Bryan WCuraleaf Grovels For Support From Customers For Denied License
Last week the NJCRC denied Curaleaf’s renewal application. Curaleaf has since taken actions to grovel support from its customer base.
Dan UlloaiAnthus MPX Finally Opens NJ’s 24th MMJ Dispensary in Atlantic City
MPX NJ/iAnthus has finally opened the 24th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary in Atlantic City after first receiving its vertically integrated license in 2018. Their medical cannabis dispensary is located at 157 S. New York Avenue in Atlantic City. They officially opened last Thursday, according to an Instagram post. It reported selling Verano Zen Leaf, […]
Heady NJ StaffMSO Cresco Labs Buys MSO Columbia Care to Become Largest MSO
The cannabis corporation Cresco Labs, a Multi-State Operator (MSO), is buying the MSO Columbia Care, which has locations in South Jersey, to create the largest cannabis corporation. Columbia Care operates the Cannabist dispensaries in Vineland and Deptford. “The combined company will be the largest cannabis company by revenue, the number one wholesaler of branded cannabis […]
Zen Leaf Dispensary Opens the 16th in NJ in Neptune
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened the 16th dispensary location in New Jersey today with its satellite retail shop in Neptune in Monmouth County in Central Jersey. “New Jersey’s expansion into [responsible] use is a significant milestone within a core market of ours and presents exciting growth potential for Verano,” said Verano Co-Founder and CEO George […]
MSO Ayr Wellness Buys Garden State Dispensary
The independent Garden State Dispensary (GSD) has been bought by the Multi-State Operator (MSO) Ayr Wellness for $101 million. GSD has three open dispensaries in Woodbridge, Union Township, and Eatontown, in Middlesex, Union, and Monmouth Counties, respectively. They have the largest retail footprint of any operator. Garden State Dispensary Operations Acquired They have a 30,000 […]
Acreage’s Botanist Set to Open 15th New Jersey Dispensary
The Acreage-owned Botanist dispensary is set to open this week in Williamstown in Gloucester County and be the 15th New Jersey dispensary.
Curaleaf Dispensary Planned in Bordentown; Verona Shoots Down GTI
The Bordentown Township Planning Board heard plans for a Curaleaf dispensary application in town on Route 130 North.
Curaleaf becomes Biggest MSO Chain After Buying MSO Grassroots
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf recently purchased the dispensary chain Grassroots, which now makes them the largest MSO in the United States. “The successful acquisition of Grassroots marks Curaleaf’s expansion into new vertically integrated markets in the Midwest, firmly establishing our US market leadership position,” said Curaleaf CEO Joseph Lusardi. “The integration of Grassroots is […]
Gotham Green Demands MSO iAnthus Repay Large Loan Immediately
The Multi-State Operator (MSO) iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. announced that investment firm Gotham Green LLC is demanding repayment of the entire amount of a massive loan with interest, fees, costs, and other charges that have accrued. Gotham Green and Money That amounts to about $160 million. Gotham Green invested in the company last year using […]
Zen Leaf Dispensary Opens in Elizabeth With Little Fanfare
Verano Zen Leaf dispensary opened in Elizabeth, New Jersey with little fanfare or crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BLM George Floyd protests also likely impacted attendance. The traditional “Grand Opening” of a store with public officials cutting a ribbon with oversized scissors in a carnival atmosphere therefore was not possible. Zen Leaf is […]
iAnthus in Trouble After Defaulting, CEO Resigned
The cannabis company Multi-State Operator (MSO) iAnthus has been in a great state of tumult after defaulting on a large loan which led to an investigation that caused their CEO to resign. iAnthus came under great scrutiny when they were unable to make an interest payment of $4.4 million on their debt of $157.5 million […]
