New York Brand Power Rankings with Cultivated Media – July 2026

After a chaotic June that saw widespread market churn and aggressive repositioning across New York’s dispensary shelves, the state’s adult-use cannabis landscape appears to have hit a moment of strategic breath-holding.
Are Infused Pre-Rolls in NJ Price-Proof?

While standard flower and raw pre-rolls continue to face market-wide price decay, infused pre-rolls are breaking the trend—holding their pricing power and expanding retail margins across key Eastern and Midwestern markets.
The Challenger Brands of Illinois – July 2026

Illinois consumers are increasingly seeking specific operational value—either ultra-potent infused options, clean aeroponic single-origin drops, or specialized strain-specific ingestibles.
The East Coast 8th Index – July 2026

As we cross into the second half of 2026, the data from July reveals a landscape defined by significant price compression, historic market lows, and fascinating micro-shifts in regional pricing tiers.
Ohio Brand Power Rankings June 2026

The June 2026 Brand Power Rankings track how consumer preferences, retail distribution, and product promotions are shaping the market.
New York Brand Power Rankings with Cultivated Media – June 2026

Comparing the newly released June 2026 data against May 2026 reveals a market undergoing massive structural changes. We are moving away from a period of quiet stability and entering an era of aggressive mid-tier churn, corporate portfolio adjustments, and high-impact cultural branding.
Beyond the Boroughs: Mapping Brand Dominance Across Upstate New York

Following the overwhelming response to our NYC analysis, the team at Lit Alerts has expanded the lens. To give cultivators, brands, and retailers a complete macro-view of the market, we have analyzed estimated retail sales metrics across the vast and culturally distinct landscape of Upstate New York.
NYC Borough Cannabis Brand Leaders

The New York City adult-use cannabis market is no longer a nascent experiment. Consumers across the five boroughs have developed distinct brand loyalties, shaped by local dispensaries, commuting patterns, cultural nuances, and pricing tiers.
The “Knowledge Gap” Holding Back Cannabis Concentrates

Ahead of the 7/10 Concentrates Holiday, data from New York and New Jersey reveals consumers are curious about concentrates, but knowledge remains the biggest barrier to adoption; Offers guidance to dispensaries looking to tap this key audience.
The Challenger Brands of Massachusetts – June 2026

In the Bay State, while Multi-State Operators (MSOs) still wield immense corporate clout, entrenched regional independent powerhouses, hyper-focused local craft operators, and asset-light multi-state licensing brands are rapidly scaling the charts.