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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Colleen has worked in cannabis and communications for over a decade, specializing in retail strategy, industry leadership, and dispensary operations. She creates resources to empower dispensary teams, drive success, and highlight innovative retail models.

Posts by Colleen Costello

A stylish interior of PleasureMed on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, showcasing its unique blend of cannabis retail and hospitality. The focal point is the sleek, modern cocktail bar with polished countertops and elegant glassware. Behind the bar, a server stands attentively, ready to take an order, embodying the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the space. In the background, hints of the upscale dispensary and farm-to-table restaurant elements are visible, seamlessly integrated into the setting. The ambiance exudes sophistication, innovation, and the pioneering spirit of PleasureMed’s mission to redefine the cannabis retail experience.

PleasureMed: A First-of-Its-Kind Cannabis Experience Built on Meadow’s Dispensary Software

Discover how PleasureMed combines cannabis retail, dining, and hospitality into a seamless experience, powered by Meadow’s all-in-one dispensary software.
See how Meadow helped PleasureMed streamline operations and elevate customer experiences.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Events and CultureCannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis RetailCase Study
How Off the Charts Opened 30+ Locations in 2 Years with Meadow

How Off the Charts Opened 30+ Locations in 2 Years with Meadow

Off the Charts scaled from 1 to 30+ locations in 2 years with Meadow’s seamless, reliable cannabis retail platform. Learn how they tackled growth challenges while delivering stellar customer experiences.
Discover their growth secrets—read the full case study now.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Events and CultureCase Study
A retail staff member holds up two premium cannabis products above a glass display case filled with colorful packaged goods. The left side of the image features a translucent overlay with bold text that reads: “Why Integrated Cannabis POS Software Is Essential for Compliance – A Metrc-Focused Guide.” The visual underscores the importance of product handling, compliance, and retail professionalism in the cannabis industry.

Why Integrated Cannabis POS Software is Essential for Compliance

Discover why integrated cannabis POS software is critical for dispensary compliance. Learn how Meadow’s platform simplifies tracking, reporting, and regulation adherence
Why Integrated Cannabis POS Software is Essential for Dispensary Compliance
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
The image shows a smiling woman in sunglasses and a denim jacket receiving a brown paper bag from a mobile dispensary driver. The setting appears to be a sunny suburban neighborhood, with trees and a house in the background. Overlaid on the right side of the image is a translucent gradient with the following text: HOW TO LAUNCH A MOBILE DISPENSARY A Step-by-Step Guide to Ice Cream Truck Delivery The design conveys approachability, professionalism, and clarity—suitable for a cannabis business guide or educational resource on mobile dispensary operations.

How to Launch a Mobile Dispensary: Step-by-Step Guide to Ice Cream Truck Delivery

Thinking about launching a mobile cannabis dispensary? Follow this step-by-step guide to start your Ice Cream Truck cannabis delivery service.
Discover how Ice Cream Truck cannabis delivery works—and how Mobile Dispensaries can help you serve more customers, faster
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
Meadow vs. BLAZE: The Delivery Edition. We break down how each system handles delivery, compliance, and efficiency—so you can choose the best option for your dispensary.

Meadow vs. BLAZE: Choosing the Best Cannabis Delivery Software

Comparing Meadow vs. BLAZE? Learn what to look for in cannabis delivery software, what real operators are saying, and how to choose the right POS.
Find out which system dispensaries trust for delivery 🚚
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis RetailCannabis Delivery
DISPENSARY LOSS PREVENTION 101, Track Every Action and Every Gram with Audit Log, Team Permissions & Cycle Counts

Dispensary Loss Prevention 101

Tight margins demand tight internal controls. Meadow helps you track every gram, prevent loss, and protect profits.
Learn how to protect your inventory and profits with Meadow's security tools.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
Cannabis retail operations need tight cannabis security protocols, security guards and cameras to protect their dispensaries from theft and robberies

How to Build a Dispensary Security Plan: 7 Expert Strategies

Former law enforcement officer & cannabis security expert Chris Eggers shares 7 essential strategies to build and strengthen your dispensary security plan
7 expert-backed strategies to build and strengthen your dispensary security plan
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Retail
A digital banner image designed for a blog post titled “What is Cannabis POS Software?” shows a dispensary setting with two smiling customers at the counter and a cannabis point-of-sale (POS) system in the foreground. The screen displays a product menu with item categories, product images, prices, and a transaction total of $103.89. The text “WHAT IS CANNABIS POS SOFTWARE?” appears in bold, dark letters on the left side, with a purple underline and subheading that reads “Features and Benefits.” The image conveys a modern, customer-friendly dispensary environment and highlights cannabis-specific POS technology.

What is Cannabis POS Software?

Learn what cannabis POS software does, which features matter most & how to choose the best system for your dispensary. Find out why more dispensaries trust Meadow.
What is Cannabis POS Software? Features & Benefits
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Retail
This image features a split-screen design, with Jane's logo on the left side against a bright yellow background and Dutchie's logo on the right side set against a bold red background. A prominent "VS" in white text is positioned in the center, dividing the two sides with a diagonal line, symbolizing a direct comparison between the two companies.

Jane vs. Dutchie: Choosing the Right Dispensary Software for Your Business

Jane vs. Dutchie: Explore this in-depth comparison of two leading dispensary software solutions. Uncover their strengths, challenges, and hidden costs to find the best fit for your dispensary, and see how reliability impacts success.
Which dispensary software is best for your business? Learn about their features, challenges, and the hidden costs you need to know.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
A split-screen graphic compares two cannabis software platforms, Cova and Flowhub. The left side features the Cova logo against a yellow background, showcasing its minimalist, interconnected dot design. The right side displays the Flowhub logo with a green cannabis leaf icon on a green background. A bold white "VS" is centered between the two logos, emphasizing the comparison. The vibrant colors and clean design convey a head-to-head evaluation of the two platforms.

Cova vs. Flowhub: Choosing the Best Dispensary Software

How do Cova and Flowhub compare in the world of dispensary software? Discover their strengths, weaknesses, and what cannabis retailers need to know.
Looking for the right dispensary software? Dive into our comparison of Cova and Flowhub to see their strengths, weaknesses, and a proven alternative.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail

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