need for businesses to formulate a viable survival […]
Re-structuring Your Business for Sustainability amid Market Contraction
The cannabis industry has seen immense growth in the past two years until recently. Prior to the global pandemic, companies were scaling back or scrapping acquisitions and laying off employees to reach a more stable financial position. Structuring your business intelligently during an economic downturn is imperative to creating a sustainable business model. In this […]
Federal Legalization, Global Crises and Recession: Future Proofing Your Business for Disruption
Pre-pandemic, the cannabis industry was growing at an unprecedented pace, with national sales forecasted to be approximately $20B by 2020. But even the resilient cannabis industry has been heavily impacted by COVID-19. This talk integrates business and legal perspectives to provide a high-level holistic look at how the pandemic has impacted the industry, how cannabis […]
Keynote: Think Bigger
“Now is the time for a revolution in the cannabis industry. We’re here to inspire brands to think bigger while helping expand the diversity of products, people and thinking in the industry” – Dia Simms In this session, award-winning entrepreneur Dia Simms – who has worked closely with musician/businessman Sean “Diddy” Combs – will talk about how the hemp and marijuana companies need to “Think […]
Be Everywhere: Integrating Technology into Your Retail Experience
In 2019 and beyond, how well your cannabis store feels and functions depends a lot less than you might think on your facility, products and what customers can see. Your store’s success will depend just as much on technology that customers can’t see yet will improve their experience and keep them coming back. There are […]