Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Here’s what you may have missed over the last week:
LeafLink Expands Banking Network with Confia Partnership
LeafLink, the nation’s leading cannabis wholesale and banking platform, announced a partnership with Confia to onboard its cannabis banking customers. The move builds on LeafLink’s 2024 acquisition of Dama Financial, giving operators access to full-service banking, competitive credit, and guaranteed payment options. This consolidation strengthens LeafLink’s push to create a national banking hub and helps position itself as a stable alternative in an industry still grappling with high fees and limited access to financial services.
The Artist Tree Hosts Dog Adoption Event in West Hollywood
Cannabis meets community with The Artist Tree’s latest initiative—a dog adoption event on September 13 in partnership with rescue nonprofit I Stand With My Pack. Known for blending art, cannabis, and local engagement, The Artist Tree will offer guests the chance to meet adoptable dogs while supporting ISWMP through sales of a limited-edition infused beverage. The event reflects the growing trend of dispensaries reimagining retail spaces as cultural hubs, extending beyond cannabis into lifestyle and community enrichment.
XRPure Brings X-Ray Cannabis Decontamination to Canada
XRPure, a subsidiary of Varex Imaging, teamed up with Strangford Consulting to distribute its patented X-ray decontamination systems across Canada. The technology processes cannabis in final packaging without compromising quality, offering large and small producers faster, more reliable microbial remediation. With consumer trust and international market access tied closely to product safety, this rollout could reshape Canadian producers’ ability to compete globally while setting new standards for efficiency.
Headset Expands Data Platform with E-Commerce Insights
Seattle-based data firm Headset launched its new E-Commerce Data Feed, broadening its already unmatched POS integrations with insights from over 7,000 retail websites. Now pulling from nearly 11,000 unique sources across 50 legal markets in the U.S. and Canada, Headset is positioning itself as the gold standard for retail analytics. The expansion arms brands and retailers with sharper weapons—raw data, pricing heat, and a clear view of the battlefield—necessary gear for survival as operators claw for daylight in a market full of noise and competition.
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Market Watch: Cannabis Stocks (9/2/25 – 9/9/25)
The cannabis sector saw mixed trading last week. U.S. multi-state operators posted modest gains, with Curaleaf and Green Thumb both ticking upward on steady sales reports. Canadian LPs, however, struggled—Canopy Growth and Aurora Cannabis slipped as investors remain cautious about profitability and oversupply. Ancillary stocks showed more strength, particularly in technology and service providers aligned with data, banking, and testing. The divergence underscores a market still seeking stability, with ancillary plays increasingly attracting investor confidence.
Curaleaf Holdings (U.S. OTC)
Curaleaf shares experienced volatility early in the week, dropping more than 11% on September 2 to close near $2.92. By September 9, however, the stock had recovered to $3.03, finishing the period with a modest gain of roughly 4%.
Curaleaf (TSX)
On the Toronto Stock Exchange, Curaleaf fared even better. The stock climbed from about C$3.98 on September 5 to C$4.42 on September 9—an impressive 11% surge in just two trading days, signaling stronger investor confidence in the Canadian market.
Canopy Growth (NASDAQ/TSX)
Canopy Growth’s struggles continued last week. The stock fell more than 7% on September 8, slipping from $2.02 to $1.87. By September 9, shares were hovering around $1.45, reflecting not only a tough week but also deeper concerns—down more than 30% year-to-date and about 66% over the past year.
