BLAZE Integrates with Metrc Connect to Simplify Compliance for Cannabis Retailers

Metrc Connect

Cannabis retailers using BLAZE will benefit from a new and improved compliance integration with Metrc. Integrating with Metrc Connect allows BLAZE-powered dispensaries with a more stable and robust API-environment that offers more control and transparency for cannabis retailers. What is Metrc Connect? Metrc Connect is an enhanced open application programming interface (API) ̶ designed using…

How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in Maryland

Maryland Dispensary

Are you interested in opening a cannabis dispensary in Maryland? The state has recently legalized recreational marijuana, and the industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Understand the Legal Landscape Before you can open a dispensary in Maryland, you need to understand the…

BLAZE Retail® Feature Spotlight: Product Bundles

Product Bundles

Product bundling is a marketing strategy that many retailers use to increase sales and attract customers. In the cannabis industry, product bundling can be a great way to introduce customers to new products and encourage them to try different strains or types of cannabis. Bundle promotions are especially effective around holidays such as 4/20, 7/10,…

What to Expect When Switching to a New Cannabis POS System

Cannabis POS System

Introduction As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, many retailers are finding themselves in need of a new point of sale (POS) system. Whether it’s due to outdated technology, the need for better inventory management, or a desire for improved customer experience, switching to a new cannabis POS system can be a daunting…

6 Ways Cannabis Software Optimizes Inventory for Dispensaries

Introduction The cannabis industry is growing quickly. As competition increases in the cannabis retail space, it’s imperative for operators to optimize their inventory with products that sell quickly. But with this growth comes challenges: how do you keep track of inventory when you have thousands upon thousands of unique products? Adding New Inventory. When purchasing…

How Dispensary Analytics will Shape the Future of Cannabis Retail

Dispensary analytics

Introduction The cannabis industry is in the midst of a major transformation. With legal marijuana sales expected to reach $34 billion in 2023, there’s no denying that the industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. And with this growth comes new challenges–how do you get your product into the hands of consumers? How do you…

Weedmaps and BLAZE Partner Up for a Better Customer Experience

Weedmaps Orders Integration

Shopping online for cannabis is one of the greatest joys of legalizing it. For many cannabis veterans who remember buying shady dime bags in dimly lit parking lots or backyards, buying pristine cannabis online brings a sense of wonderment, if not outright astonishment. As you scroll through the dispensary or delivery menu, hundreds of products…

5 Ways a Dispensary POS Software Can Streamline Operations

Dispensary POS Software

As with any industry, cannabis dispensary operators need to be on top of many things to ensure the health of their business. One area is adopting the latest innovations in retail tech — for example, dispensary point-of-sale (POS) software that’s designed specifically for cannabis dispensaries. Not only will such a system help run the operation…

BLAZE Retail Bundles: Time to Change the Game

The life of cannabis retailers over the last 24-36 months has been nothing short of non-stop dynamic changes in the industry including moving regulations. Retailers are used to pivoting quickly and making the most of the opportunities in front of them. As if opening a retail location isn’t hard enough, retailers trying to innovate with…

Arizona Cannabis Law Updates: Important Changes

Arizona State Law

  Complying with cannabis regulations means you stay current about any changes. Arizona Cannabis Law has recently undergone some big changes. We all know that the regulated cannabis marketplace is a work in progress across the nation, so to help you keep up we’ll post summary updates with links so you may dive deeper.  Arizona…