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Marijuana Consumers Are Dealing With Information Overload

Briefly: Variety, pricing, technology or strength of the THC component? What are consumers really looking for when shopping for cannabis products?

Who: John Hartmann, CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings, contributed to a conversation about how to best attract retail consumers at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on April 16-17.

Quoted: “I think having a really well-balanced menu that meets the needs of a variety of customers is something we’re focused on."

Who Else: According to Kyle Sherman, founder and CEO of Flowhub, the tech is crucial. "It’s funny tech is such a behind-the-scenes thing, right?" he asked. "It’s pretty easy to forget that."

What Else: Pricing, assortment and promo strategy are among the most important value points in cannabis, C3 Industries’ co-founder and CEO Ankur Rungta said.

Click here to read more insights from the panelists.

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In a type of sale and repurchase agreement, Vinovest executed a contract with a major whiskey brand to buy 125 barrels of American Single Malt at $1,350 per barrel and store them for five years. At the end of that aging process, said brand agrees, contractually, to buy the lot back at $2,800 per barrel, bottle it, slap their label on, and bring it to market.

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ZINGERS

GOP Senator Tim Scott's Fentanyl Bill Signed Into Law, Freezes And Sanctions Assets Of Mexican Cartel

Marijuana Reform On Fast Track In These States As Senator Schumer Stresses The Need For A Bipartisan Effort

Wana Brands To Enter New Era: CEO Endorses 'Fantastic Leadership Team' As Succession Nears

Investors Shuffle Stock Positions In Aurora Cannabis: Beyond Earnings, Liquidity Looks Appealing

A coalition of 20 U.S. Democratic lawmakers sent a letter on Wednesday to the Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Justice saying 'It's Time To Act' on cannabis rescheduling.

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

Kim Kardashian And VP Harris Discuss Cannabis Justice Reform

Briefly: Continuing her commitment to criminal justice reform, businesswoman and celeb Kim Kardashian met with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss new strategies for addressing marijuana policies.

So Basically: The meeting, which took place at the White House, highlighted President Joe Biden's recent use of clemency powers, particularly for non-violent offenses.

Historically: Kardashian has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, notably influencing policy during the Trump administration alongside Jared Kushner.

So What? This collaboration between Kardashian and Harris not only underscores the ongoing reform efforts but also showcases the influential role celebrities can play in shaping public policy and social justice.

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