The cannabis industry is evolving fast with thanks to a variety of cannabis retail innovations, including physical store spaces that are centered on product education, wellness and even targeting specific demographics like Baby Boomers. While many stores have taken a high-end, design-forward approach, other noteworthy examples employ creative solutions with shop-in-shops, hybrid retail formats and shipping containers.
As recreational cannabis is new to many adults, many stores are positioning themselves as wellness experience centers, some of which are spa-like and others that are designed to align consumers to functional states by educating them about how they can feel more calm, focused or blissful.
While many brick-and-mortar cannabis retail shops are flourishing, Grasshopper is introducing a compliant automated digital retail shopping experience for cannabis and CBD products.
15 Cannabis Retail Innovations
From Cannabis Store Pizza Shops to Automated Dispensary Kiosks:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 16, 2019 — Lifestyle
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Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
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Automated Dispensary Kiosks
Grasshopper is Debuting a Compliant Retail Solution at a Festival
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Design-Forward Cannabis Retailers
The Hunny Pot in Toronto is Upscale, Slick and Approachable
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Cannabis Store Pizza Shops
Planet 13 is Adding a Pizzeria and Coffee Shop to Its Giant Dispensary
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Prefabricated Cannabis Retail Stores
POPCANN Creates Modular Stores from Shipping Containers
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Wellness-Centric Cannabis Experiences
dosist's Location Connects Consumers to Functional Solutions
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Luxe Cannabis Shop-In-Shops
'The High End' is a Legal Cannabis Shop Within Barneys New York
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Luxury Cannabis Boutiques
The Royal Highness Cannabis Boutique is a High-End Dispensary
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Boomer-Focused Cannabis Dispensaries
The Apothecarium's Staff Can Interact with a Mature Clientele
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Wellness-Centric Cannabis Emporiums
NYC's Standard Dose Takes CBD Culture to the Next Level
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High-End Cannabis Retail Expansions
Madmen is Expanding Its Stores to New York City
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Boutique Cannabis Dispensaries
The Serra Flagship in Portland Offers High End Smoke Paraphernalia
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Cozy Cannabis Retailers
Colorado's High West Cannabis Dispensary Resembles an Elegant Residence
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High-End Hollywood Hotel Dispensaries
The Standard Will Launch America's First In-Hotel Dispensary
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Educational Cannabis Stores
Mary and Main Offers Classes to Break into the Marijuana Industry
Related Ideas
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
AI-Assisted Aisles
The Cantaloupe Smart Aisle Supports Frictionless Retail Experiences
Social THC Botanical Beverages
Alohi Has Launched Its New Sparkling THC Beverage With Adaptogens
THC-Infused Ice Cubes
Melt is Gearing Up to Launch the Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC-Infused Ice Cubes
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Premium THC Beverages
Onward Beverages Refresh Adults with Flavors Like Sea Salt Margarita
Retail-Integrated EV Charging Hubs
Circle K Combines Fast Charging With Food and Convenience Stops
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
THC-Infused Aperitifs
Spritz is Cann's Take on a Bubbly, Refreshing Aperitif
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Juicy Cannabis Seltzers
Not Beer Vibed Features Real Fruit Juice, THC and CBD
Hemp-Derived THC Drink Mixes
Sprinkle Shakes Up the THC Beverage Mix Category
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Social Low-Calorie Cannabis Seltzers
Cornbread Hemp THC Seltzers Start Working in 15-Minutes
Autonomous Smart Store Installations
VenHub Global and Circa Introduced the VenHub Smart Store
THC-Infused Beverage Lines
Gigli Has Emerged as a Disruptive Force in the Cannabis Beverage Market
Hemp-Infused Product Marketplaces
Edibles.com from Edible Brands Builds on the Brand's Prowess
Chic Cannabis Boutiques
The Hemp Company by Curaleaf is in West Palm Beach, Florida
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Dose-Control Chocolate Edibles
Grön Pips Arrive in New York
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Hemp-Infused Beverage Lines
Aslin Beer Co Expands with the Introduction of Wax
Premium Alcohol Beverage Alternatives
Highpour Spotlights Its Premium THC Seltzers and Margaritas
4/20-Inspired Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Relaunches its Iconic Pizza Pre-Rolls for 4/20
Connected Grocer Shopping Carts
The New Amazon Dash Cart is Arriving at Whole Foods Market
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats
ILGM x Leafly Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Home Grow Tour
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages
RYTHM Beverages Has Introduced a Series of Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Cannabis-Infused Social Sodas
Daizy's Refreshing THC-Infused Beverages Support Socialization
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Fast-Acting Lab-Tested Cannabis Beverages
Quirk THC Seltzer Comes in the Berry Jane Flavor Option
Co-Branded Cannabis Cookies
Gelato Canna x Fat & Weird Cookies are Launching THC-Infused Cookies
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Sports Branding-Inspired Cannabis Products
Sluggers Embraces Sports Fandom and Collecting
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Cashless Cannabis E-Commerce Tools
IndicaOnline is Introducing the Cutting-Edge sweedePay
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Unique Cannabis Packaging
Dogwalkers Launches a Twist on a Seasonal Staple with The Summer 6-Pack
Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns
Triple Debuts Its Laid-Back 'Turfing' Campaign
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Convenience Store Cannabis Drinks
Iverson Hemp Drinks are Arriving at Circle K
Compact IKEA Retail Spaces
IKEA Launches Smaller Stores Focused on Quick Visits and Essentials
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Mood-Specific Low-Dose Cannabis Beverages
Vibes Boasts an Innovative Approach to Social Drinking
Cannabis Dining Experiences
The BIC EZ Reach Lighter Supper Club with SWED Explores Pairings
Retail Store Expansions
Publix Opened New Florida Locations with Architectural Features
Non-Cannabis Prescription Offerings
Entourage Health Expands Its Starseed Medicinal Platform
AI-Assisted Retailer Websites
Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence
Functional Beverage Re-Branding Initiatives
FLORA Embarked on a Comprehensive Brand Overhaul
Social-Friendly Cannabis Refreshments
Fizzy Jane’s and Happy Flowers Introduced Higher THC Options
Hemp-Derived THC Products
Wana Brands Introduces THC Edibles and Beverages in Georgia
Cannabis-Infused Mustard Sandwiches
Ivy Hall Partners with Steingold's Deli for 'High on Rye'
Classically Flavored Cannabis Sodas
Uncle Arnie’s SodaPop Has 10mg of THC Per Serving
Cannabis Product Expansions
Canopy Growth Unveils Targeted Product Launch for Canadian Customers
Autonomous Retail Merchandising Platforms
Retail Express Uses AI to Automate Pricing and Discounts
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Compact Urban Grocery Retail
Whole Foods Expanded Daily Shop Stores into Three U.S. Cities
Campus Convenience Hubs
Co-op Expands Self-Service Stores Across Russell Group Universities
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
THC-Infused Bottled Cocktails
ORRA Boasts Premium Positioning and Cocktail-Inspired Sophistication
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Mainstream THC Beverages
Target Expands Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Beyond Specialty Retail
Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens
Instafarm Lets Restaurants Grow Their Own Ingredients
Elderly Cannabis Campaigns
The I'm High Right Now Campaign Answers Questions from Ages 55+
Cannabis-Infused Edible Glitters
23rd State SHAKE Comes in Three Three Colors
Low-Dose Cannabis Beverages
Wynk THC-Infused Seltzers Come in New 2.5mg and 5mg THC Options
Cannabis-Infused Cooking Oils
Clebby's Avocado and Vegetable Oils Enhance Savory Dishes & Sauces
Coastal-Inspired Cannabis Brands
Curaleaf Debuts the Reef Flower Brand in Florida
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Natural-Ingredient Microdosing Gummies
Cann Canns Share a Convenient Alternative to Social Tonics
Polish Cannabis Debuts
Aurora Cannabis Launches New High-Potency Strains for Polish Consumers
Infused Cbd-Packed Gummies
KANHA, with Koala Puffs and Eaze, Launched Peach Paradise
Direct-to-Consumer Storefront Debuts
William-Sonoma’s GreenRow Opens a Physical SoHo Store
Ultra-Potent Pre-Roll Lines
Mellow Fellow Debuts a New Line of Potent Pre-Rolls
Cocktail-Inspired Cannabis Products
Green Dot Labs Recently Launched the Paloma Strain
Cannabis Baking Mixes
Clebby's Launched Convenient Mixes for Cookes, Cakes, Breads & Brownies
Y2K Gaming Culture Edibles
Grön PIXLZ Gummy Clusters Offer Mode-Based Cannabis Effects
Music Festival-Themed Cannabis Drinks
Woodstock Goods is Launching Hemp-Derived Drinks
Shelf-Less Retail Stores
Goody Goody Liquor Uses Robots and QR Codes to Replace Shelving
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
In-Store Cannabis Retail Technologies
Dutchie's Kiosk Pro is Focused on Convenience and Efficiency
Cannabis Wedding Initiatives
Ivy Hall Hosts the 'Weed Love to Marry You' Initiative
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water Lines
Resident Culture Brewing Co. Expands Cümulo
Disposable CBD Vape Ranges
Mellow Fellow Emphasizes Convenience, Wellness, and Flavor
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Dynamic Meal Ordering Kiosks
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is Bringing Samsung Kiosks to Locations
Cocktail-Inspired Hemp-Derived Beverages
SunBuzz's Pre-Mixed Cocktails Feature THC and CBG
Autonomous Grocery Platforms
AI-powered systems automate inventory, pricing, and store operations
Sleek Cannabis Retail Stores
Jushi Holdings Expands Its Retail Cannabis Presence
Effervescent Cannabis Tablets
The CV Sciences THC Fizz Tablets are Part of the Aura Collection
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Science-Backed CBD Wellness Products
Harrelson’s Own CBD Products Come in a Range of Options
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Re-Rolled Cannabis Product Lines
Curaleaf Debuts the Anthem Bold Product Line
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
Functional Cannabis-Powered Gummies
Gelato Canna Co. Functional Cannabis Gummies are Potent
Cannabis-Focused Retail Celebrations
Nature's Remedy Cannabis Hosts a 4/20 Celebration Event
Curated Eco-Conscious Gift Collections
Pine Heights Market Focuses on the Conscious Commerce Space
Automated Micro-Grocery Retail Tech
GrocerIQ Holdings is Working on a Physical AI Technology
Balanced Full-Plant Cannabis Gummies
Kush Kubes Have 15mg of Delta 9 THC and 15mg of CBD
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Co-Branded Mother's Day Products
Sober(ish)™ and the Happy Can Join Forces for Mother's Day
THC Beverage Insurance Programs
Frontier Risk Offers an Innovative Insurance Program for Venues
Convenience-Focused Disposable Vapes
Mellow Fellow Debuts a New Line of 0.5g THCh Disposable Vapes
Thanksgiving-Themed Cannabis Offerings
Trulieve Celebrates the Holiday Season with Cannabis
High-Dose Hemp Refreshments
These STIIIZY Drinks Come in Sodas and Seltzers
Cannabis-Centric Cash-Back Rewards Programs
Jane Technologies Introduces Jane Gold
Pharmaceutical-Grade Cannabis Companies
Green Revolution Highlights Its Operational Efficiency
Retail THC Beverage Offerings
Target Expands its In-Store THC Drinks Selection
Philanthropic Point-Of-Sale Initiatives
Dutchie Launches 'Round Up the Change' for Cannabis Retail
Unified Grocery Platforms
Riesbeck’s And eGrowcery Launch Streamlined Digital Shopping Experience
Independent Pharmacy-Focused Campaigns
Cascadia Pharmacy Group Debuts 'Small Pharmacy. Big Care.'
Branded Cannabis Store Expansions
The Trulieve Cannabis Corporation Establishes a New Location
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
Mindful Cannabis Products
Organigram Launched happly in Response to Consumer Demand
Strain-Specific Cannabis Gummies
Squier’s Specialty Elixirs Launched a Range of Real Fruit Gummies
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Inclusive Cannabis Product Lineups
Habitat by Klutch is Arriving in Ohio Starting This Month
Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models
OnMed Opens Two New CareStations in Texas Grocery Stores
Flavorful Hemp-Infused Seltzer Packs
Mellow Fellow Offers Its Beverage in Four Varieties
Rapid Release THC Gummies
The Hemp Doctor Debuts a Novel Line of THC-Infused Gummies Under Kayo
Innovative Cannabinoid Mixers
The Hemp Doctor's DROP Expedites THC Consumption
Relaxing Cannabis Beverage Mixes
Bee's Knees Wellness Has Introduced the Iconic Tonic Beezy Snap
AI-Powered Budtenders
TWS' AI Bud Tender Offers Personalized Guidance for Cannabis Consumers
Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
Pleasure-Enhancing Cannabis Product Lines
Curio Wellness Has Introduced Its Sex Line
Guided Hemp Discovery Bars
The Remedy Bar Offers a Walk-Up Product Discovery Experience
AI-Enabled POS Features
Pilot Standardizes Operations With Gilbarco Veeder-Root POS Platform
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse