Resources about how data helps cannabis brands, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors.
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. Consumers are seeing unprecedented purchasing power, while operators are being forced to navigate increasingly thin margins and highly competitive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
