PRESS RELEASE Former Nissan North America Vice President Kristina Adamski joins Tilray to lead the company’s global corporate affairs team NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, today announced the expansion of its global senior leadership team with the appointment of Kristina Adamski as Executive Vice […]
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Cresco Labs Provides Update on Origin House Acquisition
Delays at hand subject to Antitrust Review PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cresco Labs Inc. (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”) (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today provided an update on its acquisition (the “Transaction”) of CannaRoyalty Corp. d/b/a Origin House (“Origin House” – CSE: OH, […]
Pioneering Partners: Wana Brands selects Buckeye Relief to bring medical marijuana infused products to Ohio
PRESS RELEASE America’s Best-selling Sour Gummies to be available to Ohio Medical Marijuana Patients in Q3 2019 Eastlake, Ohio (June 11, 2019) — As Ohio’s medical marijuana program ramps up, Wana Brands—America’s No. 1 cannabis edibles producer—has announced that it will partner with Buckeye Relief, the operator of an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art medical marijuana cultivation […]
Elevate® CBD Appoints Cindy Blum Vice President of Marketing
PRESS RELEASE Global strategist leads branding, marketing and innovation for portfolio of trusted CBD-infused products TELFORD, Pa. (May 30, 2019) — Axcentria Pharmaceutical, the parent company of Elevate CBD, has named Cindy Blum Vice President of Marketing. Blum is responsible for leading the branding, marketing and innovation for Elevate CBD with a vision of more […]
Harvest Health & Recreation Signs Landmark Agreement to Distribute CBD Products to More than 10,000 Retail Stores Across the U.S.
PRESS RELEASE Largest trade association network of independent convenience stores and gas stations – Asian American Trade Associations Council – to welcome Colors, CBx Essentials and Harvest branded product lines through their implementation partner system. · Convenience stores and gas stations expected to capture $8-10b of $22b CBD market PHOENIX–Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: […]
Sheppard Mullin Launches Cannabis Industry Team
PRESS RELEASE Cross-practice Group Brings Together Firmwide Experience to Support the Fast-Growing Cannabis Industry LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2019 — Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce the launch of a new Cannabis Industry Team. Currently, the team is comprised of more than 70 attorneys from 12 of the firm’s offices. “With […]
Software Developer Ceylon Solutions Pivots to Cannabis as Industry Veterans Alain Bankier and Tahira Rehmatullah Join Leadership
PRESS RELEASE Ceylon Currently Powers Cannabis Tech Innovators Simplifya, New Frontier Data, and Leafwire DENVER, COLO.—June 4, 2019— Colorado-based software development company Ceylon Solutions is proud to announce that cannabis industry veterans and investors Alain Bankier and Tahira Rehmatullah have joined the company’s leadership team. Mr. Bankier and Ms. Rehmatullah will help lead Ceylon Solutions’ […]
Leading Cannabis Product Maker, incredibles, Hires Marketing Veteran to Propel Brand’s National Expansion
PRESS RELEASE New Executive Director of Marketing, Elizabeth Bishop Tindall, Brings Decades of Creative Campaign Leadership with NBC/Universal Pictures Home Entertainment DENVER—May 29, 2019—Nationally awarded cannabis infused-product manufacturer incredibles continues its rapid growth and expansion trajectory by bringing on seasoned entertainment industry marketing veteran Elizabeth Bishop Tindall as Executive Director of Marketing, a new position for […]
Leading Canadian Licensed Permit Holder Joins ATACH Allan Rewak to Chair ATACH’s International Relations Council
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – ATACH today announced the addition of Emerald Health Therapeutics, a Canadian licensed producer of cannabis, as a new association member. Additionally, Allan Rewak, Emerald Health’s Vice President for communications and stakeholder relations, will chair ATACH’s International Relations Council. The appointment of Rewak will expand ATACH’s international expertise and focus on the […]
Northern Swan Holdings Appoints Representative Joe Crowley to Advisory Board
PRESS RELEASE Global Cannabis Firm Welcomes Congressman Crowley’s Expertise in Healthcare Advocacy NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northern Swan Holdings, Inc. (“Northern Swan” or “the Company”), an investment and operating platform focused on transforming the international cannabis industry, announced today the appointment of Representative Joe Crowley to its Board of Advisors. “As […]
Northern Swan Holdings Appoints Former Majority Leader Tom Daschle to Advisory Board
PRESS RELEASE Global Cannabis Firm Welcomes Senator Daschle’s Expertise in Health & Wellness NEW YORK, May 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northern Swan Holdings, Inc. (“Northern Swan” or “the Company”), an investment and operating platform focused on transforming the international cannabis industry, announced today the appointment of former Majority Leader Senator Tom Daschle to its […]
Cannabis Trade Federation Launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
PRESS RELEASE Top officials from leading civil rights organizations to collaborate with diverse group of cannabis industry professionals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF) announced the formation of a task force centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the cannabis industry. The task force, which includes some of the most significant civil rights leaders […]
Next-level cannabis investor forum MjMicro debuts in NYC on June 25
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, May 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CannabisNewsWire — MjMicro Conference (www.mjmicro.com), the next-level investor forum for publicly traded cannabis companies, debuts in New York City on June 25 at the Westin Grand Central Hotel. This one- day conference provides an exceptional opportunity for cannabis-related public entities to connect with private […]
Columbia Care Reports First Quarter 2019, Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results
PRESS RELEASE First quarter 2019 revenue increase of 45% over prior year Completion of go-public transaction provides capital to fund long-term growth prospects Expansion of US footprint with 13 lease signings in Florida, dispensary openings in Brooklyn, NY and San Diego, CA, reinforcing organic growth strategy in key markets NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: […]
Aphria Inc. Announces Executive Appointments and Transition
Press Release Leamington, Ontario – May 14, 2019 – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX:APHA and NYSE:APHA) a leading global cannabis company today announced several new executive appointments including James Meiers to the role of Chief Operating Officer, Aphria Leamington, Tim Purdie as Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer, and Maureen Berry as Vice President, Corporate Human Resources. The Company also announced that Jakob Ripshtein, Aphria’s President, will resign from the Company. Mr. Ripshtein will remain in his current role until June 7, 2019. His current […]
TILT Announces Mark Scatterday as Interim CEO
PRESS RELEASE Former Jupiter Research CEO to Focus on Growth, Profitability and Communication CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE:TILT) (OTCQB:SVVTF), a leading business to business company in the cannabis industry, today announced the appointment of Mark Scatterday to the position of interim Chief Executive Officer of TILT, effective immediately. The board […]
Chew on This! Wana Tarts Adds Another Micro-dose Option to Product Offerings
PRESS RELEASE Boulder, Colo. (May 6, 2019) — Wana Brands, the No. 1 edibles brand in the United States, has added handcrafted Wana Tarts to its carefully curated line of trusted adult-use and medicinal cannabis products. Available in Mixed Berry (Indica), Hibiscus Lemonade (Sativa) and Black Cherry (1:1 CBD/THC), Wana Tarts burst with fruit flavor and are now […]
Marcota To Vote Against Acreage Holdings’ Value-Destroying Proposed Transaction With Canopy Growth Corporation
Press Release SAN FRANCISCO – May 6, 2019 — Marcato Capital Management LP (“Marcato”), a San Francisco-based investment manager which manages funds that beneficially own approximately 2.7% of the outstanding Subordinated Voting Shares* of Acreage Holdings, Inc. (ACRG-U.CN) (ACRGF) (FSE:0ZV) (“Acreage” or the “Company”), today announced it will vote against Acreage’s value-destroying proposed transaction with Canopy Growth […]
