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

Posts by Colleen

A dispensary customer wearing a green plaid jacket holds up a small cannabis product jar in front of a bright, back-lit display wall filled with various cannabis products. On the right side, bold text reads “Dispensary Discount Strategy” with a purple line underneath and subtext: “How to Drive Sales Without Losing Margin.” The setting appears modern and well-lit, emphasizing smart cannabis retail.

Smarter Ways to Discount: Building a Profitable Dispensary Discount Strategy

How to build a dispensary discount strategy that grows profit, not just traffic; which promotions to run, when to run them, and how to protect your margins.
Win customers without giving away your profit—here’s how.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis Marketing
SparkPlug's sales incentive platform is designed to motivate and reward budtenders for bigger sales and happier employees. And the best part? The incentives are paid for by brands you already carry in your shop! 

Meadow & SparkPlug Join Forces to Supercharge Budtender Sales

The Meadow + SparkPlug integration lets dispensaries run budtender contests, commissions, and sales goals, motivating teams to lift sales and service.
Learn more about how to reward budtenders and supercharge your sales teams using the new SparkPlug integration with Meadow.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis Retail
How Norman Yousif’s Off the Charts Opened 30+ Dispensaries in 2 Years with Meadow

How Norman Yousif’s Off the Charts Opened 30+ Dispensaries in 2 Years with Meadow

See how Off the Charts scaled to 30+ California dispensaries in two years on Meadow POS — 99.99% uptime, fast staff training, and real-time multi-store inventory.
Discover their growth secrets—read the full case study now.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Events and CultureCase Study
Best Treez Alternatives 2026 banner with logos of the top five cannabis POS systems compared.

Best Treez Alternatives, 2026: Top 5 Cannabis POS Systems Compared by Real Operators

Looking for a Treez alternative? Compare the top cannabis POS systems of 2026, Meadow, Dutchie, Jane, Flowhub, and BLAZE, by ease of use, delivery, compliance, payments, and cost.
Why dispensaries are switching from Treez, and the top alternatives in 2026.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis Retail
Blog banner reading 'How to Open a Dispensary in New York: 2026 Guide' with a Manhattan skyline view and an I-Love-NY style emblem featuring a cannabis leaf.

How to Open a Dispensary in New York: 2026 Guide

Complete 2026 guide to opening a New York dispensary: licensing, costs, Metrc, taxes, delivery, and common mistakes.
The 2026 operator's guide to opening a dispensary in New York.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceCannabis Delivery
Banner image for Meadow's 2026 guide to the best Dutchie alternatives, comparing the top five cannabis POS systems for dispensary operators. A banner graphic with a pink center panel and red side panels. The headline reads "Best Dutchie Alternatives, 2026" in bold gray and coral type, with the subhead "The top five cannabis POS systems compared" below a purple divider. A vertical column of five rounded app-icon logos runs down the right side: Dutchie, Jane, Meadow, Treez, and BLAZE.

Best Dutchie Alternatives in 2026: Top Cannabis POS Systems Compared

Looking for a Dutchie alternative? Compare the top cannabis POS systems of 2026 — Meadow, Jane, Flowhub, Treez, and BLAZE — by reliability, features, payments, and cost.
Why dispensaries are leaving Dutchie, and the top alternatives in 2026.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis Delivery
The blog banner image shows a clean, modern design highlighting the New York cannabis industry’s transition to Metrc. On the left, a gray background with a white New York City skyline silhouette frames bold dark gray text reading “METRC IN NEW YORK: WHAT DISPENSARIES NEED TO KNOW,” with a thin purple underline. On the right, a dark green background features the white silhouette of the Statue of Liberty and high-rise buildings, alongside the vertical Metrc logo. The banner visually connects New York dispensaries, cannabis compliance, and Metrc software to reinforce the blog’s focus on preparing operators for the upcoming Metrc rollout.

Metrc in New York: What Dispensaries Need to Know

Metrc is coming to New York. From training and credentialing to tagging inventory and integrating your cannabis POS, this guide breaks down every step dispensaries need to take to stay on track.
➡️ Read the full guide to New York’s Metrc transition
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
A dispensary staff member smiles and gestures toward a wooden display cabinet while assisting a customer near the entrance of a bright, modern cannabis shop. Large windows and potted plants create a welcoming atmosphere. Overlaid text reads: “How to Improve the Customer Experience at Your Dispensary – Guide to turning one-time buyers into repeat customers.”

How to Improve the Customer Experience at Your Dispensary

Better service. Happier customers. See how to level up your dispensary experience with smart tools and smooth operations.
Tips to improve your dispensary customer experience, and turn one-time buyers into regulars
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis Marketing
Guide to Choosing a Cannabis Dispensary POS System

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Cannabis Dispensary POS System

A dispensary POS system is the backbone of your cannabis retail operation. Learn how the right platform can simplify compliance, manage inventory, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Read the full guide to learn which features matter most and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
A person browses a cannabis ecommerce site on a smartphone, viewing a product page for a 1:1 Watermelon Tincture with a pink-themed design and clear “Add to Cart” button. Bold text on the right reads “How to Build a Seamless Cannabis Ecommerce Experience” with a subtitle: “Dispensary & Delivery eCommerce Guide.” The image visually reinforces the article’s focus on creating user-friendly, mobile-optimized online shopping experiences for cannabis retailers.

How to Build a Seamless Cannabis Ecommerce Experience

Discover how to build a seamless cannabis ecommerce store with tips on UX, compliance, and delivery. See how Meadow supports your online growth.
See what makes a seamless cannabis ecommerce experience—and how to build one.
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Colleen
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis Marketing