Federal action on marijuana policy is inevitable and will happen “soon,” according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Exactly what kind of action he’s anticipating is unclear, though. After dismissing the idea that botanical cannabis has therapeutic value, Gottlieb said in a CNBC appearance on Friday that there’s “probably going to be…
You’ve probably heard it by now, but in case you’ve been living in a cave, the Food and Drug Administration in November launched a multi-pronged attack on the rising underage use of tobacco products, imposing sales restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes and announcing plans to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The FDA action limits sales…
A big pitch for vaping is that it helps people to quit smoking cigarettes. But researchers at The Ohio State University concluded that people who vape and smoke cigarettes are no more likely to drop the nicotine habit than those who just smoke. Researchers sat down with participants every six months for 18 months to…
Weeding out confusion among cannabis strain names a growing concern When it comes to a product name — whether kush or a coffee maker — it can be one of the “most valuable assets” according to a Nielsen marketing survey. The power in brand names comes from the fact that they lend credibility, assure quality,…
There’s a vacant storefront downtown that you’ve thought would make a great location for opening a second shop. Then you went home and sulked about the expense and trouble that goes with expansion. WAIT. What if you just POPPED IN and set up shop? Pop Up Shops, also known as temporary or flash retail, offer…
E-cigs: expect more crackdowns. As the saying goes, “Mo money, mo problems.” At press time, no one knows that better than JUUL Labs, who, after three consecutive years of unprecedented success, are undergoing intense scrutiny from the FDA, as well as anti-tobacco activist groups. The controversy revolves around the sharp rise in teen vaping. According…
More than likely, you’re already purchasing something from Glow. Dab gear, vaporizers, glass, incense, tapestries; something on your shelf more than likely came from the name that has become synonymous with counter-cultural commerce over the past two decades. And since you’re already dealing with them, the next time you talk to your rep, consider asking…
Great people. Great products. Great cause. Great idea. But it’s more than an idea; It’s a promise, and it’s right there in the name. dōp: Do Our Part. They’re doing theirs. With every sale made, they’re giving a little bit back to the community in which they work and live. It feels good to do…
So, you’ve sat by and watched as the CBD trend went from a blip on the radar to a full-on national fervor. Maybe up until now, you’ve sat it out. At first, you were erring on the side of caution, but after a while, you just didn’t know where to start. Too much research, too…
PSA: The table top vaporizer isn’t dead. At least, not if Arizer has anything to say about it. And thank the ganja gods they do. They’ve created some magic here that pocket battery technology just can’t pull off yet. Arizer’s Extreme Q is a virtual powerhouse of flavor and functionality that is absolutely LOADED with…
