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NJ’s recreational cannabis sales hit $160M in Q2 (updated)
After receipts for medicinal cannabis are factored in, that number tops $193.1 million for the latest period, according to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Cookies opens 1st NJ recreational cannabis dispensary
Founded in San Francisco by rapper-entrepreneur Berner, the new adult-use shop is located in Harrison, right across from Red Bull Arena.
Free expungement clinic set for Roselle
Ayr Wellness Inc. and Blaze Responsibly are teaming up with the borough to provide individuals an opportunity to remove past cannabis-related convictions from their records, and more.
Testing for marijuana use remains a fraught issue for NJ employers
Companies are trying to find the middle ground between attracting and retaining a qualified workforce with potential safety risks and liabilities.
ER visits on the rise for cannabis-related conditions among children
Between 2020 and 2022, hospitals nationwide saw a surge in the number of kids who consumed toxic levels of the substance or smoked enough marijuana to require medical care, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Newark approves application from Wu-Tang rapper’s cannabis franchise
After the Newark Central Planning Board failed to endorse an application filed earlier this year by Hashstoria, an Oregon-based cannabis franchise backed by Raekwon The Chef, officials have reversed course.
Ayr debuts expanded Eatontown dispensary (updated)
The bigger and brighter shop offers increased maximum occupancy and nearly triple the number of point-of-sale stations.
Cannabist workers ratify 1st union contract
More than a year after winning the fight to organize, employees at Columbia Care Inc.’s dispensary in Deptford voted unanimously to accept the agreement.
Curaleaf plans more South Jersey layoffs (updated)
The announcement from the largest publicly traded cannabis company in the world comes about four months after the multistate operator unveiled plans to wind down cultivation at its Bellmawr facility and transfer growing operations to another site as part of an effort to streamline its business.
Feds order NJ smoke shop to stop selling delta-8 THC snacks
According to officials, the products intentionally mimic well-known brands, making it easy for consumers – especially kids – to confuse them with foods such as Sour Patch Kids, Oreos and Doritos.
Ayr, well-known cannabis advocates team to launch brand
The new line – Mudd Brothers Cannabis Co. – will debut at the multistate operator’s retail shops in Union, Eatontown and Woodbridge July 10.
Experts explore highs and lows of NJ’s cannabis industry
The very nature of being involved with a product that is still illegal at the federal level and subject to an ever-shifting regulatory landscape can make it very difficult for aspiring cannaprenuers to pursue their dream.
