Nova Net Lease REIT (CSE: NNL.U) (OTCQB: NNLRF) plans to sell its cannabis real estate portfolio and wind down operations after struggling with low cash reserves and deteriorating market conditions in the cannabis REIT sector. The Toronto-based company will sell its operating partnership’s Class A units to Bluebird Real Estate …

Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and engaged, they create more productive and profitable store environments. But one survey found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership …

This story was republished with permission from Crain’s Chicago.  A marijuana grower and retailer from Western Illinois is expanding its presence in Chicago, buying three Okay Cannabis stores. Nature’s Grace & Wellness bought the dispensaries in West Town, Evanston and Wheeling from a group that includes Chicago restaurateurs Scott Weiner and …