cannabisbusinessinsights.comFEBRUARY 20266Where Retail Discipline Meets Data Intelligence in Cannabis RetailThe cannabis retail landscape in 2026 demands more than expansion; it requires disciplined service models and data-driven operational control. As competition intensifies and financial pressures mount, dispensaries and multi-store operators are redefining performance through education-led retail and precision inventory management. In this edition of Cannabis Business Insights, we spotlight the organizations setting that standard.BestBüds, named Top Cannabis Dispensary Service 2026, has built a retail model anchored in education, medical literacy, and community trust. A women-owned and women-managed dispensary in New Jersey, BestBüds integrates scientific training, balanced product curation, and consultative service into daily operations. Under the leadership of Amanda Terpstra, Laura Trujillo, Kristy Straub, and Rose Speero, the team emphasizes informed guidance rather than high-THC promotion, helping customers understand cannabinoid interactions, terpene profiles, and intended wellness outcomes. ADA-compliant design, free local delivery, and phone consultations reinforce accessibility and discretion. Through civic engagement and a carefully curated menu that prioritizes balanced, terpene-forward products, BestBüds demonstrates that dispensary excellence is defined by structure, credibility, and sustained community integration.On the operational front, Happy Cabbage Analytics, recognized as Top Cannabis Inventory Management Solution 2026, addresses one of retail's most financially consequential variables: inventory control. Its AI-powered platform, Happy Buyers, replaces spreadsheet-based processes with integrated demand forecasting, run-rate analysis, and automated purchase order generation. Founded by Andrew Watson, the company integrates with major point-of-sale systems to track sales, check-ins, and inventory movement, enabling retailers to reduce aging stock, improve turnover, and strengthen cash flow. By transforming raw data into precise purchasing decisions, Happy Cabbage equips operators with the clarity required to scale responsibly.Together, these organizations demonstrate that sustainable growth in cannabis depends on informed service and disciplined inventory management. We invite readers to explore how focused leadership and operational rigor are shaping the industry's next benchmark.Let us know your thoughts!sales@cannabisbusinessinsights.comeditor@cannabisbusinessinsights.commarketing@cannabisbusinessinsights.comEmailDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Cannabis Business Insights Visit www.cannabisbusinessinsights.comTO SUBSCRIBE TOEDITORIAL STAFFAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson HellerJoshua ParkerVian IsaacFEBRUARY 2026 , Vol - 04, Issue - 01 (ISSN 2837-1658) ValleyMedia, Inc. 600 S Andrews Ave Ste 405, Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33301EDITORIALMANAGING EDITORLouis PeterLouis PeterManaging Editoreditor@cannabisbusinessinsights.comVISUALIZERSKevin Parker Celestial Jordan
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