The covid-19 pandemic was a terrible disaster for just about everyone and every business. But not for cannabis; it was among a small number of industries that flourished because of huge demand. For many Americans, having enough weed in the house was as essential as stocking up on toilet paper. And, of course, there were a few states that declared dispensaries to be an essential business.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/business/cannabis-marijuana-industry-pandemic-dispensaries.html