Our Retail Partners

Meet four Authorized Cannabis Retailers finding exciting ways to commemorate a 420 milestone. This year marks 50 years since 420 had its humble start as a meeting time for a group of young adults in California. Since then, it’s come…

Meet two Authorized Retailers doing their part to make cannabis in Ontario a more sustainable industry. The retail industry as a whole faces plenty of challenges and choices when it comes to sustainability — from the spaces they occupy to the products they…

Black History Month is a good time to take stock of the negative impact past cannabis laws have had on marginalized communities in Canada — and support rising BIPOC cannabis businesses. Here, we celebrate three Black-owned Authorized Retailers making their…

As the cannabis retail landscape continues to grow, a few noteworthy in-store trends around connecting with community and customers are emerging across Ontario. Whether it’s providing an approachably low-fi experience, focusing on one-on-one customer interactions or giving back to the…

This month, we spoke with three licensed cannabis retailers who are finding unique and creative ways to contribute to the neighbourhoods they serve. Fire & Flower Cannabis Co., Ottawa, Ontario This Ottawa location of Fire & Flower was the first…

This month, we’re celebrating colour, texture and custom-made lighting as we showcase Ontario cannabis retailers who are building their brands and bringing their shops to life with novel and modern design choices. Superette, Toronto Drawing inspiration from the grocers, corner…

This month, we're checking in with three North Bay retailers about opening and operating their businesses on Indigenous land and what makes them unique. Ontario's first Indigenous-owned cannabis retail stores have opened their doors on the Nipissing First Nation land…

We asked three retailers to school us on their approach to educating customers in-store and online.  As Ontario expands beyond 140 cannabis stores, we are watching retailers gain experience and savvy when it comes to delivering solid cannabis education and practical product knowledge. For Labour Day, we introduce you to local businesses that are…

This Canada Day, we’re celebrating some big successes thriving in the Ontario cannabis landscape. At the OCS, we’re thrilled to be working with a rapidly growing roster of retail partners who are raising the bar when it comes to offering…