Cannabis news and trends

Square and Jane Launch Commerce Solution for Canadian Cannabis Retailers
Partnerships // September 20, 2023

Square has partnered with Jane Technologies, an online ordering platform service for cannabis dispensaries, to enter the cannabis market in Canada. This collaboration seeks to cater to the needs of cannabis retailers in Canada by providing them with a comprehensive and efficient commerce solution, the companies said...

Aeropay Teams With KindTap on Cashless Cannabis Checkout
Checkout Conversion // May 09, 2023

Cannabis firms Aeropay and KindTap have teamed to offer digital credit at checkout. The partnership, announced Tuesday (May 9), marries Aeropay’s digital payment capabilities with KindTap’s consumer credit solution. “In addition to supporting increased dispensary revenue, the integration provides shoppers with a modern retail experience...

Cashless Cannabis Delivery Drives Higher Order Values to a Fragmented Space
Delivery // April 19, 2023

In a curious reversal, the ongoing legalization of cannabis is akin to the repeal of alcohol prohibition of the 1920s, except in that case, the federal government lifted the ban before many states did. With cannabis, it’s the states that are rolling ahead with medical...

Onfleet Teams With Aeropay for Faster Cannabis Delivery
Partnerships // April 03, 2023

Onfleet has teamed with Aeropay, a digital payments provider for the cannabis industry. The partnership, announced Monday (April 3), will see Aeropay integrate its payments platform with Onfleet’s last-mile delivery management software platform to help streamline the delivery and payment process. “As consumers shift from...

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Cashless Cannabis Delivery Drives Higher Order Values to a Fragmented Space

April 19, 2023
In a curious reversal, the ongoing legalization of cannabis is akin to the repeal of alcohol prohibition of the 1920s, except in that case, the federal government lifted the ban before many states did. With cannabis, it’s the states that are rolling ahead with medical and recreational use, while the federal government drags its feet. […]

What Grubhub, Uber Can Teach CUs About Loyalty and Rewards

November 25, 2019
Credit unions (CUs) are unique among financial institutions (FIs) for the sense of loyalty they inspire among their members. PYMNTS’ Credit Union Innovation Index found that 65% of such members...

Why The SAFE Banking Act Won’t Solve All Cannabis’ Payment Problems

October 07, 2019
One down, two more steps to go: That’s the situation with the federal SAFE Banking Act, which recently won approval by the U.S House of Representatives. The bill promises to...

Will The SAFE Banking Act Make Life Riskier For Banks?

September 27, 2019
Since California first declared marijuana “legal” for medical consumption in 1996, transactions involving legally permitted cannabis have been complicated things. In fact, in the intervening 23 years, the situation has...

Quick Reads
Cannabis Businesses Find Themselves Cut Off From Banking System

April 02, 2024
More than half of all Americans live in a state that has legalized marijuana. All the same, legitimate cannabis businesses still find themselves dealing with the same problem as drug dealers operating outside the law: what to do with all their cash. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 1), that’s because while […]

Square and Jane Launch Commerce Solution for Canadian Cannabis Retailers

September 20, 2023
Square has partnered with Jane Technologies, an online ordering platform service for cannabis dispensaries, to enter the cannabis market in Canada. This collaboration seeks to cater to the needs of cannabis retailers...

Aeropay Teams With KindTap on Cashless Cannabis Checkout

May 09, 2023
Cannabis firms Aeropay and KindTap have teamed to offer digital credit at checkout. The partnership, announced Tuesday (May 9), marries Aeropay’s digital payment capabilities with KindTap’s consumer credit solution. “In...

Onfleet Teams With Aeropay for Faster Cannabis Delivery

April 03, 2023
Onfleet has teamed with Aeropay, a digital payments provider for the cannabis industry. The partnership, announced Monday (April 3), will see Aeropay integrate its payments platform with Onfleet’s last-mile delivery...