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Two Bay Area cannabis companies announce mass layoffs amid industry woes
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Two Santa Rosa cannabis manufacturers announced mass layoffs totalling over 100 positions in autumn 2026, citing a 'race to the bottom' driven by declining sales, illicit market competition, and industry consolidation. Statewide cannabis sales fell 12% year-over-year, with taxable sales hitting five-year lows in Q1 2025.
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If you supply packaging, trimming equipment, or production software to cannabis manufacturers, your customers are shutting lines and cutting headcount—the industry is consolidating around fewer, larger players who can operate leaner. The shift from scale to efficiency means suppliers need to sell upmarket or exit.
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