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⊳ Curaleaf dispensary Inside Curaleaf ' s Findlay, Ohio dispensary.

by KRYSTINA SKIBO

Cannabis consumer products provider Curaleaf Holdings just opened its newest dispensary in Findlay, Ohio, located at 2205 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840. The store expands Curaleaf’ s footprint in the Buckeye State to five stores, bringing the company’ s nationwide retail footprint to 162 locations.

Conveniently located in the heart of the area’ s vibrant retail and dining hub, Curaleaf Findlay is designed to serve both medical patients and adultuse customers with a broad selection of cannabis products, according to the company. Customers can explore a wide variety of brands and products including Select BRIQ all-in-one vape, as well as Find and Grassroots flower.

“ Expanding into Findlay marks another important step in strengthening our footprint across Ohio and deepening our commitment to the state’ s evolving cannabis landscape,” said Boris Jordan, Curaleaf chairman and CEO, in a news release.“ This new dispensary reflects our focus on delivering a welcoming, education-driven experience rooted in quality, accessibility and community engagement. We’ re proud to serve the people of Findlay and the surrounding Northwest Ohio region, and we look forward to providing both new and returning customers with best-in-class products, expert guidance and a customer-first mindset.”

Curaleaf Findlay is open 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, Monday through Saturday and 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. ET on Sundays, according to the company. Within the state of Ohio, Curaleaf currently operates retail locations in Cuyahoga Falls, Findlay, Girard, Lima and Newark.

by KRYSTINA SKIBO

Due to myriad regulatory inconsistencies from Jersey City officials, The Other Side Dispensary( TOSD), a disabled veteran-founded and equity-aligned cannabis business, closed its doors in early 2026. But now, thanks to the help from New Jersey state, TOSD reopened its doors on Feb. 10, allowing the dispensary to continue selling to adults within the local community.

“ We are incredibly grateful for the advocates at the state level and for the partners who reached out with creative solutions and support when it mattered most,” TOSD said in a Facebook post.“ Most importantly, thank you to the vendors and partners who showed flexibility, patience and belief in us. That kind of collaboration speaks to the truth of this industry. We don’ t survive alone; we must survive and build together.”

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According to TOSD, the dispensary had faced more than three years of navigating local approvals, delayed ordinances, stalled oversight boards and escalating fees,

After closing down for a few weeks ealier this year, The Other Side Dispensary is now open to the public once again. www. beveragewholesaler. com Summer 2026 • Bevearge Wholesaler 21