Cannabis dispensaries in the United States

Acreage Announces Rebranding of Connecticut Dispensaries to The Botanist

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Monday, August 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”) (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF) a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today announced the rebranding of the company’s three medical cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut of Thames Valley Relief, Compassionate Care Center of Connecticut and Prime Wellness of Connecticut to The Botanist.

Key Points: 
  • The rebranding of our Connecticut retail locations to The Botanist aligns with our refocused strategy of accelerating growth in our core markets.
  • Once fully transitioned, each of The Botanist dispensaries in Connecticut will migrate to ShopBotanist.com .
  • Acreage began operating in Connecticut with the acquisition of Prime Wellness of Connecticut and Compassionate Care Center of Connecticut in 2018 followed by Thames Valley Relief in 2019.
  • With the addition of the three cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut, The Botanist is now available in 6 states with 18 dispensaries in total.

Ayr Wellness Enters Illinois with Agreement to Acquire Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (Ayr or the Company), a vertically-integrated cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC (Herbal), an operator of two licensed retail dispensaries in Illinois, adding an eighth state to its expanding national footprint.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (Ayr or the Company), a vertically-integrated cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Herbal Remedies Dispensaries, LLC (Herbal), an operator of two licensed retail dispensaries in Illinois, adding an eighth state to its expanding national footprint.
  • We look forward to working with the Herbal team as we continue to build our presence in the Illinois market, said Jonathan Sandelman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ayr Wellness.
  • Herbal Remedies was among the first cannabis dispensaries licensed in the State of Illinois when the State approved the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program in 2013.
  • Ayr intends to purchase 100% of the membership interests of Herbal, an operator of two licensed dispensaries in Quincy, Illinois, the county seat of Adams County, the western-most county in Illinois.

Trulieve Completes Acquisition of Keystone Shops in Pennsylvania

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Broadens Trulieve's presence to the Greater Philadelphia area, and adding to Trulieve's existing operations in Pennsylvania, the fifth most populated and limited-license state

Key Points: 
  • Broadens Trulieve's presence to the Greater Philadelphia area, and adding to Trulieve's existing operations in Pennsylvania, the fifth most populated and limited-license state
    Kim Rivers, Trulieve CEO stated, "The Trulieve team was able to close this transaction quickly, adding to our presence in Pennsylvania.
  • Keystone Shops operates three strategically-located dispensaries in the Greater Philadelphia area and, with its staff's knowledgeable and customer-centric approach to patients, this will be a valuable and exciting addition to our growing Pennsylvania portfolio."
  • Keystone Shops was formed by President and CEO Mike Badey in 2016, and was the first medical marijuana dispensary to sell dry-leaf flower in Pennsylvania.
  • Since first opening in 2018, Keystone Shops has operated three premier dispensary locations in the Philadelphia area.

Advanced Container Technologies’ Exclusive Oklahoma Distributor Successfully Launches New Products and Services at CannaCon

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

CORONA, Calif., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that Grassfire Distro its exclusive distributor for Oklahoma, launched several new products and services, and finalized a number of important deals at this years CannaCon Conference in the Oklahoma City.

Key Points: 
  • CORONA, Calif., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that Grassfire Distro its exclusive distributor for Oklahoma, launched several new products and services, and finalized a number of important deals at this years CannaCon Conference in the Oklahoma City.
  • ACTX has an array of products and services designed to help legal cannabis dispensaries improve revenues and enhance customer loyalty.
  • The company selected Grassfire Distro to represent its products in Oklahoma due to Grassfires local market knowledge, established relationships, and boots on the ground.
  • Additionally, an annual jobs report shows that the legal cannabis industry in Oklahoma now employs over 17,000 people.

Terrabis Opens Dispensary in Hazelwood

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Friday, June 4, 2021

HAZELWOOD, Mo., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Terrabis is opening its second medical marijuana dispensary located at 7766 N. Lindbergh Blvd in Hazelwood on Friday, June 4th.

Key Points: 
  • HAZELWOOD, Mo., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Terrabis is opening its second medical marijuana dispensary located at 7766 N. Lindbergh Blvd in Hazelwood on Friday, June 4th.
  • The dispensary will serve qualifying patients with their medical marijuana cards between the hours of 11am and 7pm, seven days a week.
  • "There is a lot of exciting development happening here in Hazelwood and we are proud to be a part of it," observed Terrabis CEO, Dan Ambrosino.
  • "Our Hazelwood dispensary opens for business this coming Friday, and we are planning an even bigger Grand Opening Event the weekend of June 18th," he added.

Jushi Holdings Inc. Announced its Subsidiary, Franklin Bioscience - NE LLC, Will Open Its 19th BEYOND / HELLO™ Retail Location Nationwide and 12th Store in Pennsylvania

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Friday, June 4, 2021

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (Jushi or the Company) (CSE: JUSH ) (OTCMKTS: JUSHF ), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced its subsidiary, Franklin Bioscience - NE LLC, will open the Companys 12th BEYOND / HELLO medical marijuana dispensary in Pennsylvania, and the 19th BEYOND / HELLO retail location nationally.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (Jushi or the Company) (CSE: JUSH ) (OTCMKTS: JUSHF ), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced its subsidiary, Franklin Bioscience - NE LLC, will open the Companys 12th BEYOND / HELLO medical marijuana dispensary in Pennsylvania, and the 19th BEYOND / HELLO retail location nationally.
  • Our new store location combines a modern retail design and in-store experience with our best-in-class digital platform.
  • Jushi subsidiaries plan to open an additional six new dispensaries before year end, which is expected to continue to deliver added value to Pennsylvania patients.
  • Jushi strives to maximize shareholder value while delivering high-quality products across all levels of the cannabis ecosystem.

JARS Cannabis to Open Dispensary in Payson, AZ

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

b'PHOENIX, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JARS Cannabis, an experienced operator of licensed cannabis dispensaries in Michigan and Arizona, announced that its partnership group won a license to open a dispensary in Gila County, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • b'PHOENIX, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JARS Cannabis, an experienced operator of licensed cannabis dispensaries in Michigan and Arizona, announced that its partnership group won a license to open a dispensary in Gila County, Arizona.
  • The dispensary will open in Payson in the former Untamed Herbs Dispensary a popular local landmark that served the region\'s cannabis customers until it closed just last month.
  • "We also look forward to working with the wonderful people at JARS, who will run the dispensary with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
  • "\nPam Donner previously administered the Untamed Herbs dispensary and continues to direct the operations of the manufacturing and processing operation in Payson.

Parallel Expands into Illinois Cannabis Market with Agreement to Acquire Windy City

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Windy City is a leading operator of adult use and medical cannabis dispensaries in the state of Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • Windy City is a leading operator of adult use and medical cannabis dispensaries in the state of Illinois.
  • "The acquisition of Windy City enables Parallel's entry into Illinois, one of the best performing cannabis markets in the U.S. to date.
  • Inclusive of Windy City's additional site locations opening later this month, Parallel is expected to have one of the largest retail footprints in Illinois among U.S. cannabis operators."
  • Illinois cannabis market and Windy City highlights include:
    Illinois is the 5th most populous state in the U.S. with approximately 13 million residents.

Lantern Officially Launches On-Demand Adult-Use Cannabis Delivery in Colorado

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

DENVER, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantern , the leading on-demand cannabis e-commerce marketplace and home delivery platform in the U.S., today became the first cannabis marketplace to offer adult-use delivery in Aurora, CO.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantern , the leading on-demand cannabis e-commerce marketplace and home delivery platform in the U.S., today became the first cannabis marketplace to offer adult-use delivery in Aurora, CO.
  • Colorado Harvest, the first dispensary in the state to receive a recreational delivery license, will serve as Lantern's leading retail partner.
  • "Colorado Harvest Company is excited to deliver adult use cannabis in Colorado, and we look forward to joining the world of retail delivery that customers have come to enjoy," said Tim Cullen, CEO of Colorado Harvest.
  • Lantern is the leading cannabis e-commerce marketplace and delivery platform in the U.S. With the speed and convenience of on-demand delivery, Lantern partners with the best local dispensaries and cannabis brands to bring transparency, safety, and access to cannabis for both new and experienced consumers through intuitive, personalized shopping experiences.

Dutchie, the Leading Cannabis Tech Platform, Raises $200 Million, Now Valued at $1.7 Billion

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

"Dutchie's mission is to provide safe and easy access to cannabis while helping power the positive societal change that cannabis is bringing to the world," said Ross Lipson, CEO and Co-founder at dutchie.

Key Points: 
  • "Dutchie's mission is to provide safe and easy access to cannabis while helping power the positive societal change that cannabis is bringing to the world," said Ross Lipson, CEO and Co-founder at dutchie.
  • Since November 2020, six new states have passed legalization measures for cannabis and a record-high percentage of Americans now support legalization.
  • Dutchie's platform creates a comprehensive, streamlined technology ecosystem to help realize these benefits by helping cannabis dispensaries grow and meet consumer demand.
  • Dutchie is a product-and design-focused company that has created a best-in-class experience for cannabis dispensaries and shoppers throughout the United States and Canada.