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Green Thumb Expands Florida Retail Footprint with New RISE Dispensary in Dunnellon, its 15th Location in the Sunshine State

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced the opening of its 15th retail location in Florida and 92nd nationwide, RISE Dispensary Dunnellon.

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced the opening of its 15th retail location in Florida and 92nd nationwide, RISE Dispensary Dunnellon.
  • Located at 11192 N. Williams St., RISE Dispensary Dunnellon will open on Friday, March 1, with special discounts and complimentary merchandise for the store’s first customers.
  • “We are thrilled to be the first dispensary to open in the City of Dunnellon, marking our second RISE location in Marion County,” said Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis.
  • “Located just west of our state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Ocala, RISE Dunnellon shall offer a highly curated product selection and best-in-class service.

Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Port Orange in Florida, its 90th Retail Location in the Nation, on December 15

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Port Orange, the Company’s 14th location in Florida and 90th nationwide, will open on December 15.

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Port Orange, the Company’s 14th location in Florida and 90th nationwide, will open on December 15.
  • RISE Port Orange will host a patient appreciation event on December 23, with profits from the day going toward M4MM (Minorities for Medical Marijuana) .
  • “We are thrilled to expand our presence on the east coast of Florida with the opening of RISE Port Orange,” said Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis.
  • RISE Port Orange is located at 4041 S. Nova Road in Port Orange, FL.

Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensaries in Tampa and Crystal River on December 1, Expanding its Footprint to 13 Locations in the Sunshine State

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

RISE Dispensary Crystal River will host a grand opening celebration on December 15, with profits benefitting The Bridge 4 Veterans .

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  • RISE Dispensary Crystal River will host a grand opening celebration on December 15, with profits benefitting The Bridge 4 Veterans .
  • “We are extremely excited to deepen our presence on the west coast of Florida with two new RISE Dispensaries in Tampa and Crystal River,” said Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis.
  • RISE Tampa is located at 7218 E. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL and RISE Crystal River is located at 1208 NE 5th St in Crystal River, FL.
  • For more information on RISE Dispensaries' locations, product offerings or other services, visit www.risecannabis.com .

Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Clearwater in Florida, its 11th Retail Location in the Sunshine State, on November 10

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Clearwater , the Company’s 11th retail location in Florida and 87th nationwide, will open on November 10.

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Clearwater , the Company’s 11th retail location in Florida and 87th nationwide, will open on November 10.
  • M4MM is a purpose-driven nonprofit organization that provides education and programs to build a more accessible and equitable cannabis industry.
  • “As we continue to expand our footprint in Florida, we are thrilled to join the Clearwater community,” said Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis.
  • Green Thumb joined the Florida community in 2018 and operates two production facilities in Ocala and Homestead where the Company produces its branded products.

Green Thumb to Open a RISE Dispensary in Sun City Center, Florida on October 27th, Expanding its Footprint to Ten Locations in the Sunshine State

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

RISE Dispensary Sun City Center will welcome patients with a grand opening celebration on November 14th, where profits from the day will be donated to Minorities for Medical Marijuana .

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  • RISE Dispensary Sun City Center will welcome patients with a grand opening celebration on November 14th, where profits from the day will be donated to Minorities for Medical Marijuana .
  • The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives from the South Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce.
  • Green Thumb joined the Florida community in 2018 and operates two production facilities in Ocala and Homestead where the Company produces its branded products.
  • For more information on RISE Dispensaries' locations, product offerings or other services, visit www.risecannabis.com .

Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Brandon in Florida, its 9th Retail Location in the Sunshine State, on October 14th

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Brandon, the Company’s 9th retail location in Florida, will open on October 14th.

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Brandon, the Company’s 9th retail location in Florida, will open on October 14th.
  • The new dispensary will host a grand opening event on October 26th, where profits from the day will be donated to Florida Justice Center .
  • The Company’s retail brand, RISE Dispensaries, is committed to expanding access to well-being through cannabis and making a positive impact on the communities it serves.
  • For more information on RISE Dispensaries' locations, product offerings or other services, visit www.risecannabis.com .

Malinda Williams, Founder of The Arise And Shine Women's Empowerment Brunch, celebrated 5 years of uplifting, uniting and inspiring black women

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, October 1, 2023, Actress, Author, and Entrepreneur Malinda Williams celebrated her 5th year of elevating, empowering, and uniting women of color at the Arise And Shine Women's Empowerment Brunch. This year's milestone celebration took place at the Sheraton Universal in Los Angeles, California, and included the announcement of her new philanthropic endeavor, The Arise And Shine Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) with a mission to serve as a conduit of information, inspiration, and empowerment of women in all walks of life.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, October 1, 2023, Actress, Author, and Entrepreneur Malinda Williams celebrated her 5th year of elevating, empowering, and uniting women of color at the Arise And Shine Women's Empowerment Brunch.
  • Malinda Williams, founder of the Arise and Shine empowerment events series, embarked on this journey five years ago to offer a supportive hub to connect accomplished women.
  • From exchanging ideas to fostering relationships, the Arise and Shine brunch serves as a bridge in the opportunity gap for Black women.
  • Malinda also proudly announced the establishment of The Arise And Shine Foundation, the non-profit arm of Arise And Shine, co-founded with her sisters Leslie Williams-Dunn and Lisa Williams-Sorensen.

Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Fruitland Park in Florida, its 85th Retail Location in the Nation, on August 16th

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Fruitland Park, the Company’s 8th retail location in Florida and 85th nationwide, will open on August 16th.

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Fruitland Park, the Company’s 8th retail location in Florida and 85th nationwide, will open on August 16th.
  • "We are excited to open our 8th medical dispensary in the Sunshine state, and introduce our high-quality, premium cannabis products to patients in the Fruitland Park and Lake County community," said Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis.
  • In addition to RISE Dispensary Fruitland Park, the Company currently owns and operates medical cannabis retail stores in Bonita Springs, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Kendall, Oviedo, Pinellas Park and West Palm Beach, with delivery services available at each location.
  • RISE Dispensary Fruitland Park offers a spacious interior, educated staff and a welcoming environment for patients.

FUNCTION OF BEAUTY INTRODUCES NEW FUNCTION OF BEAUTY PRO COLLECTION EXCLUSIVELY AT SEPHORA

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Function of Beauty, the pioneer in customized beauty, continues to expand its offerings with the arrival of its new haircare range, Function of Beauty PRO. Launching exclusively at Sephora, the premium and high-performance pro-tested line is designed to take customization to the next level with cutting edge and naturally-derived customizable bond-building formulas based on hair type, hair goals, and now damage level.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Function of Beauty, the pioneer in customized beauty, continues to expand its offerings with the arrival of its new haircare range, Function of Beauty PRO.
  • "We're excited to partner with Sephora and be the first brand to introduce haircare customization to the prestige channel," said Alexandra Papazian, Chief Executive Officer, Function of Beauty.
  • Function of Beauty PRO comprises four collections for the four hair types: straight, wavy, curly and coily.
  • Function of Beauty PRO will be available beginning August 15, 2023 on Sephora.com and Sephora.ca, and at 300 stores beginning August 18, 2023.

Cunard teams up with etiquette expert Grant Harrold for the ultimate Afternoon Tea lesson with Captain Hashmi

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Friday, August 4, 2023

And with Cunard being world renowned for its iconic White Star Service, Grant joined Captain Hashmi aboard Queen Mary 2 to compare notes on royal etiquette and cruise ship dining for Afternoon Tea Week (7-13 August).

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  • And with Cunard being world renowned for its iconic White Star Service, Grant joined Captain Hashmi aboard Queen Mary 2 to compare notes on royal etiquette and cruise ship dining for Afternoon Tea Week (7-13 August).
  • As the video below highlights, former royal butler Grant steered Captain Hashmi through the major dos and don'ts of a quintessential Afternoon Tea service in his characteristically cheeky manner.
  • Grant Harrold said: "It was a real pleasure to join Captain Hashmi for Afternoon Tea, and as expected, he conducted himself like a true gentleman – he certainly doesn't need my help.
  • The full video of Grant and Captain Hashmi's Afternoon Tea masterclass can be downloaded here: https://we.tl/t-j0mi8DGLpk