Tokyo Smoke cannabis retail stores are Coming to Manitoba

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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2018 /CNW/ - Tokyo Smoke, the Canadian Cannabis Awards Brand of the Year, has completed the Cannabis Retail Organization Agreement and Cannabis Store Retailer Agreements with the Province of Manitoba and is set to open an initial four stores in the province.

Tokyo Smoke, with its education first approach to cannabis, will begin their expansion into Manitoba by opening up to four locations in the City of Winnipeg and one in the City of Brandon. Tokyo Smoke's Retail Organization Agreement enables it to build up to ten stores in the province including Dauphin, Portage la Prairie and Thompson, subject to social responsibility location reviews. The immersive, experiential retail environments will be the first cannabis dispensing stores for the award-winning retailer, building on their existing coffee and design focused accessory stores that already operate in Toronto and Calgary.

"We are very excited to bring our Tokyo Smoke retail experience to Manitoba. It will be the first chance for customer to experience the exciting plans we have for the future of cannabis in Canada" said Alan Gertner, Managing Director of Tokyo Smoke. "From our first in class retail environments to our exceptional line-up of cannabis brands, including our own female health and wellness brand Van der Pop, we could not be happier that Winnipeg will be the first of dozens of stores across the country to open".

The driving force behind Tokyo Smoke is education and the reduction of stigma surrounding cannabis. The retail environments will be an active part of the community, not just another store front. Prior to opening, Tokyo Smoke will host community officials, public safety personnel, as well as members of the general public for an in-depth open house and tour of the store, with presentations from staff, prior to the official openings. We will continue to run education events and create partnerships with organizations in the province in the same way we have done in Toronto and Calgary.

About Tokyo Smoke:
Tokyo Smoke, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hiku Brands, is an award-winning, design-focused brand that seamlessly blends the best of cannabis with preeminent retail. Tokyo Smoke is ushering in a new era with an elevated and immersive retail experience featuring our signature collection of accessories and soon-to-launch line of recreational cannabis.

Hiku is focused on building a portfolio of engaging cannabis brands, unsurpassed retail experiences and handcrafted cannabis production. With a national retail footprint led by Tokyo Smoke, small batch cannabis production through DOJA's ACMPR licensed grow, Van der Pop's female-focused educational platforms, and Matri, our Quebec based cannabis brand featuring high quality handmade accessories, Hiku houses an industry-leading portfolio that aims to set the bar for cannabis brands in Canada. Hiku operates a network of retail stores selling coffee, clothing and curated accessories, across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Hiku is a member of the Canopy Growth Corp. family of companies.

SOURCE Hiku Brands Company Ltd.

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