Industry

U.S. Cannabis Powerhouses: The Top 10 Market Leaders

As the U.S. legal cannabis industry gears toward $45 billion in revenue in 2025 and beyond, ten companies stand out as dominant multi‑state operators and market innovators.

MSO Shake‑Up: Key Cannabis Acquisitions Reshaping U.S. Markets

The U.S. cannabis industry is being reshaped by a new wave of mergers and acquisitions. Facing onerous federal tax burdens under Section 280E, tightening credit markets, and rising competition from non‑cannabis players, multistate operators and investors are seizing opportunities to consolidate in viable markets while distressed regional businesses exit or restructure.

How Cannabis Companies Are Preparing for Federal Legalization

As prospects for federal legalization edge closer, U.S. cannabis companies are proactively aligning their operations, financial models, and product pipelines to thrive under a potential Schedule III framework.

The Winning Formula Behind Top-Tier Cannabis Businesses

In a fiercely competitive and heavily regulated industry, not all cannabis companies are created equal. While thousands of licensed businesses operate across the U.S. and Canada, only a select few consistently outperform the rest.

Corporate Support for Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry

As the legal cannabis market matures, companies are increasingly stepping up to support social equity programs—efforts designed to address the lasting harms of prohibition by empowering individuals and communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.

Women at the Helm: U.S. Cannabis Companies with Female Executive Leadership

In an industry where women held approximately 39% of executive positions in 2023, yet only 16–22% of business ownership, a growing number of women are leading some of the most innovative and high‑growth cannabis businesses in the United States.

Power Players of Cannabis: MSOs Charting the Path Forward

As 2025 approaches, the cannabis industry, particularly Multi-State Operators (MSOs), are navigating a complex landscape marked by regulatory challenges, market saturation, and shifting consumer preferences.