BDSA Launches Illinois Retail Sales Tracking
BOULDER, Colo. — May 5, 2020 —BDSA (formerly BDS Analytics), the leader in comprehensive, accurate and actionable cannabis market intelligence and consumer research, announced today that Illinois retail cannabis sales exceeded $188 million in the first quarter of 2020, reflecting adult-use sales of $109.96 million and medical sales of $78.2 million. This year’s sales are […]
Due-Diligence Is Key for Betting on Cannabis in Nevada
The Nevada cannabis market is unique among states with legal recreational cannabis regimes. The role of tourism plays a big role in shaping retail trends. The concentration of sales in urban centers stands apart. And the state’s regulatory framework offers benefits and challenges for cannabis companies and investors.
Cannabis Consumers are Happy Campers!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Cannabis Consumers Are Happy Campers Cannabis Wellness Trends™ Public support for cannabis legalization is stronger today than ever before, yet the “stoner” stereotype — apathetic, unsuccessful, flaky — persists.
Cannabis Consumers are Happy Campers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Cannabis Consumers Are Happy Campers Cannabis Wellness Trends™ Public support for cannabis legalization is stronger today than ever before, yet the “stoner” stereotype — apathetic, unsuccessful, flaky — persists.
From Vocativ: Tampons, Lip Balm, Cocoa: Startups Cultivate Female Cannabis Lifestyle
As weed loses its stoner stigma, women could become the gatekeepers of a more mainstream cannabis culture By Charisa Ramirez | April 20, 2017 | Vocativ.com
From the Daily Beast: Here’s Why We’ve Been Getting Stoned Alone—and Why That’s About to Change
Nearly half of cannabis consumers get high on their lonesome, according to a new study shared exclusively with The Daily Beast. Written for the Daily Beast: By Ricardo Baca | April 20, 2017
‘In the Weeds” Episode 5: Cannabis Consumer Research Study – Featuring Linda Gilbert, Director of Consumer Research for BDS Analytics

On today’s show we yak with Linda Gilbert, Director of Cannabis Consumer Research at BDS Analytics. BDS Analytics Consumer Insights offers the only statistically significant detailed consumer survey in the cannabis industry. Listen to the latest podcast here.
From Westword: BDSA Launches Scientific Consumer Survey of Nation’s Cannabis Users
BY KATE MCKEE SIMMONS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 AT 4:21 P.M
From Daily Camera: Boulder’s BDS Analytics launches consumer research division for cannabis industy
By Shay Castle, Staff Writer | September 2, 2016