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Colorado’s legalization is widely considered a success story that served as a model for the 24 states across the country that have followed in its footsteps in legalizing recreational cannabis. But there is one area that some industry experts think Colorado got things wrong — or at least, hasn’t maximized to its fullest: cannabis tourism. ...Read Article
The Denver Post visits Seed & Smith's facility to check out our ready-to-be-planted clones for home growers in Colorado....Read Article
Seed & Smith listed as #1 on the list of the "Top Ten Hottest Cannabis Brands in Colorado", focusing on homegrown Colorado brands that re not MSOs according to MJ Brand Insights....Read Press Release
Here are some local gift suggestions made here in Colorado. ... yet to make a dent in your holiday gift list — trust us, you're not alone....Read More
With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release. So we're rounding up a few significant releases....Read More
Most retail employees must deal with long lines, big sales and demanding customers during the holiday season, and that holds for the cannabis industry, as well. In some ways, budtenders get hit even harder: Dispensaries don't just take part in Black Friday; they also promote Green Wednesday. ...Read More
With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release. So we're rounding up a few significant releases. This week, we look at releases by MXXN, Select, and more. ...Read More
Of all the myriad ways to consume cannabis, my favorite is smoking a vape pen.It wasn’t always. As someone who just moved to Colorado in late 2019, I didn’t have a robust selection of products to choose from in my prior years as a recreational smoker. And while I once thought I’d never grow out of the nostalgia of loading a bowl of flower, vaporizers give me the consistent experience I’m looking for without the need for a lighter or other equipment....Read More
Everyone loves a good brand-musician product collaboration, especially when proceeds benefit the local community. Out in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s leading cannabis brand Seed & Smith has partnered with Colorado-based musical duo Big Gigantic, who has released multiple hits including “All of Me” and “The Little Things.”...Read More
Colorado-based cannabis company Seed & Smith has released a limited edition of its fan-favorite Dart pen in collaboration with musicians Big Gigantic.The pen itself has a tie-dye design and features two limited-edition strains. All proceeds will go to the Big Gigantic Difference Foundation supporting local charities. ...Read Press Release
According to the state’s Department of Revenue, Coloradans spent over 2 billion dollars on cannabis in 2020. The 17 percent increase in sales is being attributed by some to the governor’s decision to deem dispensaries essential during the coronavirus pandemic....Read Press Release
Like so many things about 2020, cannabis sales in Colorado were outrageous; people spent more than $2 billion on products. That's more money than they ever have before. That total continues the industry’s upward trajectory and breaks the previous record set just the year before in 2019....Read Press Release
Every movement needs people with energy, passion and power to push it forward. Coming off its seventh year and record-breaking sales, Colorado marijuana's industry has never moved faster, and the people driving that movement have never been more interesting....Read Press Release
The multibillion-dollar industry, born in Colorado, has been deemed essential nationwide. Within the state, delivery is about to take off. Here's what (and who) else to watch....Read Press Release
There are so many amazing vaporizers to choose from, deciding on one can be challenging. While the vaporizer industry has continued to evolve over the years, each year is met with something new. Whether it be a new product, device, or vaping style, each year manufacturers introduce something new to the public....Read Press Release
The cannabis products that brought me peace, happiness, or a better experience in an otherwise brutal year....Read Press Release
It’s been quite a year for retail cannabis. Despite medical and recreational dispensaries maintaining “essential” status throughout most of the country, the global pandemic has seen hundreds of thousands of lives lost and millions of jobs cut in the restaurant, hospitality and travel industries....Read Press Release
Still haven't finished your gift shopping? Maybe it's time to follow your nose. Marijuana and hemp companies have something for just about everyone these days, from the family stoner to an old-school grandparent. We've spent the past year trying out a wide range of cannabis items, and now have selected ten of our favorite CBD and THC products, edibles, smoking accessories and more....Read Press Release
Colorado dispensaries sold more marijuana in the first 10 months of 2020 than they did during a record-setting sales year in 2019. October sales totaled more than $199.7 million in October, pushing the state’s annual revenue to more than $1.8 billion, according to the Department of Revenue. By comparison, sales totaled about $1.75 billion in 2019, making this the highest selling year since recreational weed hit the market in 2014....Read Press Release
As more states legalize cannabis, more first timers of all ages and demographics are considering their first trip to a dispensary, but they aren’t sure what to do. Instead of me taking all of you on a personal trip to a dispensary, we reached out to some of the best dispensaries in the country and their experts to put together a list of advice and tips to make your first trip, and every trip, easy and fun....David Wallach -- Cannabis & Tech Today | Dec. 3, 2020
Can you believe December is already just around the corner? While some may argue that it’s too early to start stringing up the lights, I think we all deserve a longer holiday season this year. What better way to end 2020 than enjoying some high-quality cannabis treats and gifts?...Read Press Release
When I first saw the DART, a sleek, black vape no larger than a USB drive, I had to learn more. My roommate had been brandishing his new vape around the house, and when I gave it a try, I could see why he liked it so much....Read Press Release
It’s tricky to develop attractive cannabis packaging that will keep children from opening it while still enabling seniors seeking relief to access what’s inside....Read Press Release
For some consumers, the goal is to enter and exit a cannabis dispensary as quickly as possible. Others, however, are curious about their product’s seed-to-sale journey and may even want to forge relationships with those making their favorite goods—that’s where Seed & Smith excels....Read Press Release
Cannabis was recreationally legalized in Colorado six years ago and today, weed has become an inexorable part of this state’s economy and lifestyle. It’s created huge streams of income and sources of employment and it’s proven to be one of the most philanthropic industries in the entire state....Read Press Release
It’s been nearly eight years since Colorado legalized marijuana, but the world of weed—and now CBD and hemp, too—can still be confusing. With so many products and strains on the market, and so many unknowns because cannabis remains federally illegal and thus difficult to study, it’s not surprising that consumers have plenty of questions. ...Read Press Release
The coronavirus pandemic forced marijuana companies to be creative in getting the word out during this year’s 4/20 sales event. With limited to no in-store sales capabilities, businesses leaned on web-based solutions, including social media, videoconferencing and email marketing to reach consumers about the unofficial April 20 cannabis holiday....Read Press Release
'Since the checks started dropping we have seen a huge jump and it is all coming from the local community,' says a Colorado cannabis industry worker....Read Press Release
Was your dispensary particularly packed last week? On April 15, dispensaries in legal markets across the country saw substantial sales spikes. It is the same day the federal government sent out stimulus checks to about 80 million Americans (60 million Americans are estimated to still be waiting for their checks)....Read Press Release
DENVER (KDVR) — Some people are using their stimulus money for things like rent and groceries, while others are using it to buy marijuana. Dispensaries saw a huge spike in sales on April 15, which is the same day millions of Americans received their stimulus checks from the federal government....Read Press Release
DENVER – The marijuana industry embraces change. Edible products and pre-rolled joints are out. Vape concentrates and loose "flower," which can be packed into bongs or pipes or rolled into joints and provide more bang for the buck, are in. Stores are effectively closed. Instead, customers order online and pick up curbside, a major shift from when each buyer had to be personally verified by a licensed store worker....Read Press Release
What is the day to day of a budtender like? The day-to-day as a store manager differs every day. The focus is to make sure we educate and provide excellent customer service to our patients....Read Press Release
The marijuana industry won't receive any official aid from federal business bailout packages, but it still received an assist from the first round of stimulus payments, which came just in time for the plant's biggest holiday...Read Press Release
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis deemed marijuana dispensaries “critical” retail businesses in an executive order March 22 urging employers to reduce their in-person workforces, meaning they would stay open if other industries were forced to shutter to mitigate the spread of coronavirus....Read Press Release
A guide to the rapidly changing state of legal cannabis, and how to obtain it, in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic....Read Press Release
A lack of things to do besides shop at dispensaries hasn't exactly hurt pot's popularity, but offering customers grow tours, building themed dispensaries or opening a pot lounge next door certainly adds to the fun...Read Press Release
While most companies in cannabis-friendly cities across the country—with the exception of West Hollywood—are still trying to navigate the confusion surrounding social consumption regulations, one workaround is through hosting official tours and bespoke experiences...Read Press Release
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was lauded in May when he signed into law legislation allowing outside money to be invested in the state’s cannabis industry. Since the law went into effect Nov. 1, outside capital has already begun flowing into Colorado marijuana businesses....Read Press Release
The day before Thanksgiving isn't just the busiest travel day of the year, it's also the most popular day to shop for weed, according to data....Read Press Release
The High Times Cannabis Cup, one of cannabis culture's most popular commercial competitions, silently came and went through Denver last week. Dozens of Colorado cannabis growers, extractors and infused product makers put their skills to the test with Cannabis Cup judges on November 21 at Englewood's Gothic Theatre, with a few brands taking home several trophies....Read Press Release
America's vaping problem didn't just surface in 2019 — it exploded. Well over 2,000 recorded cases of pulmonary illnesses related to vaping have been reported over the past several months, and four dozen of those have ended in death....Read Press Release
Most companies in cannabis-friendly cities across the country are still trying to navigate the confusion surrounding social consumption regulations (ahem, Aspen), but one workaround is through hosting official tours and bespoke experiences. As the first metropolis to make marijuana legal for adult use, Denver has one of the most extensive selections of organized outings compared to locales like Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and San Francisco....Read Press Release
When small business developer Jennifer Axcell started using cannabis to treat her chronic pain, the lack of easy access to medical advice frustrated her....Read Press Release
Whether it’s a cannabis-focused arts and music festival, a “garden party” or a tour that guides visitors from cultivation all the way to the sales floor, experts say that creating memories that stick with customers is among the most effective ways to build brand loyalty....Read Press Release
Seed & Smith’s vertically integrated cannabis facility has cultivation, extraction, packaging and retail facilities on-site at its Denver, Colo. location, and each component is showcased through the company’s complimentary facility tours, which offer transparency and customer education, according to Director of Logistics Mike Lempert....Read Press Release
