Cannabis Retail Opportunities Abound
Cannabis is perhaps the most exciting retail opportunity to hit U.S. markets in decades. The lucrative combination of rapid sales growth, an ever-expanding customer base and government-enforced protection against mass-retail has resulted in a unique market that is unlikely to be replicated anytime soon.
BDS Analytics’ Top 5: Exercise and Cannabis
To some, cannabis and exercise may seem like an unlikely pairing. But those in the know understand that cannabis in its various forms can serve as a great pre, during, or post-workout supplement. These Top 5 insights from BDS Analytics counter the “lazy stoner” stereotype and show that cannabis often is a welcome addition to […]
Pets, Pain and CBD: The Many Applications of Cannabinoid Products Webinar Recap
CBD: it spans product categories, retail channels, regulatory landscapes – and even species. Last month’s webinar covered the current cannabis market as it relates to pain management as well as pet care, both within the dispensary channel (CBD from marijuana) and in the general retail market (hemp-derived CBD). While pain management and pet care might […]
Top 5 Data Insights: Labor Day Weekend Sales
We’re in no rush to say goodbye to summer, but, as we head into Labor Day weekend, let’s review how the cannabis industry has fared during Labor Day weekends past and other key summer holiday periods:
BDS Analytics’ Top 5 Insights From Our Upcoming Pet & Pain Webinar
Our August webinar, Pet, Pain, and CBD: The Many Applications of Cannabis Products is coming up this week. Here is some of what you can expect to learn – be sure to tune in on Thursday for the full story.
California’s Cannabis Industry is Ready to Realize Its Full Potential
Inspired by the Cannabis Intelligence Briefing Series Report:
BDS Analytics’ Top 5 Cannabis Beverage Facts in 2019
As cannabis products and delivery systems continue to evolve, infused beverages are rapidly moving to the forefront– most recently marked by the announced partnership between Arizona Beverages and Dixie Brands. As of September 1, 2019, BDS Analytics market data reports 107 beverage brands in the legal dispensary channel (up from 69 in Q2 of 2018) […]
Gummies Are as Popular as Ever
Cannabis Ingestibles cover a lot of ground, including everything from pills to slices of pie to bottles of THC-infused cold-brewed coffee. But one style of ingestible dominates the market: the gummy.
Will Global Legal Cannabis Spending Exceed $40 Billion by 2024?
Consumer spending on legal cannabis worldwide reached $10.9 billion in 2018. This number is especially significant considering the variables at play: the California market transition from lightly regulated medical-only to fully regulated adult-use; the maturation of first-in, adult-use markets in Colorado and Washington; and the lackluster rollout of legal adult-use cannabis in Canada. As legalization […]
The $20 Billion CBD Race

Whether or not you keep up with the cannabis industry, you’ve likely heard the term “CBD” recently. Seemingly overnight, CBD is appearing everywhere from beauty product lines to burger joints. As it turns out, there’s legitimate reasoning behind “today’s” latest hype.