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Responsible regulations vs. failed prohibition policies

 By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jul. 16, 2026

The state of behind-the-counter regulations

CBD/Hemp

Hemp beverages: Exploring the market potential in Chicago

 Jul. 16, 2026

Chicago emerges as a unique case study for THC beverages, with a robust cannabis market and a distinct regulatory landscape, both consumers and retailers are navigating a rapidly changing environment

Tobacco

Reshaping the back bar: What to cut, what to grow and what’s coming next

By Diane Adam on Jul. 09, 2026

Convenience retail sees nicotine pouches accelerate and vape-product authorizations increase

CBD/Hemp

California awards $227M in cannabis grants to combat illegal operations, fund youth prevention

By Diane Adam on Jun. 29, 2026

Governor’s latest funding round brings total Proposition 64 grants to more than $350M

Company News

CSP names finalists in 2026 Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest

By CSP Staff on Jun. 24, 2026

Voting is open through Aug. 7

CBD/Hemp

Virginia strikes deal to begin retail cannabis sales on July 1, 2027

By Diane Adam on Jun. 18, 2026

New agreement creates a maximum of 350 retail cannabis establishment licenses

CBD/Hemp

Trump administration ‘welcomes the opportunity’ to work with Congress regarding hemp-derived cannabinoid products

By Diane Adam on Jun. 10, 2026

Bill moving through Congress could influence how products are regulated and sold at retail, including convenience stores

CBD/Hemp

States advance hemp and cannabis rule changes

By Diane Adam on Jun. 04, 2026

Illinois moves to formalize hemp licensing, New Jersey revises rules on hemp beverages

CBD/Hemp

Convenience must act immediately to save Illinois’ hemp beverage market

By Melissa Vonder Haar on May 30, 2026

Legislature poised to add a behind-the-counter mandate with just hours left in the session

CBD/Hemp

California cannabis sales bring in almost $248M in tax revenue for first-quarter 2026

By Diane Adam on May 27, 2026

Since January 2018, cannabis sales have generated more than $8.1B in tax revenue, state agency says

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