Resources about how data helps cannabis brands, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors.
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.
In the first edition of the Ohio Brand Power Rankings. Ohio-native brands like Certified, Riviera Creek and Klutch are successfully defending their home turf against massive multi-state brands like GTI’s Rythm.
