Rick Bashkoff, Lit Alerts CEO on Cultivated LIVE from Las Vegas Dec 5, 2025

Our CEO, Rick Bashkoff, joined Cultivated LIVE in Las Vegas along with Jay Rosenstein, Jeremy Burke, AnnaRae Grabstein and Marc Hauser.
How Many SKUs Do New York Retailers Carry In Each Category?

Lit Alerts broke down the median SKUs per store by category in New York.
Data Engineer Job Description

We’re seeking a Data Engineer to join our team and manage the backbone of our business: our massive market data platform. This role is central to improving the efficiency, quality, and utility of the data we provide to our customers. Key Responsibilities Database Management: Oversee the performance, scaling, and maintenance of our large-scale market data […]
Solutions Engineer Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Solutions Engineer to play a critical role in revolutionizing our software development lifecycle. This unique position focuses on leveraging AI and automation to generate, manage, and optimize the code that powers our market data solutions. Key Responsibilities AI Agent Management: Directly oversee a fleet of AI-powered “agents” (automated […]
Green Wednesday 2024 vs 2025

As cannabis continues its annual run of increasing acceptance at the Thanksgiving dinner table, Green Wednesday has solidified itself as a reliable top sales day every year. Last week we looked at patterns from 2024, this week we’re looking at what changed in 2025.
A Look Back At Green Wednesday 2024

In 2024 there were some interesting regional patterns for Green Wednesday. Even with discounts varying widely from 15-50% off, Green Wednesday once again delivered huge sales spikes for retailers across the country.
How Many SKUs Do Stores Carry In New York?

According to Lit Alerts most recent analysis this month, the median number of cannabis items on a cannabis retailer’s menu is 245. Including accessories and apparel, that number moves up slightly to 257.
Nearly Every MSO Has Bet On Adult Use in Pennsylvania

Already a multi-billion dollar medical market, MSOs and one particular PA-based operator have been positioning themselves for adult use.
The Cost of An Eighth Is Dropping In NYC

Price Compression has arrived in New York. Average menu price data for an eighth of cannabis flower in New York City is dropping across all five boroughs.
The National Edibles Brands Winning in NY & NJ

Three brands from the west coast stand out in these core east coast markets, Grön, Wyld and Camino.