They must have bigger plans on the medical side as well. I think the are gunning for a house hold name with strong branding in mind.
Compass and its wholly owned subsidiary adult-use retail entity Starbuds Canada have forty confirmed leases for locations across Canada, a mix of operational clinics that are now open, in development, or in preparation with the intended use of becoming retail cannabis stores upon legalization on October 17, 2018. Starbuds Canada – licensee of the Starbuds brand name for Canada from Starbuds based out of Denver, Colorado – has an aggressive expansion plan across Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to serve cannabis enthusiasts across Canada. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Compass, Starbuds Canada has received a cannabis retail license or a conditional license in two provinces along with a dozen retail development permits across the province of Alberta.
“Compass has a highly regarded reputation as a leading provider of cannabis education and patient-centred care. Emblem is committed to supporting Compass’ continued mission to provide the best in patient care now, and upon legalization with a new consumer audience after October 17, 2018.” said Nick Dean, CEO, Emblem Corp. “Building a strong presence in the retail environment will be key to connecting directly with consumers through customer education, product information and building brand affinity. We look forward to working with Compass to provide cannabis consumers with an exceptional retail experience.”
