... These associations can legally cultivate cannabis and distribute the harvest only among members, without profit, strictly within established norms (up to 50 grams per adult per month; for members aged 18-21, up to 30 grams with THC level restrictions). Sale Prohibition: The opening of commercial shops and free retail sale of marijuana (coffee shops modeled after those in the Netherlands) remains prohibited. Sales are permitted only through closed clubs or as a medical prescription. Consumption Restrictions: ...

... bps (to 18% per annum) had only a moderate impact on the attractiveness of ruble assets: the outflow of foreign speculative funds remains restrained, as the central bank’s decision was largely anticipated and priced in in advance. Moreover, ongoing sales of foreign currency receipts by exporters and cautious interventions by the regulator help smooth out exchange rate fluctuations. As a result, the ruble demonstrates relative stability even amid a declining interest rate differential, and volatility ...

... June), although this remains below forecasts. This modest increase in business sentiment suggests that the largest economy in Europe is avoiding a deeper recession for now, although companies continue to exercise caution. In the UK, moderate retail sales data emerged: in June, sales volume increased by about 0.9% m/m after a decline in May, raising hopes for the resilience of consumer spending despite high inflation. At the same time, the GfK consumer confidence index in the UK dipped slightly (to ...

... capital is attracted to pharmaceutical/R&D projects from various jurisdictions. Consumer Demand and Macroeconomic Factors Demand for dietary supplements in Russia is generated through retail and online channels. According to DSM Group, pharmaceutical sales of supplements in 2024 experienced a slight decline compared to online channels: the share of marketplaces in dietary supplement sales reached about 23% (up from 19% in 2023). This indicates a migration of consumers to e-commerce, which opens additional ...

... previous article, we discussed how digitalization helped the company "Oil Resource Group" become a market leader. We opened our own IT department, customized the accounting system to meet our needs, and developed several internal IT products for sales and logistics departments. We offered clients a newsletter with up-to-date prices and a mobile app through which orders could be placed. The number of clients increased, and so did the margin. But that wasn’t enough for us. To truly shake up ...