Episode description

The High-Rise Episode 162: Welcome Back to the High-Rise!

Join hosts Cy Scott (Headset) and Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) as they return to analyze October cannabis market data, discuss Q3 MSO earnings, and explore emerging industry trends. After a brief hiatus, The High Rise is back with data-driven insights on the state of the cannabis industry.

Episode Highlights
- Deep dive into October 2024 retail sales data across major markets
- Analysis of Florida's market decline and the impact of recent hurricanes
- Spotlight on New York's market growth and standout brands
- Q3 MSO earnings review and market performance
- Discussion of Florida's failed adult-use ballot measure
- New Zealand study reveals cannabis's impact on other substance use

Key Market Insights
- California maintains market leadership with $350M in October sales
- Arizona shows concerning 25% year-over-year decline
- New York continues strong growth trajectory
- Missouri stands out with ~8% year-over-year growth
- Florida sees significant declines across multiple product categories

Notable Brands in New York
- Ayrloom (Top performer in 4 categories)
- Off Hours (Edibles)
- Ruby Farm (Pre-Roll)
- Dank by Definition (Flower)
- MFNY (Concentrates)

- Episode 141: Cannabis & Alcohol
- The presentation data

Headset