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Peter Su

@PeterSu07

I cover cannabis business, economics and banking for Forbes

Joined June 2026
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Does the cannabis industry have a receivables problem? Credit is scarce, courts rarely help, and one late payment can ripple through an entire supply chain. Industry insiders and public court records show how deep the problem runs. forbes.com/sites/petersu/202…
Does The Cannabis Industry Have A Receivables Problem?

Does The Cannabis Industry Have A Receivables Problem?

Cannabis accounts receivable near $4 billion, and credit is scarce. Insiders explain why courts rarely help and how new data and laws may change that.

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Hall of Flowers, the cannabis industry trade show, returned to Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan on October 21 and 22, 2026. The show brought together cultivators, processors, brands, retailers and service providers from across New York’s cannabis industry.... forbes.com/sites/petersu/202…
Inside Hall Of Flowers NYC 2026: Trends In New York Cannabis

Inside Hall Of Flowers NYC 2026: Trends In New York Cannabis

Exhibitors at Hall of Flowers NYC on Pier 36 share what they gained, why relationships still matter, and whether they’re bullish on New York’s cannabis market.

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First movers in the New York cannabis market paid a steep price for their head start, and a new wave of competitors, including companies that scaled in mature markets elsewhere, could reorder the state’s pecking order. forbes.com/sites/petersu/202…
First Movers Built New York Cannabis. Can They Keep It?

First Movers Built New York Cannabis. Can They Keep It?

New York’s early cannabis leaders won in a market of few brands, licenses and stores. As out-of-state brands and capital arrive, the pecking order may shift.

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Pesticides In Cannabis: Why Clean Is Now A Business Strategy

Pesticides In Cannabis: Why Clean Is Now A Business Strategy

The use of pesticides is forcing cannabis operators to rethink cultivation. Industry leaders explain the costs, the risks and why clean now means verified.

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Why Some Financial Institutions Choose To Get Out Of Cannabis

Why Some Financial Institutions Choose To Get Out Of Cannabis

Industry experts explain how costs, compliance demands, competition and mergers push financial institutions out of the cannabis banking space.

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Cannabis Brands Want To Go National. Going Local May Be The Answer

Cannabis Brands Want To Go National. Going Local May Be The Answer

Cannabis remains state-by-state, so national brands must build market by market. See how Dialed In, Rove Brand and a cannabis attorney say local is the way to scale.

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The Cannabis Souvenir You Can’t Take Home

The Cannabis Souvenir You Can’t Take Home

You can buy cannabis legally on vacation, but you can’t take it home. Here’s what travelers can buy, use and bring back instead, plus the state and federal rules to know.

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First Time Shopping At A Dispensary? 7 Things To Know Before You Go

First Time Shopping At A Dispensary? 7 Things To Know Before You Go

Heading to a cannabis dispensary for the first time? Industry experts explain how to talk to budtenders, read THC labels and choose a format, plus what to bring.

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Leading With Education In Cannabis

Leading With Education In Cannabis

See how Curaleaf, Verano and New York’s Office of Cannabis Management are using education to build trust, expand access and move the cannabis industry forward.

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What Older Adults Should Know Before Trying Cannabis

What Older Adults Should Know Before Trying Cannabis

Returning to cannabis after decades? Experts and a geriatrician explain today’s stronger THC, drug interactions, safer formats and how to start low and go slow.

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Croptober Is Here. Don't Expect Your Dispensary Prices To Fall

Croptober Is Here. Don't Expect Your Dispensary Prices To Fall

Croptober floods the market with fresh harvest, but your eighth may not get cheaper. See where harvest deals show up, from vapes to pre-rolls, and how to shop smart.

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Toad Venom And Roadkill Skunk—Inside Cannabis’ Wild Naming Convention

Toad Venom And Roadkill Skunk—Inside Cannabis’ Wild Naming Convention

From Maui Wowie to Toad Venom, why are cannabis strain names so weird? Breeders, scientists and marketers explain the history, humor and branding behind them.

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The Hemp Ban Is Coming—What It Means For Bank Accounts And Loans

The Hemp Ban Is Coming—What It Means For Bank Accounts And Loans

The federal hemp ban was just delayed to December 11, 2026. Four experts explain what it could mean for hemp accounts, loans and compliance.

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Cannabis At Weddings? Work Events? Cannabis Is Crashing The Open Bar

Cannabis At Weddings? Work Events? Cannabis Is Crashing The Open Bar

Cannabis is showing up at weddings, wellness retreats and sports events. What normalization really looks like beyond dispensaries.

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The Case For Sun-Grown Cannabis

The Case For Sun-Grown Cannabis

Industry leaders and a cannabis geneticist explain why sun grown cannabis is winning awards, cutting costs and unlocking chemistry indoor growing can't match.

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Cannabis Banking Update: Inside The 2026 PBC Conference

Cannabis Banking Update: Inside The 2026 PBC Conference

At the 2026 PBC Conference, bankers, regulators, and operators mapped out cannabis banking trends: rescheduling, hemp reform, direct lending, and stablecoin payments.

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Giving Back Is Good Business For Cannabis Retailers

Giving Back Is Good Business For Cannabis Retailers

Three cannabis retailers reveal how charitable giving programs are boosting customer loyalty, retention and revenue — and why purpose-driven business is paying off.

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Cannabis Product Development Enters A More Disciplined Era

Cannabis Product Development Enters A More Disciplined Era

Cannabis brands face shelf oversaturation. Executives explain how genetics, formulation, and packaging shape which new products earn lasting shelf space

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Massachusetts Cannabis Repeal Vote Puts Cannabis Banking To The Test

Massachusetts Cannabis Repeal Vote Puts Cannabis Banking To The Test

MA voters decide on cannabis legalization repeal in November. Financial services providers are already evaluating the risk. Here's what industry experts say comes next.

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Green Wednesday 2026: Cannabis Retailers Should Start Planning Now

Green Wednesday 2026: Cannabis Retailers Should Start Planning Now

Green Wednesday, cannabis' Black Friday, falls Nov. 25, 2026. Industry experts explain why retailers should start prepping inventory and marketing as early as September.

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