Cost Savings Initiatives
Ascend Wellness Holdings plans to reduce expenditures by $30 million in 2025 through cost savings initiatives. This includes reducing SG&A and COGS, with about half of the savings in each category.
Adult-Use Sales Success in Ohio
Adult-use sales in Ohio outperformed expectations, with retail revenue up over 3x post-transition. The Cincinnati location saw as much as a 12-fold increase in sales.
Strong Retail and Wholesale Growth
Despite market challenges, retail revenue remained flat at $94 million, and third-party wholesale revenue increased by 73% year-over-year.
Expanded Retail Footprint
The company opened its fifth dispensary in Pennsylvania and plans to open at least 20 new locations in the midterm.
New Product Launch - Effin' Edibles
Launched a new edibles-only brand, Effin', which quickly became the #1 edible brand in the retail network in Illinois and Massachusetts during its first week.