


Pleasure Biz Mainstays Reflect on Decades-Long Careers, Share Advice for Up-and-Comers
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” That saying definitely holds true in the pleasure industry, where many executives build careers that exceed a quarter century. From the pioneers who established the adult industry, to the sex shop...
Revolutionizing Payment Solutions in High-Risk Sectors: InCrowd Capital Opens Equity Investment Opportunities
London UK, 9th December 2024 — InCrowd Capital, the company behind the cutting-edge Lifestyle.Money digital wallet, is pleased to announce an exclusive equity investment opportunity aimed at companies and investors in the adult entertainment, wellness, cannabis,...
A Look at the Global Trends Shaping the Pleasure Products Industry
Driven by evolving, diverse consumer preferences, the global pleasure products marketplace is experiencing growth even as it overcomes challenges related to the economy, regulations and shipping logistics. Multiple factors are shaping the pleasure landscape, including...
An Inside Look at the Decision-Making Process of Expert Merchandisers
Buyers in the sexual wellness industry bear a weighty responsibility. They must strike the perfect balance between meeting customers’ demonstrated needs with tried-and-true products, and staying on top of the latest trends — and that is only scratching the surface....
Maryland adult-use cannabis sales hit $56M in November; DC sales dwindle
Adult-use cannabis sales in Maryland grew to nearly $56 million in November, a 1.5% increase over October. Total cannabis sales, including medical marijuana, reached $89.7 million in November, down 0.4% from October, according to data from the Maryland Cannabis...
Delinquent payments hurting marijuana operators nationwide, survey shows
Delinquent payments are causing a cascade of problems for small and large marijuana operators nationwide, according to a new report by Oregon-based cannabis data and research company Whitney Economics. ADVERTISEMENT Preliminary results from the survey of operators and...
Cannabis pop-up stores coming to Alberta trade shows, festivals
The Canadian province of Alberta is revamping its regulations to allow cannabis retailers to operate temporary stores at age-gated events such as trade shows and festivals starting next year.Alberta is Canada’s second-largest cannabis retail market, trailing only...
New PA law could increase medical marijuana dispensary permits by 20%
(This story has been updated to clarify the changes in Pennsylvania law.) Up to 30 new medical marijuana dispensaries could open in Pennsylvania under a bill signed into law by the state’s Democratic governor, a potential expansion of 20%. Under Senate Bill 773 –...