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09/07/2025

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The Artist Tree Hawthorne is a hybrid dispensary and lounge where curated art, community events, and cannabis come together in style.

14/01/2025

In color theory, indigo is associated with intuition, perception, and the “third eye.” Powerful and dignified, the hue conveys integrity and trust, and exposure to the shade is thought to help people develop new insights and a willingness to explore.

All of that undoubtedly was on Michael Ziegler’s mind as he created the concept for his Brooklawn, New Jersey, dispensary. Named for the color strategically used throughout its interior, Indigo makes no apologies for a subtly New Age attitude that perfectly dovetails with the cannabis industry’s traditional values: education, compassion, and healing. At the same time, Indigo encourages consumers to imagine experiences and perspectives that go beyond the everyday.

Photos: Indigo Dispensary

09/01/2025

After MJBizCon 2024, one thing was clear: Companies raised the bar with exhibit designs that were both impressive and inspirational. From innovative use of space to stunning visuals, the show floor was a showcase of creativity and thoughtful ex*****on. Swipe to see some of the exceptional exhibit designs from MJBizCon.

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04/11/2024

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15/10/2024

Avoid These 5 Cannabis E-Commerce Mistakes

Follow these five pro tips and watch your e-commerce operation flourish.

10/10/2024

Located just off Interstate 95 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Mother Earth Wellness is doing its part to define the connoisseur experience for New England's cannabis consumers. With a sleek design, top-shelf products, and the only dispensary drive-thru window on the East Coast, the one-of-a-kind shop attracts everyone from the cannacurious to sophisticated shoppers from across the region by providing an experience that is both luxurious and convenient.

By Taylor Engle
Mother Earth Wellness
Photography by Greene and Mike Spirito

03/09/2024

Located between 47th Street and 48th Street in Midtown Manhattan, The Travel Agency on Fifth Avenue is a stone’s throw away from Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks. Patterned after its chic elder sibling, The Travel Agency Union Square, the new location blends into Fifth Avenue’s luxury vibe and echoes the diverse, highbrow, fashion-forward savoir faire of its neighbors.

Co-founder and President Arana Hankin-Biggers wanted the Fifth Avenue store to feel “way more glam” than the equally elegant but somewhat more utilitarian original location. “That’s why we decided to partner with the Leong Leong architecture studio for the design piece,” she said. “We really wanted this space to be reflective of its community, and all of the firm’s designs are reflective of the broader Manhattan culture. We figured [Leong Leong] would be a perfect match for our Fifth Avenue location.”

By Taylor Engleco

17/05/2024

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06/05/2024

01/05/2024

Gelato Canna Co hosted a community giveback event over the weekend, providing hot meals and other essential items to help alleviate San Diego’s unhoused crisis. A team of Gelato employees including co-owners and father-son team, George and Cody Sadler, set up tables along Imperial Ave. in Downtown San Diego where tents, blankets, socks, Gelato branded water, and personal care kits were distributed to those in need.
“It’s easy to write a check,” said Gelato Chief Executive Officer George Sadler. “I wanted to do something that felt more personal. I want to directly help those in need and provide them with resources they need right now.”
In addition to blankets, tents, and socks, each personal care kit included daily use toiletries like deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, comb, dry shampoo, first aid kit, and bar of soap. Gelato serviced over 400 members of the unhoused community.
“This is something we do at least once a year,” said George Sadler. “During the fires in Northern California we helped firefighters and families that had lost everything. We talk a lot in the industry about how we can help destigmatize cannabis and I can’t think of a better way to push people’s perception forward than to help those in need. If the cannabis industry has anything, it has a heart.”


Photos: Gelato Canna Co.

26/04/2024

West Hollywood’s OG Cannabis Cafe achieved notoriety when it debuted in 2019 as the first consumption lounge in the United States. Unfortunately, the launch soon was followed by less-than-ideal circumstances: the emergence of COVID-19. The cafe has since reopened under new ownership. Dubbed a “pub for pot people,” the establishment is designed to emulate a classic beer-and-wine bar, complete with exposed brick and lush greenery adorning the interior. Guests may choose to take a cozy seat at the bar or relax on the patio. Whether opting for a quick visit to restock on products or seeking an enjoyable evening out with friends, the cafe’s concept introduces a cannabis-centric “third place” for WeHo residents. The spot sets a precedent for integrating social cannabis businesses as viable and progressive options within local communities.

Photos: Cannabis Cafe, West Hollywood

05/04/2024

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