Star Buds Cannabis Co. Stores Achieve Record Month in August
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / CordovaCann Corp. (CSE:CDVA)(OTCQB:LVRLF) ("Cordova" or the "Company"), a cannabis-focused consumer products company, proudly announces an update on its Star Buds Cannabis Co. retail operations in Canada.
Star Buds Cannabis Co. stores produced strong growth in the spring and summer and are expected to sustain this growth heading into the final stretch of the year. The Company's 11 retail stores continue to gain market share and produce consistent gross profit. The stores have won over customers with a strong and diversified assortment of products and a team dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
During the six-month period from March to August 2024, the Star Buds Cannabis Co. chain recorded average monthly revenues of $1.2 million. The average store in the network generated 10.3% year-over-year revenue growth during the six-month period. Our higher grossing stores in Ontario continue to grow at a faster pace, with average monthly revenues growing by 13.9% during the same period. The aggregate gross margin from March to August remained strong at 26.9%, which is an increase of 800 basis points over the same period a year ago.
In August, the Star Buds Cannabis Co. chain set a record for monthly revenues and gross profit, surpassing the previous record set in August 2022, when the chain operated three additional stores. This performance highlights the efficiency of the current store portfolio, despite operating in fewer locations. Positive momentum in both revenue and gross profit trends has continued into September, and the Company is optimistic about finishing the year strong. Currently, the Company operates its Star Buds Cannabis Co. retail platform via its two subsidiaries, 2734158 Ontario Inc. and 10062771 Manitoba Ltd.
"The Star Buds Cannabis Co. stores have shown strength in 2024, and we are excited about the growth of the platform as we head into the final months of the year," stated Taz Turner, Chairman and CEO of Cordova. "Our team is focused on scaling the Canadian retail business and will continue to explore ways to achieve that goal."
About CordovaCann Corp.
CordovaCann Corp. is a Canadian-domiciled company focused on building a leading, diversified cannabis products business across multiple jurisdictions including Canada and the United States. Cordova primarily provides services and investment capital to the retail, processing and production vertical markets of the cannabis industry.
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This news release contains "forward-looking information" under the provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of the Company. All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements with respect to the Company's planned business activities, the anticipated benefits of the opening of the store and the prospect of opening additional retail stores. Generally, this forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations or comparable language of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including anticipated costs and ability to achieve business objectives and goals.
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Company Contact:
Taz Turner
Chief Executive Officer
taz@cordovacann.com
(917) 843-2169
SOURCE: CordovaCann Corp.
