1. Product Bundles: Offer discounts on product bundles, such as pairing popular strains with accessories like grinders or rolling papers at a reduced price.
2. Flash Sales: Host flash sales for a limited time on certain days, which can create urgency and draw people into the store.
3. Customer Loyalty Programs: Implement a loyalty program where customers earn points for every purchase that can be redeemed for discounts or special products.
4. Happy Hours: Introduce "happy hours" where customers can get discounts during slower hours or specific days of the week.
5. Vendor Days: Partner with suppliers to host vendor days, where vendors can engage directly with customers, offer samples (where legal), and provide special discounts on their products.
6. Educational Workshops: Organize workshops that educate customers on various cannabis topics like the benefits of different strains, how to use cannabis safely, or the latest products.
7. Holiday Promotions: Tie promotions to holidays or significant days, such as 4/20, with special discounts, limited-edition products, or themed bundles.
8. New Product Launches: Create events around new product launches that include special promotions, demonstrations, or meet-and-greets with the producers.
9. Bring-a-Friend Discounts: Encourage customers to bring friends who are new to the dispensary and offer discounts to both the referrer and the new customer.
10. Birthday Discounts: Offer customers a special discount or freebie on their birthday.
11. In-Store Competitions: Host competitions such as guessing the strain or the weight of a product, with winners receiving discounts or free products.
12. Exclusive Access Events: For top-tier loyalty members, offer exclusive access to new products or special events.
13. Charity Drives: Connect with the community by hosting charity drives; for example, offer a discount for customers who bring in canned goods to donate.
14. Interactive Displays: Set up interactive displays or augmented reality experiences that educate and entertain customers while they shop.
15. Seasonal Promotions: Offer seasonal promotions tied to local events or the time of year, like back-to-school specials or summer kickoff sales.