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TRULIEVE TO OPEN MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY IN PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA New Pinellas County location will host grand opening celebration Saturday TALLAHASSEE, Fla., February 19, 2024 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Pinellas Park, Florida.
The Company will host a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, February 24, with music, specials, discounts, and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education sessions. “We are thrilled to open this new, convenient location in Pinellas Park,” said Trulieve’s Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. “This dispensary offers another option to medical cannabis patients looking for Trulieve’s premium customer experience in the state’s most densely populated county.”
Trulieve Pinellas Park, located at 6950 Park Boulevard, will be open 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sundays. READ MORE
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THE CANNABIST COMPANY EXPANDS RETAIL AND WHOLESALE PARTNERSHIP WITH RAPIDLY GROWING VAPORIZER BRAND, AIRO
Airo Brands Proprietary Vaporizers and One-of-a-kind Oils Now Available at All Five West Virginia Cannabist Locations
NEW YORK–February 15, 2024– The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (NEO: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today an expansion of its partnership with Airo Brands, an industry-leading, multi-state cannabis company focused on proprietary, cutting-edge vapor delivery systems and one-of-a-kind oils.
The partnership expansion is the first to introduce Airo’s unparalleled vaporizing experience to West Virginia through the Company’s five Cannabist dispensaries. Airo is also available through the Company’s wholesale channels. The vape brand will continue to roll out across the Company’s dispensary and wholesale network in markets such as Virginia and Pennsylvania over the next few months, pending regulatory approval. The Cannabist Company first teamed up with Airo in November of 2023 in Delaware, with its cutting-edge vaporizers and oils quickly becoming top-selling products at Cannabist locations state-wide.
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CURALEAF CELEBRATES NEW PHOENIX AIRPORT DISPENSARY
The Company‘s new location boasts a larger floor space and state-of-the-art renovations
NEW YORK, February 20, 2024 — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced that it has relocated its Curaleaf Phoenix Airport dispensary to 4415 East Monroe Street, a newly updated and refreshed retail space. Curaleaf Phoenix Airport is the closest dispensary from highly trafficked 44th St., a major roadway to the Sky Harbor Airport.
The new location is situated in an optimal area of Phoenix, allowing for convenient access to new customers and to better serve existing customers. Curaleaf Phoenix Airport is on the centrifuge loop of the airport, offering improved parking and proximity for visitors to the city. The dispensary has undergone a state-of-the-art renovation and boasts 5,000 square feet of retail floor space. Adult use and medical patients will have access to Curaleaf’s premium suite of products, including the newly launched 1g all-in-one vape, Select Stiq, as well as Select Briq, Grassroots, JAMS, Find. and more.
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VERANO EXPANDS PENNSYLVANIA RETAIL FOOTPRINT WITH THE OPENING OF ZEN LEAF NORRISTOWN, THE COMPANY’S 18TH AFFILIATED PENNSYLVANIA DISPENSARY AND 138TH RETAIL LOCATION NATIONWIDE
Zen Leaf Norristown, located at 436 Egypt Road, is the Company’s second new dispensary to open in the last month in Montgomery County, a suburban Philadelphia county with a robust population of over 856,0001 residents
The dispensary complements nearby Zen Leaf locations in Abington, Chester, Clifton Heights, Malvern, Sellersville, West Chester, Wynnewood, and northeast Philadelphia on Welsh Rd. Verano’s active operations span 13 states, comprised of 138 dispensaries and 14 cultivation and processing facilities with more than 1 million square feet of cultivation capacity
CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 — Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of Zen Leaf Norristown, the Company’s 18th affiliated dispensary in Pennsylvania, on Friday, February 16th following a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. local time. Zen Leaf Norristown is located at 436 Egypt Road, and will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
The dispensary is located in Montgomery County, the second largest county in the Commonwealth, with a total population of over 856,0001. Situated at the site of a former bank, Zen Leaf Norristown includes a drive-through window for greater accessibility and convenience for online orders, and large in-store kiosks and numerous point-of-sale stations to enhance the browsing and ordering experience for patients. READ MORE |
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IANTHUS ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF NEW JERSEY BRIDGE NOTES
NEW YORK and TORONTO, February 20, 2024 – iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company“) (CSE: IAN) (OTCQB: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, announces that the Company, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary, iAnthus New Jersey, LLC, has amended (the “Amendment“) the terms of the senior secured bridge notes issued on February 2, 2021 (the “Bridge Notes“) to certain related-party lenders (including funds managed by affiliates of Gotham Green Partners, LLC, Oasis Management Company, Ltd., and Senvest Management, LLC) and other third-party lenders (collectively, the “Lenders“). On February 2, 2024, in order to facilitate the Amendment, the parties agreed to a short-term extension of the maturity date from February 2, 2024, to February 16, 2024.
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IANTHUS ANNOUNCES RESTATEMENT OF THIRD QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS
NEW YORK and TORONTO, February 16, 2024 – iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company“) (CSE: IAN) (OTCQB: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, announces that, in connection with the preparation by the Company of its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s management identified an error related to its financial reporting process in connection with an intercompany consolidation of two wholly-owned subsidiaries and in the valuation of inventory, both resulting in an overstatement of inventory in its previously issued unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as contained in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC“) on November 9, 2023 and its corresponding management’s discussion and analysis filed publicly on the System or Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+). (collectively, the “Third Quarter 2023 Interim Financial Statements“). This error resulted in an overstatement of ‘inventories, net’ and ‘accrued and other current liabilities’ on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023, and an overstatement of ‘income tax expense’, and an understatement of ‘cost and expenses applicable to revenues’, on its unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. This error has no impact on the cash balance as of September 30, 2023, and results in no net change in cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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SWEETWATER 420 FEST ANNOUNCES 2024 LINEUP WITH HEADLINERS BECK AND SLIGHTLY STOOPID
Two-Day Festival Will Feature Performances from 25 Musicians, April 20 & 21, at Atlanta’s Historic Pullman Yards
ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2024 — SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), today announced the lineup for this year’s SweetWater 420 Fest, one of Atlanta’s most anticipated music festivals, which Beck and Slightly Stoopid will headline. Presented by SweetWater Brewing and Pullman Yards, the festival will be hosted at Atlanta’s Pullman Yards on April 20-21.
This year’s festival will also feature performances by Big Gigantic, Black Pumas, Gov’t Mule, Trombone Shorty, Cory Wong, Grace Potter, Moe., St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Larkin Poe, Houndmouth, Ripe, Andy Frasco & The UN, Hayes & The Heathens, Little Stranger, Papadosio, Lespecial, Couch, Fireside Collective, The Psycodelics, Emily Wolfe, Bombargo, Hedonistas, and Connor Clark & Blue Rhythm Revival. Pop chanteuse Kanika Moore and 17-year-old guitar phenom Grace Bowers will also add their talents throughout the festival, sitting with select artists.
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10 BARREL BREWING LAUNCHES PUB ICE: A REFRESHING TWIST ON ‘CHEAP FUN’
BEND, Ore., Feb. 14, 2024 — 10 Barrel Brewing Co. (“10 Barrel Brewing Co.” or “10 Barrel”), an award-winning mainstay in the craft brewing industry and subsidiary of Tilray Brands, (“Tilray”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is thrilled to announce the release of its newest beverage, Pub Ice. Expanding the ‘Cheap Fun’ mission that’s made Pub Beer a fan-favorite, Pub Ice reinvents a classic flavored hard beverage with a new caliber of quality and an unprecedented standard for enjoyment.
Already beloved by 10 Barrel’s core community, no one’s done Ice quite like 10 Barrel. Unlike its competitors, Pub Ice is made with real fruit juice and no artificial flavors, offering a natural taste that sets it apart from anything else on the shelf. Not only does it provide sensational flavor, Pub Ice also boasts 15% fewer calories and 20% fewer carbs than its leading competitor. And even better—it’s also a few bucks cheaper.
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WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING’S BELOVED WHITE GOLD HAZY LAGER RETURNS
Generations In the Making, This Hazy Golden Wheat Lager Balances the Scales With Elegance of Flavor Both Crisp and Smooth
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 15, 2024 — Widmer Brothers Brewing (“Widmer Brothers”), brewers of one of Oregon’s favorite craft beer and oldest craft breweries in Portland, and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today the return of its seasonal favorite, White Gold Hazy Lager, now gracing shelves and taps for its second year. This unique brew, a modern twist on the traditional German Kellerbier, boasts a light and refreshing body, a subtly toasted aroma, and a delightfully crisp finish.
With a legacy as the trailblazers of wheat beers within the craft beer industry, Widmer Brothers demonstrate how wheat can transcend the lager style by providing a silkier mouthfeel and harmonious flavors without sacrificing lager’s characteristic crisp, refreshing aroma and finish. Coming in at 4.7% ABV, the lighter drinkability of the style showcases the versatility of this beer, making it a crowd favorite.
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SWEETWATER BREWING TEAMS UP WITH MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER’S ATLANTA UNITED FC AS OFFICIAL CRAFT BEER PARTNER
ATLANTA, February 20, 2024 — SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), Atlanta’s premier craft brewer and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today that it is now an official craft beer partner of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The new partnership places SweetWater at the forefront of soccer’s explosive growth in Atlanta, home to the most successful expansion franchise in the history of MLS and host city for the biggest international matches this country has ever seen.
SweetWater will expand its presence at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of the most attended soccer venues in the Americas1, with the opening of a third SweetWater-branded bar on the Stadium’s 200 level. SweetWater will be an integral part of Atlanta United’s community engagement and fan events throughout each season and beyond. SweetWater also has plans to launch limited edition co-branded beer and packages with the team.
“As Atlanta’s hometown brewery, we’re excited to become an official supporter of our city’s Major League Soccer team and find new ways to connect with our shared community. In the same way SweetWater helped establish craft brewing in Atlanta, Atlanta United has established our city as an epicenter of soccer in the United States. Atlanta United has won the MLS Cup, U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup, and it holds nearly every attendance record in MLS, routinely ranking in the top 25 in global soccer attendance. We look forward to joining Atlanta United in welcoming the global soccer community to our city in the summer of 2026,” said Prinz Pinakatt, U.S. Beer, Chief Marketing Officer at Tilray Brands, SweetWater’s parent company.
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LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from
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BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): FEB 09 2024- 871,656 FEB 02 2024- 872,376
JAN 26 2024- 871,459
JAN 19 2024- 870,458 JAN 12 2024- 868,690 Patients Last Week: -720 Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,767 New Doctors Last Week: - 26 Reporting Period: FEB 2 TO FEB 7 2024 Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 332,998,782 Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD) 3,149,591
Amount of Marijuana in a From for Smoking (oz) 107,705.745 Approved Dispensing Locations: 618 ADD LAST WEEK 0 |
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