Retail Segment

Retailers see big potential for cannabis-infused products. That’s according to alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform Drizly‘s just released third annual “BevAlc Insights by Drizly Retail Report,” culled from a nationwide survey of over 500 alcohol retailers during November 2021. According to the report, retailers are very bullish about cannabis- and CBD-infused products. In a…

Boston-based Boston Hemp Inc. is known for some of the most innovative products on the market within the hemp trade and it has made a splash within the industry, launching its new line of hemp-derived HHC products that ranges from concentrates to edibles. So, what is HHC? HHC – or hexahydrocannabinol – was first created…

Mind and body health product maker Hybrid Pharm and sexual health company Pleasure Peaks this week announced a joint venture, Peak Pharm Labs, dedicated to making sexual health and wellness products through its extensive research and collaboration with various industry-leading healthcare professionals. The partnership is unique in the growing Canadian cannabis market. A leader in…

Pet CBD wellness brand Kitsie added a subscription-based payment option for its product line of CBD bites, oils and topicals. “People are using Kitsie as part of a daily wellness routine for their pets,” said CEO and co-founder Nik Topolovec. “We’re in a unique space to build a subscription offering very quickly because of the…

Due to the increasing adoption of cannabidiol-based products to treat ailments, the global cannabidiol (CBD) market is anticipated to grow at a lucrative rate over the next several years, according to the “Cannabidiol Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report” from Grand View Research published earlier this year. The report estimated that the global cannabidiol…

Hemp and cannabis manufacturer and retailer Curaleaf Holdings Inc. will acquire Tryke Cos., a privately held vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $286 million. Tryke operates Reef Dispensaries and manufactures the Reef Dispensaries product brand. Tryke has refined processes to craft an ever-evolving selection of products and…

California-based cannabis brand THC Living has launched two new additions to its topicals line: THC Living Suppositories and two strengths of the THC Living Patch. THC Living Suppositories contain 30 milligrams of nano THC and 30 milligrams nano CBD, and are designed for either vaginal or rectal use. THC Living Patches are available in two…

Denver-based HempFusion Wellness Inc. announced the launch of HempFusion ingestible and topical CBD products into nearly 50 retail locations of a major Arizona grocer. The health and wellness company offers premium probiotic supplements and products containing CBD. According to Brightfield Group, the grocery channel will be the fastest growing channel for CBD products between 2021…

Charlotte’s Web Holdings announced the newest addition to its pet product line: Charlotte’s Web Skin Health & Allergy Support Chews for dogs with sensitive skin due to seasonal allergies. Like humans, some dogs suffer through allergy season with itchy, sensitive skin. Charlotte’s Web’s product development team created Skin Health & Allergy Support Chews with the…

Leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands Flora Growth Corp. announced this week that its Flora Beauty division has signed agreements with a pair of new retail outlets to feature its two skincare brands, Mind Naturals and Awe (Ô), boutique retailer Showfields and app-based online retailer GlossWire. Showfields will feature the…

Farm-to-shelf hemp wellness company 1935 CBD announced recently its special offer of 50% off one product plus free shipping for its full-spectrum CBD wellness line. The Dekalb, Ill.-based manufacturer and retailer produces a full range of wellness products from its farm, including CBD tinctures and oil drops, CBD gummies, CBD capsules, CBD topical pain relief…

CBD calming dog treat FOMO Bones has launched a newly designed website on Shopify — one of the first CBD-approved merchants on the platform. The FOMO Bones brand is made by the San Diego-based creators of stress relief CBD gummies Sunday Scaries. Ahead of new product innovation under the FOMO Bones umbrella, launching in 2022,…

Sandusky, Ohio-based PAO Group launched its first CBD nutraceutical product, a sleep aid called RelaxRX CBD. According to market analyst Facts & Factors, the sleep aid market was projected at $64.29 billion in 2019 and is forecast to hit $101.7 billion in 2026. RelaxRX is available in 30 milligram softgels and in an 1,800 milligram tincture.…

A lot of Americans still aren’t sure exactly what CBD is or what it can do for them. Worse, a lot of convenience store operators still aren’t sure who their CBD customers are – the very first thing they need to know in order to capitalize on the trend. So – who is buying CBD…

California-based cannabis brand THC Living has launched an exciting new way to take your cannabis on-the-go: THC Living Drink Mix. Each drink pack contains 10 mg of nano THC and a burst of sugar-free, gluten-free flavor: Fruit Punch or Lemonade. Simply cut off the corner of a portable THC Living Drink Mix stick pack and…

St. Louis-based CBD superstore The Green Dragon CBD is challenging other industry retailers to start thinking about their brand and product vetting processes while keeping the customer at the forefront of the business. Following its first full year of business growth, in the last six months the company has doubled the brands it offers in-store…

Colorado-based hemp-derived CBD brand Elixinol introduced its first line of pet products, a collection specifically formulated for dogs. The new line includes three products and includes a bacon-flavored tincture and two functionally focused CBD dog chews targeting specific benefits. “Our mission has always been to improve the quality of people’s lives through the power of…

CBD hemp health brand for pets Pet Releaf has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States for 2021. The recognition of Pet Releaf’s aggressive growth trajectory is a reflection of key brand decisions and initiatives that helped strengthen its sales and presence across the country.…

The pet CBD products market is set to achieve $561 million in sales in 2021, up 30% from 2020, and is expected to reach $1.1 billion in 2026, representing a 15% compound annual growth rate. This was one of the best-performing product types in 2020, aided by national pet chains Petco and PetSmart starting to…

Leafreport.com, the CBD industry’s peer-reviewed watchdog website, released results from a comprehensive survey of pet owners who give their pets cannabidiol (CBD) products. The report showed that 50% of pet owners reported using CBD for their cat or dog, and 74% indicated that they were likely, or very likely, to recommend pet CBD products to…

Veterinarian-founded cannabis company VetCBD Hemp announced that applications are open for its inaugural Memorial Scholarship Program for veterinary students, veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students across the nation. The program allows VetCBD to give back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research. Each $1,000 scholarship awarded will be…

Researchers at Colorado State University, in Ft. Collins, Colo., have launched a survey of pet owners to help researchers and veterinarians understand consumer attitudes toward the use of CBD/cannabis products in veterinary patients. Nationally recognized for their extensive CBD research, principal investigators Drs. Stephanie McGrath and Felix Duerr’s latest CBD study will gather information on…

  According to Brightfield Group, consumers spent $426 million on pet CBD in 2020, and the market research firm expects it to reach $629 million in sales by the end of 2021. Dozens of prominent CBD brands have developed pet products in the last year, giving consumers more access and options for purchasing. Looking at…

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a drastic increase in the number of first-time dog owners, with many of the dogs coming from shelters and rescues. This increases the likelihood of emotional scarring and behavioral issues, with older dogs suffering aches and pains. Pet wellness company Kitsie targets pandemic-induced anxiety and stress with its line…

Malibu, Calif.-based farm to shelf USDA-certified organic hemp CBD product maker Green Gorilla has introduced its new organic, broad spectrum, hemp CBD-infused oil specially formulated for pets. With zero THC, Green Gorilla 1200mg Broad Spectrum Infused Oil for Pets joins the company’s other pet offerings that include other oils in multiple CBD strengths, but also…