I) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announced today that its Canna Cabana cannabis retail store located at 170 Kingston Road East in Ajax, Ontario, has begun selling recreational cannabis products for adult use. This opening represents High Tide’s 93rd branded retail location across Canada, and 23rd in Ontario, selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories. The new Canna Cabana store is High Tide’s first to open in Ajax, a fast-growing community in the heart of Durham Region. It is located in Ajax’s central retail corridor, within a popular commercial plaza which is anchored by a large big box grocery wholesaler and several other national retail chains.
“The opening of the new Ajax store is part of our organic growth strategy that focuses on locations with strong cannabis consumer demographics. With a diversified labour force, including vibrant construction and manufacturing sectors, and a population of over 100 thousand, Ajax definitely fits this bill,” said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. “As we continue our rapid expansion in Ontario, we will ensure that customers in communities of all sizes can benefit from our unique and differentiated one stop cannabis shop experience,” added Mr. Grover.