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CANNABIS PROSPECT MAGAZINE
Featuring an interview about attracting and retaining staff in a competitive retail market by CANNABIS XPRESS president Chris Jones on page 20. Take a look here:
First-Ever Private Sellers Enter N.B. Cannabis Market
GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD — New Brunswick’s first private cannabis shop has opened in Grand Bay-Westfield, ushering in a new era for Cannabis NB’s strategy for the sector.
FIRST PRIVATE CANNABIS STORE IN NEW BRUNSWICK: WATCH
Cannabis Xpress makes the news in Atlantic Canada on June 14th, celebrating their grand opening in Grand Bay-Westbrook near St. John. Watch the video here:
FIRST OF THREE IN NB……
This week, the Cannabis Xpress chain of cannabis stores opens its 15th location and its second opening in 2023. This latest opening for the two-year-old chain, the 1100 square foot freestanding location on Woolastook Dr and River Valley Dr. in Southern New Brunswick, is the chain’s first location outside of Ontario.
NEW BRUNSWICK'S FIRST PRIVATE CANNABIS STORE TO OPEN JUNE 14, 2023
Cannabis Xpress, located in Grand Bay-Westfield, a town of about 5,000 located 15 minutes outside of Saint John, is the first of up to ten private retail locations that the province opened up applications for in 2022.
Cannabis Xpress CEO Chris Jones Keeps it Simple
Utilizing a strategy that puts a road-less-traveled philosophy into literal practice, Toronto-based Cannabis Xpress has placed its current 14 (soon to be 15) cannabis retail stores in less-populated areas of Ontario that other retailers have all but ignored.
DEVELOPERS AND CHaINS:
FIRST OF 2023
Cannabis Xpress chain of cannabis stores opens its first store in 2023 in Delhi, a small community located about 20 kilometres east of Tillsonburg in Southwestern Ontario. The 740 square foot street front location is at 158 Main Street of Dehli in the downtown area.
Ask a Bud:
Getting Ready to Grow Outdoors
From selecting the right seeds to planting seedlings outside, there’s lots to consider when it comes to growing cannabis outdoors in Ontario. To help you get started, we asked budtenders at Cannabis Xpress, Garden City Cannabis Co. and Rustic Cannabis for some growing basics. Featuring Tyler, our favourite budtender =)
DEVELOPERS AND CHaINS: SEEKS BROKER/CONSULTANT
Just five weeks since opening its location in North Pickering, east of Toronto, Chris Jones, Owner of the Cannabis Xpress, reports that the chain’s 13th location is set to open next week. The 940 square foot unit opens on November 18th in the plaza at 2333 Church St. at Perkins Dr. in North Gower, a community located about 44-kilometres south of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario.
The Voice Of Retail PodCast:
THRIVING WITH SPEED AND SIZE
Serial entrepreneur Chris Jones, Founder of CANNABIS XPRESS, tells us why his high quality, high speed and low prices model has seen him grow to more than a dozen retail stores in Ontario despite cannabis retail industry consolidation.
Cova Facilitates Quick Service for this Cannabis Store Chain
With thirteen profitable stores and more opening soon, Chris has been able to execute his vision of the ‘future of cannabis retail’ with flying colors. Cova recently caught up with Jones to learn more about the secrets to their success and how Cova’s retail tech solutions have helped this Ontario cannabis retailer become one of the industry’s most profitable businesses.
DEVELOPERS AND CHAINS:
ONE OR TWO MORE in '22
Introduced in Spring 2021, the Cannabis Xpress chain of stores opened its twelfth location over the weekend at 1692 Central St at Old Brock Rd. in the Claremont community in North Pickering, in the Durham County, east of Toronto.
DEVELOPERS AND CHAINS: ...MAKES IT A DOZEN
The 18-month-old Cannabis Xpress chain continues its rapid expansion with its next opening later this week in a plaza location at 5005 Steeles Ave East at Brimley Rd. in Scarborough. This is the chain’s eleventh location since its launch in April 2021, with number twelve on the way
DEVELOPERS AND CHAINS:
RAPID SMALL-TOWN GROWTH
Chris Jones, Owner of the growing Cannabis Xpress chain reports that the tenth store opens next week in Hampton, a community in the Clarington municipality east of Toronto. The unit is located at 1648 Taunton Rd. in a convenience plaza at Durham Regional Rd. 4 and Enfield Rd. in Hampton. The 600 square foot store with about 300 square feet of retail area is now open with in-store shopping and curbside pickup.
SIMCOE.COM: "IDEAL LOCATION" CANNABIS XPRESS OPENS IN BEETON
Community now has 2 retail stores, but CANNABIS XPRESS is the newest in the New Tecumseth region. Offering a curated selection at great prices to locals, you can read more by clicking below – or come visit the store right in the heart of downtown Beeton.
TORONTO STAR:
Cannabis Xpress opens in Beeton
Beeton’s newest business will officially open its doors on March 10, with a grand opening. Cannabis Xpress is located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Beeton. The store has a wide selection of cannabis products and accessories.
DEVELOPERS AND CHAINS:
TARGETS SMALL COMMUNITIES
Owner Chris Jones explains that plans call for 15 to 20 locations operating by the end of 2022. The search continues for highly visible location, under 1000 square feet, in small-medium sized cities and towns across Ontario that have little or no competition in the area. The CANNABIS XPRESS stores are merchandised to feature limited product choices with an emphasis placed on speed and convenience in the smaller, clean and convenient locations.
The Peak:
The Peak's 2022 Emerging Leaders
We celebrate the success of our own. Recently, Chris Jones, president of CANNABIS XPRESS, was awarded the distinction of 2022 Emerging Leader in the Food, Drink, and Consumer Products Category. See more emerging leaders or read more about this designation below!
CANNABIS PROSPECT MAGAZINE: FIVE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE CANNABIS RETAIL SPACE
Focusing on accessible, quick, and easy cannabis access is only part of the solution. President of CANNABIS XPRESS, Chris Jones, shares some advice on operating cannabis retail in a highly competitive market. With 9 stores already up and running, this is only the beginning. Click below and check out page 30 for the full article.
DEVELOPERS AND CHAINS:
CONTINUES SMALL TOWN SEArCH
Not yet a year old, the CANNABIS XPRESS chain of boutique cannabis stores opens its eighth location later this week. The 1,200 square foot unit with about 400 feet of retail space opens at 237 Josephine St. in Wingham in Southwestern Ontario. Wingham is a community in North Huron in Southwestern Ontario. Due to current safety measures, the store will open with online ordering and curbside pickup. The CANNABIS XPRESS chain focuses on the smaller, underserved Ontario markets with a format that features limited product choices with an emphasis placed on speed and convenience in the smaller, clean and convenient locations.
developers & chains: More by mid-January
News release from December 2021 about the seventh and eighth CANNABIS XPRESS stores. Store seven will be opening up in Wingham, Ontario and store eight will be opening in Brampton, Ontario. These convenient locations will serve customers who want to purchase their cannabis products and accessories fast! CANNABIS XPRESS provides an easy and affordable shopping experience across Ontario.
Globe and Mail: Cannabis retailers test smaller ‘express’ stores to reduce overhead costs as competition soars
Chris Jones says he operates the smallest cannabis store in Canada. Located in Brampton, Ont., just outside Toronto, it is 350 square feet in total – roughly equivalent to the size of a small bachelor apartment. But the actual retail space, where customers can see products on display and order them, is a mere 80 square feet.
Ontario Cannabis store: Strength in Numbers: How Independent Retailers Support Each Other for Mutual Success
The Ontario Cannabis Store published a featured article, which includes CANNABIS XPRESS. From sharing information to pumping each other up on social, meet some indie Retailers who have found ways to work together so everybody wins.
Simcoe news: ‘Not every store will survive’: Does Wasaga Beach have too many cannabis retailers?
Simcoe News interviews Chris Jones to get his opinion on the oversaturation of cannabis retail stores in certain areas of Ontario, in particular – Wasaga Beach.
ADcann: Trailblazers with Chris Jones of CANNABIS XPRESS
This week’s Trailblazer is Chris Jones, Founder of CANNABIS XPRESS. With 7+ locations- they offer a quick, easy, hassle-free cannabis shopping experience!
Mjbizdaily: Ontario making cannabis delivery permanent for province’s 1,000-plus stores
Chris Jones, founder and president of CANNABIS XPRESS, said the legislative move will prompt some stores to start offering delivery, but it is not a service all retailers should build into their business models.
Ted rogers school of management: Celebrating an achievement
Chris Jones, the founder of CANNABIS XPRESS receives an award from Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management. He received this award because of his professional and academic accomplishments, including the creation of CANNABIS XPRESS.
cannabis prospect magazine: A New Retail Model
developers & chains: sixth CX Store Opening
News release from September 2021 about the sixth CANNABIS XPRESS store launch in Ridgetown, ON! This convenient location serves customers who want to purchase their cannabis products and accessories fast! CANNABIS XPRESS provides an easy and affordable shopping experience in the Ridgetown area.
Toronto star: Cannabis store set to open doors in Ridgetown in September
A news article about the upcoming CANNABIS XPRESS retail cannabis dispensary in Ridgetown, Ontario. Learn what sets us apart – Ridgetown, we can’t wait to become a part of your community.
developers & chains: Fifth CX Store Opening
News release from July 2021 about the fifth CANNABIS XPRESS store launch in Port Hope, ON! This convenient location serves customers who want to purchase their cannabis products and accessories fast! CANNABIS XPRESS provides an easy and affordable shopping experience in the Port Hope area.
MJ Biz Daily: Why Ontario marijuana retail operator Cannabis Xpress is betting on tiny stores
News release from April 2021 about the first CANNABIS XPRESS store launch in Brampton, ON! This store has served as our retail model and cornerstone of our dispensary business as we’ve grown. Customers love the fast, easy cannabis dispensary experience in the Brampton area.
Simcoe News: Wasaga’s newest cannabis retailer offers convenience, low prices
The Mayor and City Council of Wasaga beach cut the ribbon at CANNABIS XPRESS Wasaga! This is big news for Wasaga Beach – previously customers could only access cannabis legally through overpriced dispensaries. Now they can come by our pick-up location for a better experience and more affordable pricing on the products they already enjoy.
Developers and Chains: First CX Store Opening
Ontario Cannabis Store: Meet an Authorized Cannabis Retailer Dedicated to Making Their Stores Accessible and Inclusive
Read through this feature on inclusive and accessible cannabis retail in Ontario. We are working hard to make sure all customers can be served at CANNABIS XPRESS in a simple, efficient, inclusive and accessible manner. If you have any other suggestions on what we can do, please contact us!
DEVELOPERS AND CHAINS:
CONTINUES SMALL TOWN SEArCH
Not yet a year old, the CANNABIS XPRESS chain of boutique cannabis stores opens its eighth location later this week. The 1200 square foot unit with about 400 feet of retail space opens at 237 Josephine St. in Wingham in Southwestern Ontario. Wingham is a community in North Huron in Southwestern Ontario. Due to current safety measures, the store will open with online ordering and curbside pickup. The CANNABIS XPRESS chain focuses on the smaller, underserved Ontario markets with a format that features limited product choices with an emphasis placed on speed and convenience in the smaller, clean and convenient locations.
