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BDSA Launches Illinois Retail Sales Tracking
BOULDER, Colo., May 5, 2020 — BDSA (formerly BDS Analytics), the leader in comprehensive, accurate and actionable cannabis market intelligence and consumer research, announced today that Illinois retail cannabis sales exceeded…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact on U.S. Cannabis Markets
State Status This page will be updated as new information becomes available. As Americans endure another week under the restrictions set by government bodies as a result of the COVID-19…
Read MoreHow Will “Cannabis 2.0” Affect the Legal Canadian Market?
As part of our partnership with ACCRES, BDS Analytics’ President and Co-Founder, Liz Stahura, recently presented a Cannabis 2.0 webinar for Canadian Retailers. Here are our Top Five takeaways: …
Read More2019 Was a Big Year for Legal Cannabis
Worldwide sales of legal cannabis re-accelerated in 2019, growing nearly 46% to almost $15 billion. The increase represents the largest yearly sales gain since Colorado launched adult-use sales in January,…
Read MoreDue-Diligence Is Key for Betting on Cannabis in Nevada
The Nevada cannabis market is unique among states with legal recreational cannabis regimes. The role of tourism plays a big role in shaping retail trends. The concentration of sales in…
Read MoreTop 10 Ways People Are Consuming Cannabis in 2019
How many products contain cannabis? Hundreds. Flower – of course – and pre-rolls. Vape pens and concentrates like shatter and Live Resin. Creams and massage oils. Chocolate chip cookies, coffee…
Read MoreGummies Are as Popular as Ever
Cannabis Ingestibles cover a lot of ground, including everything from pills to slices of pie to bottles of THC-infused cold-brewed coffee. But one style of ingestible dominates the market: the…
Read MoreBDS Analytics’ Top 5 Insights: The Impact of Cannabis on the OTC and Prescription Drug Channels
As more U.S. states move towards legalization, cannabis consumers are taking advantage of the unique opportunity to address medical needs through the available products at their local dispensaries. Though medical…
Read MoreWill Global Legal Cannabis Spending Exceed $40 Billion by 2024?
Consumer spending on legal cannabis worldwide reached $10.9 billion in 2018. This number is especially significant considering the variables at play: the California market transition from lightly regulated medical-only to…
Read MoreThe $20 Billion CBD Race
Whether or not you keep up with the cannabis industry, you’ve likely heard the term “CBD” recently. Seemingly overnight, CBD is appearing everywhere from beauty product lines to burger joints.…
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