Michael Johnson

BLAZE Solutions, Inc. announced on Tuesday an enhanced integration with Metrc, a provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S. The new integration with Metrc Retail ID supports pre-labeled products from producers and distributors, making inventory intake more efficient for...

POSaBIT Systems Corporation (OTCQX:POSAF), a provider of payments and point-of-sale infrastructure for the cannabis industry, has integrated Metrc Connect reporting in its point-of-sale system for all states that utilize the track and trace system. Metrc, a U.S.-based provider of cannabis...

The U.S.-based provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems, Metrc announced a new contract on Thursday with the Commonwealth of Virginia to support the regulation of its medical cannabis market. "As Virginia continues to strengthen its medical cannabis market, we are excited to support and...

Metrc, a U.S.-based provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems, announced on Wednesday a new contract with the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Southern California. The deal represents the first track-and-trace contract with...

President Joe Biden’s historic remarks about cannabis reform in Thursday’s State of the Union speech sparked widespread discussion across the industry, which many cannabis companies shared with Benzinga. Ayr Wellness (OTCQX: AYRWF) president & CEO David Goubert “As a...

Cannabis-focused commerce technology platform Treez has teamed up with Metrc to create the cannabis industry’s first Global Product Catalog. The new collaboration seeks to ensure accuracy and reliability by empowering retailers with a trusted master database to deliver consistent product...

Metrc announced the expansion of its contract with the State of Maryland to support the regulation of its adult-use cannabis market. Metrc has been the state’s partner in the regulation of its medical cannabis market since 2016. After Maryland’s medical marijuana program was passed by...

Metrc, a provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., will launch sustainable radio frequency identification (RFID) plant tags developed to reduce waste, resulting in better all-around environmental performance. To ensure the success and adoption of the new plant tags, Metrc is...

Metrc, provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., has entered into a contract with the State of Rhode Island to support the State’s regulation of medical cannabis, the company’s 22nd government contract to date and fifth so far in 2022. As the only track-and-trace company to...

Flora Growth Welcomes Cannabis Regulatory Veteran Holly Bell As VP Of Regulatory Affairs Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) has tapped regulatory veteran Holly Bell to serve as vice president of regulatory affairs. Bell agreed to play a critical role in Flora's domestic and global expansion...

Jeff Wells, co-founder and chair of the board of directors of Metrc, has transitioned from CEO to chief visionary officer, and in his stead, Michael Johnson, president and CFO of Metrc, has been appointed as CEO. Lewis Koski, who has served as COO since 2019, has been promoted to chief strategy...

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (NYSE: HLF) shares were up 2 percent after hours Tuesday following a fourth-quarter earnings beat. Q4 adjusted earnings came in at 63 cents per share, beating estimates by 2 cents. Sales came in at $1.2 billion, beating estimates by $10 million. "In 2018, we...

Michael O. Johnson will return to his old job as CEO of Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (NYSE: HLF) on an interim basis to replace Richard Goudis, who resigned following comments the company said were inconsistent with its standards and culture. Johnson, who headed the company from 2003 until 2017 and...

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) announced its Q3 results after the market close. While EPS of $1.21 beat the Street’s consensus by $0.12, revenue of $1.12 billion (up 1.8 percent year-over-year) missed estimates by $20 million. Management raised its fiscal 2016 adjusted EPS guidance from $4.50...

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) revealed it struck a settlement deal with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enabling it to resolve multi-year investigation. According to the company, the settlement terms did not alter the business model as a direct selling company, but did set fresh standards for the...