Posts tagged “Cannabis Retail”

Open a dispensary in New Jersey by passing your Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) inspection.

New Jersey CRC Inspection: 2026 Checklist for Cannabis Dispensaries

Most NJ dispensaries don't pass their first CRC inspection. Here's how to be the exception.
Dive into compliance details and learn how Meadow POS can help New Jersey Cannabis Retailers.
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
The Best Dispensary Point of Sale Systems, 2026: top seven cannabis POS systems compared, with logos of the leading dispensary POS platforms on a purple background.

The Best Dispensary Point of Sale Systems for 2026

An honest 2026 comparison of the best dispensary POS systems: Meadow, Dutchie, Flowhub, Treez, BLAZE, Cova, and Jane, plus a four-step framework to choose.
We make one of these seven. We still name where we lose.
Cannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis ComplianceCannabis MarketingCannabis Delivery
The image features the logos of Treez and Blaze positioned on opposite sides of the frame, separated by a bold, diagonal line cutting through the center. In the middle of the diagonal line is the word "vs" in a large, eye-catching font, emphasizing the competitive comparison between the two systems. The background is clean and minimalist, drawing focus to the logos and the central "vs" element, setting the tone for an in-depth evaluation of these dispensary POS software platforms.

Treez vs. Blaze: 2026 Dispensary POS Comparison

Treez vs Blaze compared for 2026: inventory, delivery, compliance, payments, e-commerce, and support, plus how Meadow handles it all in one platform.
Two established platforms, three recurring complaints. What the reviews reveal before you commit.
Dispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceCannabis MarketingCannabis Delivery
Budtender arranging cannabis beverages on dispensary shelves next to the Alembic Computer Services logo and the title Dispensary Accounting: A QuickBooks Guide for Cannabis.

Dispensary Accounting: A QuickBooks Guide for Cannabis

What makes dispensary accounting different, four moves that keep your books clean, 280E stakes, and how the Meadow x Alembic QuickBooks integration works.
Every re-keyed total is an error waiting for an audit to find it. Here's the daily rhythm that closes your books in days, not weeks.
Dispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis RetailCannabis Compliance
Meadow dispensary POS sales dashboard on a laptop next to the Green Check logo and the title How Dispensaries Get and Keep a Cannabis Bank Account.

How Dispensaries Get and Keep a Cannabis Bank Account with Green Check Verified

Simplify your dispensary’s banking compliance and unlock access to financial services with Meadow’s seamless Green Check Verified integration.
Learn how automating compliance can save time, reduce risk, and streamline your dispensary’s finances.
Cannabis RetailCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory Management
Dispensary staff pulling a Gelato cartridge from labeled inventory bins — banner for the METRC reconciliation retail guide

Metrc Reconciliation for Dispensaries: Retail Guide

Everything dispensary operators need to know about Metrc reconciliations: when to run them, how to do them correctly in Meadow, the adjustment reasons, and how to reduce how often you need them.
Read the full guide
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
Metrc reporting for dispensaries: what you need to know — dispensary employee checking inventory on stockroom shelves

Metrc Reporting for Dispensaries: What You Need to Know

Everything dispensaries need to know about Metrc reporting: what gets reported, how a POS integration changes the equation, and what you still need to manage manually.
Read the full guide
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
DCC Deputy Director Christina Dempsey and Director Clint Kellum during a cannabis strategy session at Meadow HQ.

Rescheduling, Hemp & Getting Paid: A Listening Session with the DCC

DCC leadership took operators' hardest questions on rescheduling, hemp, batch tagging, and getting paid. Here's what matters for your shop.
Get the full recap →
Cannabis Events and CultureCannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
Copy paste prompts for Dispensary Operators who want to level up with AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude

7 Ways Dispensaries Are Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Claude to Work Smarter

Here are 7 practical use cases — with copy-paste prompts built for dispensaries.
Cannabis operators are using AI tools to cut hours of work. Learn how to save time here.
Cannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceCannabis RetailCannabis Industry Leadership
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Meadow Raises $2.1 Million in Seed Funding To Grow Cannabis Retail Platform

Meadow raised $2.1M in seed funding from top tech investors to build the best cannabis retail software for California dispensaries.
Read more to learn about where we started
Cannabis Retail