Cannabis Retail Expansion Push: High Tide Targets Growth While Jushi Enters New Market

Cannabis companies are stepping up expansion efforts across North America as competition intensifies and consumer demand continues to rise.

Cannabis Retail Giant High Tide Ramps Up Nationwide Presence By Opening Four New Stores

High Tide Inc. (NASDAQ: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA) is slated to open four new Canna Cabana-branded retail locations across Ontario and Alberta.

The opening of new cannabis stores in Calgary, Scarborough, Kitchener and Nepean brings High Tide’s total store count to 215 Canna Cabana locations across Canada, 90 in the province of Alberta and 92 in the province of Ontario.

“With 24 new locations opened so far this calendar year, we remain on track to finish toward the higher end of our 20-to-30 new-store target for 2025,” Raj Grover, founder and CEO of High Tide, said. “Our team’s consistent execution continues to expand our national reach and amplify the strength of the Canna Cabana brand, driving profitable growth as we deepen our presence in Alberta and Ontario.”

The company’s new Canna Cabana at 2525 Bridlecrest Way SW in Calgary, Alberta, will kick off recreational cannabis sales on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The new Canna Cabana located at 2000 Eglinton Avenue East in Scarborough, Ontario, is slated to begin selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories for adult use on Monday, Nov. 17.

Canna Cabana cannabis store at 875 Highland Road West in Kitchener, Ontario, will launch sales on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, while New Canna Cabana located at 1831 Robertson Road in Nepean, Ontario, is expected to begin selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories for adult use on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Jushi Holdings Expands Retail Footprint In New Jersey

Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF) announced the opening of its new Beyond Hello dispensary located at 415 US-46 in Little Ferry, New Jersey.

The new retail location marks Jushi’s first retail location in the Garden State and its 42nd store nationwide, representing a key milestone in the company’s ongoing national retail expansion.

The new dispensary launched cannabis sales on Friday, Nov. 7 and plans to host a grand opening celebration on Nov. 21.

“The opening of Beyond Hello Little Ferry marks a major step forward for Jushi as we enter the vibrant New Jersey market for the first time,” Jim Cacioppo, CEO, chairman and founder of the company, said.