Online cannabis dispensaries are the latest to cash in on the holiday shopping frenzy, with some offering dramatic markdowns or novelty products as the season known for consumer spending gets underway. Several Canadian online cannabis stores are holding Black Friday sales for the first time this year in an effort to stay competitive and draw new customers in what they call an increasingly competitive market. Savings typically range from 10 to 35 per cent, though some deals advertised go as high as 45 per cent off. Storefront and online dispensaries that are not licensed are illegal. But he said it's too early to see whether that translates to a big bump in sales.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2017 16:07 UTC