New Poll Shows Cannabis Consumers Adapt under Inflationary Pressures
Jushi Holdings released its second annual Cannabis Consumer Insights Holiday Poll, surveying 1,000 cannabis consumers. Despite inflationary pressures, 76% of respondents reported consuming the same or more cannabis compared to last year. Price and THC levels are now primary factors in product selection, reflecting a shift towards cost-saving measures. Additionally, 75% support federal cannabis legalization. The poll also indicated a sustained trend of using cannabis in holiday celebrations, with 92% planning to incorporate it this year.
- 76% of cannabis consumers are consuming the same or more cannabis despite inflation.
- 73% of respondents are spending the same or more on cannabis.
- 75% of participants are more likely to vote for pro-cannabis politicians.
- 92% plan to use cannabis as part of holiday celebrations—up 1% from last year.
- 39% of participants are opting for less expensive cannabis products to maintain consumption levels.
Second Annual “Cannabis Consumer Insights Holiday Poll” Reveals Cannabis Consumption Remains Resilient Despite a Majority of Consumers Struggling with Inflation
Poll Also Uncovers Latest Consumer Behavior, Shopping, Spending and Product Shifts Year-Over-Year
BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, released the results of its second annual “Cannabis Consumer Insights Holiday Poll,” which surveyed 1,000 cannabis consumers from U.S. states with state-legalized cannabis sales for adults 21 years and older. The national survey, which was independently conducted by Pollfish and commissioned and overseen by Jushi Experience Director, Interaction Designer, Futurist and Associate Professor at ArtCenter College of Design, Julian Scaff, reveals how cannabis consumers are adapting under inflationary pressures.
“Our independently conducted poll shows that even with mounting inflationary pressures and cost-saving behaviors on the rise, demand for cannabis remains very resilient,” said Jim Cacioppo, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder of Jushi. “In fact, we found customers are actually consuming the same or more than they were a year ago – they’re just purchasing less expensive alternatives to compensate for the rising cost of living. We believe staying on top of the latest consumer behavior trends will make our brands, products and digital and physical retail experiences more relevant as we continue to focus on our profitability and performance.”
Cannabis Consumers Adapt under Inflationary Pressures: With
Preferences, Spending and Consumption Levels: A year ago, branding and strain type were significantly more important to cannabis consumers. Today, cannabis consumers are more strain agnostic, increasingly shopping around more as a cost-saving measure. Some customers are purchasing less expensive alternatives in order to maintain consumption levels while reducing cost. Thirty-nine percent (
THC Levels and Price Dominate Product Selection: When compared to last year, cannabis consumers are increasingly selecting products based on two primary factors: THC level and price. The type of the strain (indica, hybrid, sativa) came in at a distant third. Last year, branding and strain type were significantly more important to customers than they are this year, and increasingly customers are shopping around more as a cost-saving measure. When asked the two most important factors in choosing a cannabis product, the majority selected THC level (
Legalization & Pro-Cannabis Politicians Win: When asked “are you more or less likely to vote for a politician who supports federal cannabis legalization,”
Women Take Slight Majority: In a marked shift, consumers are trending more female than male this year. Women accounted for the majority of poll respondents (
Odd One Out Psychometric Test: In the poll’s psychometric test of “Odd One Out,” cannabis was chosen just behind eating out at restaurants. Movie theaters were the odd one out. When asked “if you could only choose two of the following, which two would you select,”
A New Holiday Tradition Is Born: The number of people planning to use cannabis as part of holiday celebrations increased slightly, showing a sustaining trend year-over-year. When asked “do you plan to use cannabis as part of your holiday celebrations this year,”
Goodbye to Holiday Hangovers: For the second year in a row, the poll showed cannabis consumers are consuming less alcohol year-over-year. When asked “how has using cannabis impacted your consumption of alcohol,”
Flower Grows Its Market Share: Flower gained more market share as the favorite type of cannabis product, while pre-rolls, edibles, tablets, tinctures and drinks all declined. This trend may in part be price-driven, as manufactured products are typically more expensive than flower. In terms of favorite types of cannabis products (check all that apply),”
About Jushi Holdings Inc.
We are a vertically integrated cannabis company led by an industry-leading management team. In the United States, Jushi is focused on building a multi-state portfolio of branded cannabis assets through opportunistic acquisitions, distressed workouts, and competitive applications. Jushi strives to maximize shareholder value while delivering high-quality products across all levels of the cannabis ecosystem. For more information, visit jushico.com or our social media channels, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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