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Kiaro, One Of Canada’s Largest Cannabis Retailers, To Leverage The Power Of Fobi Real-time Artificial Intelligence To Transform Their Approach To Cannabis Retail

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:46 PM on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
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“I was blown away by FOBI “  ($KO CEO Daniel Petrov)

“Kiaro has built an amazing tech driven cannabis retail business”  ($FOBI CEO Rob Anson)

If you’re a shareholder of one of these companies, here is what you need to know about each that makes this technology partnership so powerful:

KIARO is one of Canada’s largest retailers of cannabis, with 16 locations and forecasted annual revenue of $42.7 million from these locations, at a gross profit of $13.7M with further growth anticipated.

FOBI is a global leader in providing real-time data analytics through artificial intelligence to drive customer activation and engagement in the brick and mortar space.  From that core technology they have built a technology stack on top of it that is second to none.

More than just talk, FOBI has completes Integrations with Lightspeed and Shopify to provide real-time Point of Sale data analytics.  Moreover, they recently announced another $250.000 Data Consulting Agreement with Azincourt Energy

TOGETHER they combined forces in this press release “Fobi Signs $240,000 Data Consulting Agreement With Kiaro Holdings, A National Cannabis Retailer With 16 Locations And Forecasted Annual Revenue Of $42.7 Million, To Assist With Development Of Data Warehouse”

How important is this agreement to each other’s success? 

Very. 

Watch this powerful interview with FOBI CEO, Rob Anson and Kiaro CEO Daniel Petrov to find out exactly.

VIDEO – With $17M In Profitable Cannabis Revenues Already, The Latest Kiaro Acquisitions Are Expected To Create $43M In Revenue & $13.7M Gross Profit

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:54 PM on Friday, July 16th, 2021
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Kiaro Holdings is an multi-channel cannabis retailer and distributor with existing storefronts across British Columbia , Saskatchewan and Ontario, a wholesale distribution servicing Saskatchewan and ecommerce sites in Canada , the US and Australia, which have resulted in the following:

  • ANNUAL REVENUE              $17.1M Up 230%
  • ANNUAL GROSS PROFIT     $5.1M Up 281%  
  • Q1 REVENUE                          $5.2M Up 94%
  • Q1 GROSS PROFIT                 $1.56M Up 118%

But CEO Daniel Petrov and his team of retail winners aren’t stopping there. On July 13th, $KO announced  Kiaro Acquires Hemisphere Cannabis and Adds 7 Retail and 2 Development Locations in Ontario To Become a Prominent National Cannabis Retailer with Forecasted Annual Revenues of $42.7 Million.

If you believe in the long-term future of the cannabis market, then you have to discover KIARO by watching our first ever interview with CEO Daniel Petrov.

VIDEO – Harborside $HBOR.ca $HBORF Developing Operational Scale as 2020 Gross Revenues Expand 29% to $63M $VFF.to $HARV.ca $ACB.to

Posted by AGORACOM-Eric at 9:09 AM on Thursday, June 24th, 2021

Harborside Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected cannabis retailers in California, operating three of the major dispensaries in the San Francisco Bay Area and a cultivation/production facility in Salinas, California and awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States.

Harborside hold cannabis licenses for retail, distribution, cultivation, nursery, and manufacturing.

With California being one of the largest cannabis markets in the world, Harborside Retail operations command 3% of California’s entire retail market and operations have generated over $400M in cumulative sales since inception

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Full Year 2020 Gross Revenues Expand 29% Year-Over-Year to $63.4 Million Full Year

2020 Adjusted EBITDA grows to $7.4 Million From an Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $8.9 Million in 2019(1)

Reports Fourth Quarter Gross Revenues of $13.1 Million and Positive Adjusted EBITDA of $0.7 Million(1)

Fourth Quarter Total Gross Margins improved from 22.1% to 49.9%(1), Driven by Improved Harvest Yields, Higher Wholesale Volumes, and Improved Operating Leverage Supported by Tight Expense Management

2020 Operational Highlights

Closed upsized private placement for gross proceeds of approximately C$35.1 million

Secured a $12 million revolving credit facility

Completed a $5 million strategic investment in Loudpack, a premier California cannabis company

Completed the acquisition of a 21% interest in a San Francisco Dispensary in the historic Haight-Ashbury District

Sit back, relax and watch this powerful interview with Matt hawkins as he demonstrates the powerful growth potential legislation is anticipated to have on operations.

VIDEO – Molecule Holdings $MLCL Unveils Cannabis-Infused Beverage Line-up and Brand Identity in Anticipation of Summer Sales Surge $TPX.A.ca $ACB.ca $BEV $WEED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:05 PM on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
Molecule MLCL

Working at the cutting edge of the nascent cannabis industry, Molecule Holdings is a Canadian, craft-focused, cannabis beverage production company.

Boasting a 200,000 square foot production facility based in Ontario, the company has been given a green light to sell its unique line of cannabis-infused beverages throughout Canada, starting in Ontario and Québec.

On Wednesday (April 28), the firm officially unveiled the line of new brands and products that will be available to consumers in Canada as of May 2021. It is a significant milestone which, crucially, will see the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) stocking Molecule’s beverages in time for the all-important summer sales season.

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The company also introduced the Molecule Crafted™ label designation, found on all products produced by Molecule. The company’s goal is for Molecule Crafted™ to be synonymous with reliability, consistency, Canadian and craft for consumers. The brand should become known to represent phenomenal customer service and retail support at the wholesale level.

On the heels of the company’s AGM on Friday (April 30), we sat down with David Reingold, director and strategic advisor for Molecule Holdings, to dissect the news…

TransCanna $TCAN.ca Appoints Construction & Farming Expert to Board of Directors and Provides MCTO Update $VFF.ca $ACB.ca $GTII.ca $TEQ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-AB at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
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  • Commercial farming and construction expert Josh Baker joins TransCanna’s Board of Directors
  • “I’m extremely excited to join TransCanna, and would not have joined if I didn’t see the tremendous potential here,” said Mr. Baker. “I really see it becoming one of the greatest cannabis companies in California in the next three years.”

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 14, 2021) – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of commercial farming and construction expert, Josh Baker, to its Board of Directors today.

The appointment comes in conjunction with the Company’s first draw down of its recently secured $2M construction loan. Mr. Baker is the US-based lender’s nominee to the Board, who will provide guidance and stewardship while the loan is deployed to increase production capacity at the Company’s Daly Facility in Modesto, California.

Mr. Baker brings a wealth of relevant experience to the Board. He is a 6th generation farmer local to the Central Valley, with decades of experience building and operating commercial and residential family farms, giving him an intimate understanding of everything that goes into agricultural construction and how to optimally and efficiently grow and market crops.

As the Board Member representing the lender’s interests, Mr. Baker will monitor the construction project and confirm when each phase is complete.

Phase One, currently underway, includes the construction of a 6,000 sq ft vegetative room, and five new cultivation rooms that can produce up to 200 lbs of harvest every two weeks.

“I’m extremely excited to join TransCanna, and would not have joined if I didn’t see the tremendous potential here,” said Mr. Baker. “The $2M construction loan will help bring it to profitability, and I really see it becoming one of the greatest cannabis companies in California in the next three years.”

Bob Blink, Company CEO, said, “Everyone has hit the ground running with this new loan. As of today, we already have new construction workers at the facility, and expect to have plants in the new cultivation rooms within the next three weeks.”

MCTO Update

The Company wishes to provide an update with respect to the previously announced Management Cease Trade Order (the “MCTO”) issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on March 31, 2021. The MCTO was issued in connection with the delay by the Company in filing its annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis and related officer certifications for the financial year ended November 30, 2020 (collectively, the “Required Filings”) before the prescribed deadline of March 30, 2021. The Company continues to work closely with its auditor and expects to file the Required Filings on or before May 31, 2021.

The Company is providing this status update in accordance with National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders (“NP 12-203”). The Company intends to follow the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in NP 12-203, including the issuance of bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases. The Company confirms as of the date of this news release that there has been no material change in the information contained in the announcement issued on April 1, 2021, and there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

AGORACOM Small Cap 60: Harborside $HBOR.ca $HBORF Wholesale Capabilities Growing Margins $VFF.ca $HARV.ca $ACB.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-Eric at 1:39 PM on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
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Thoughtful Brands $TBI.ca $PEMTF Announces 10:1 Share Consolidation $APH.ca $GBLX $PFE $ACG.ca $ACB.ca $WEED.ca $SHRM.ca $RVV.ca $NOVA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-Eric at 9:09 AM on Monday, April 12th, 2021

Thoughtful Brands, Inc. (CSE:TBI)(FWB:1WZ1)(OTCQB:PEMTF) (the “Company” or “Thoughtful Brands“), an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe, announces that it intends to consolidate its issued and outstanding common shares (“Shares“) at a ratio of ten (10) pre-consolidated Shares to one (1) post-consolidation Share (the “Consolidation“).

The Company currently has 389,274,701 Shares issued and outstanding. Following the Consolidation there will be approximately 38,927,470 Shares issued and outstanding. No fractional Shares will be issued and any fractions of a Share will be rounded down to the nearest whole number of Shares. The exercise or conversion price and the number of Shares issuable under any of the Company’s outstanding convertible securities will be proportionately adjusted upon Consolidation.

In accordance with the Company’s Articles, the Consolidation will not require the approval of the shareholders.

The Consolidation is subject to the acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Thoughtful Brands Inc.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thoughtful Brands Inc.
Ryan Hoggan

For further information readers are encouraged to contact Joel Shacker, President at +1604-423-4733.

Harborside Inc. $HBOR.ca $HBORF Announces Upcoming Conference Participation $VFF.ca $HARV.ca $ACB.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-Eric at 8:58 AM on Monday, April 12th, 2021
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  • Going Deep Intro the California Cannabis Market Conference
  • Presenting Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 12:50

Harborside Inc. (“Harborside” or the “Company”) (CSE: HBOR),(OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced Matt Hawkins, Chairman of the Board, and Peter Bilodeau, Interim CEO, will participate in the upcoming PI Financial Golden State Green: Going Deep Intro the California Cannabis Market Conference on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Management is scheduled to present a Company overview at 12:50 p.m. ET. To register for the event, click here.

About Harborside:
Harborside Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected cannabis retailers in California, operating three of the major dispensaries in the San Francisco Bay Area, a dispensary in the Palm Springs area outfitted with Southern California’s only cannabis drive-thru window, a dispensary in Oregon and a cultivation/production facility in Salinas, California. Harborside has played an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible to a broad and diverse community of California consumers. In 2006, Harborside was awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States and today holds cannabis licenses for retail, distribution, cultivation, nursery and manufacturing. Harborside is currently a publicly listed company on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) trading under the ticker symbol “HBOR”. Additional information regarding Harborside is available under Harborside’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

WeedMD $WMD $WDDMF to Host Fiscal Year-End 2020 Conference Call on April 30, 2021 $CRON $GTBIF $INDS $FAF.ca $WEED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:16 AM on Friday, April 9th, 2021

  • Will file its financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, after market close on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results, and provide an operational update on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

TORONTO, April 09, 2021 – WeedMD Inc. ( TSX-V:WMD ) (OTCQX:WDDMF) (FSE:4WE) (“ WeedMD ” or the “ Company ”), a federally licensed producer and distributor of medical-grade cannabis, announced today that it will file its financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, after market close on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results, and provide an operational update on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

The call will be hosted by CEO and Executive Chairman George Scorsis and CFO Lincoln Greenidge. Management will be available for questions following opening remarks.

Conference Call Details:

Date:Friday, April 30 th , 2021
Time:10 a.m. Eastern Time
Dial-in Number:Canada/USA: 1-800-319-4610. International Toll: 1-604-638-5340
 Participants, please dial in and ask to join the WeedMD call
Replay Dial-in:Canada/USA: 1-800-319-6413. International Toll: 1-604-638-9010
 Replay Access Code: 6629
 Available after 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, until May 30, 2021

Supplemental Listing of Warrants

WeedMD confirms that effective March 30, 2021, the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) listed 19,046,875 common share purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) for trading under the symbol “ WMD.WT.A ” in connection with the Company’s previously announced bought deal short-form prospectus offering of units. Read here for more information.

Access WeedMD’s 2021 Shareholder Newsletter here . Updated investor presentation and corporate deck can be found here .

Read More: https://agoracom.com/ir/WeedMD/forums/discussion/topics/758782-weedmd-to-host-fiscal-year-end-2020-conference-call-on-april-30-2021/messages/2311374#message

$HOLL $HSTRF Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Nabis for Expanded Market Reach Across California $CRON $GTBIF $INDS $META.ca $FAF.ca $WEED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-AB at 11:20 AM on Monday, April 5th, 2021
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  • Hollister leverages California’s largest dispensary network and Nabis’ rapid order fulfillment for its brand portfolio

VANCOUVER, BC, April 5, 2021 /CNW/ – Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL) (OTC: HSTRF) (FRANKFURT: HOB) (the “Company“, “Hollister Cannabis Co.” or “Hollister“) has partnered with one of California’s leading distributors, Nabis, as demand for Hollister products continues to build. The new exclusive partnership will help streamline sales, grow retail opportunities and reduce wholesale delivery times on all orders. 

Nabis supports California’s cannabis market with its wholesale distribution services. Supplying more than 99% of California’s dispensaries with a diverse selection of innovative products, Nabis works directly with brands to ensure timely fulfillment, and provides actionable sales data and insights to help brands scale and grow.

The partnership comes at a time when Hollister’s portfolio of products continues to gain brand awareness. HashBone, a hash-infused pre-roll, is one of the company’s signature products in California, and Hollister recently acquired one of Arizona’s leading concentrate brands, Venom Extracts, which is coming soon to the California market. This month, Hollister will introduce Easyriders pre-rolls in a collectible tin as the first products from its collaboration with the iconic motorcycle lifestyle magazine. Hollister also has product collaborations with Tommy Chong and the veterans-aligned medicinal brand Tactical Relief. 

“We are excited to be partnered with Nabis for our last mile fulfillment. Nabis has built a best-in-class last-mile fulfillment business that will help Hollister’s brands reach more California dispensaries with reduced lead times,” says Carl Saling, the Co-Founder, CEO and Director of Hollister Biosciences.

“While Nabis works with a wide range of cannabis brands, we always have our eye on companies with well established and diverse brand portfolios as potential partners,” said Jun S. Lee, President of Nabis. “Hollister Cannabis Co. joining our family of Nabis-distributed brands is a great partnership for all parties. We look forward to distributing Hollister’s high-profile, top-quality products to dispensaries across California.”

To read more, click here.