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Federal Hemp & Delta-8: What P.L. 119-37 Could Mean for Shoppers
If you’ve seen headlines about a “hemp ban” coming in 2026, here’s the short version: a new federal law changes how the government defines hemp, and that change will pull many popular delta-8 products out of the “legal hemp” category. The delta 8 federal law everyone’s asking about in 2026 is P.L. 119-37, and it … Read more
Pre-Roll Demand Is Climbing: What the Numbers Show
Pre-roll transactions across our dispensaries hit their highest single-month volume on record in May 2026. That wasn’t a one-month spike – it was the fourth consecutive month the number went up. February, March, April, May: each one higher than the last. Pre-rolls have been gaining ground as a format for a while now. Our sales … Read more
Flower, Edibles, or Vapes? How the Cannabis Basket Shifts by Season
The short answer: yes, the season changes what people buy – but less dramatically than you’d guess, and not in the same way for every product. To find out, we looked at a full year of our own transaction data, from June 2025 through May 2026, and tracked how five product categories rose and fell … Read more
The Product Pairings Our Budtenders Ring Up Most
There’s a lot of content out there telling you which cannabis products “go together.” Most of it is based on vibes – or, at best, a budtender’s gut instinct from a few months on the floor. We wanted to know what actually happens at the register. So we pulled transaction data from our own point-of-sale … Read more
Summer cannabis trends: what our customers actually reach for when it heats up
Here’s the short version: when the weather warms up, the big categories barely move – flower, vapes, and edibles hold roughly the same share of what people buy all year. The real summer story is quieter and more interesting. It happens inside those categories, plus one product that climbs every summer like clockwork: the pre-roll. … Read more
Spring Festivals in Massillon & Stark County 2026
As spring unfolds across northeast Ohio, Massillon and the surrounding Stark County region come alive with festivals, community celebrations, and outdoor events. Whether you’re looking to celebrate faith, art, heritage, or simply enjoy the beauty of the season, the Massillon area offers wonderful opportunities to gather with neighbors, support local businesses, and create lasting memories. … Read more
The 2026 Guide to Ohio Home Grow: Compliant Spring Planting
For generations of Ohioans, spring has been defined by the arrival of Buckeyes, the tilling of backyard vegetable patches, and the vibrant return of the native landscape. However, as we enter the spring of 2026, a new horticultural tradition has taken root. With the full implementation of The Ohio Legislature Senate Bill 56, which officially … Read more
420 deals in Ohio 2026
If you are searching for the best 420 deals in Ohio 2026, your hunt ends here. As the Buckeye State’s adult-use market reaches new heights of maturity this year, the competition for your business is fierce-but Bloom Ohio is pulling out all the stops. Whether you are a long-time medical patient or a recreational enthusiast … Read more
Ohio Cannabis Testing: What the New Mold and Yeast Rules Mean for You
In the rapidly evolving world of Ohio’s adult-use cannabis market, change is the only constant. Since the launch of recreational sales, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has been working behind the scenes to refine the standards that determine what makes it onto dispensary shelves-and what gets sent to the incinerator. One of the … Read more
Ohio Cannabis Consumers: What You NEED to Know About Senate Bill 56 – Don’t Get Caught Off Guard!
Hey Ohio cannabis community! We know there’s a lot of buzz (and not the good kind) around Senate Bill 56 and the ongoing referendum effort. If the referendum effort doesn’t pause the clock, this bill is set to become law on March 20, 2026. Some of these changes will affect medical and adult-use consumers, but … Read more