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.
Average Pricing for Common Flower Package Size in the Midwest – Q3 2025

Lit Alerts data shows significant variation in pricing across the mid western states for common flower package sizes.
Celebrating After Revelry With One of Our Earliest Customers: FLAMER

Cheers to the customers who take a chance on you early on. FLAMER was customer number 3 in New York.
How Many SKUs Do Stores Carry In and Near Ohio?

Pre-rolls are coming for the vape category in Ohio. Vapes have enjoyed the lone convenience form factor and that’s about to change.
MSO brands continue to hold strong in NJ.

The cannabis brands backed by the largest vertically integrated multi-state operators are holding their positions in the top 10, years after the New Jersey market launched. The top 10 brands account for more than 30% of the units sold in the state.
Joint Sessions Podcast Ends Season 2 with Lit Alerts CEO Rick Bashkoff

In the season 2 finale, Herb and Rick discussed the importance of understanding market dynamics, product preferences, and the impact of the illicit market on licensed operators.
The Missouri Cannabis Challenger Brands – Sep 2025

It was great to meet and spend time with folks of all sizes including the brands who are pushing up the charts. We call these the Challenger Brands and we highlighted these brands today in partnership with the Cultivated Media newsletter.
How Many SKUs Should a Retail Store Carry?

The question comes up often during pre-open planning. Usually, it remains an ongoing discussion after the store opens and enters the endless phase of optimizing menu space. As you would expect, there is no single answer and much of the answer lies in the analysis of your local market.