MariMed Announces Thrive Wellness Dispensary Opening in Columbus, Ohio

MariMed expands its Thrive retail footprint with a new Columbus, Ohio dispensary in a fast-growing state cannabis market.

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MariMed (MRMD) will open its new Thrive Dispensary Columbus on September 18, 2026, marking its 14th Thrive location across five states and second in Ohio.

The store is on Columbus’s east side at 2025 Brice Road, where a former bank has been converted into a modern cannabis retail destination featuring a drive-through window and dedicated curbside parking. The opening supports the company’s strategy to grow its product and retail brands in high‑growth markets. Ohio’s legal cannabis market generated $111 million in sales in July 2026, up 22% year over year, underscoring the state’s expansion potential.

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14th Thrive Dispensary location, expanding presence across five states
Second Ohio dispensary strengthens position in a fast-growing state market
Ohio cannabis sales of $111 million in July 2026, up 22% YoY highlight market growth

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09/17/2026 - 07:00 AM

NORWOOD, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MariMed Inc. (“MariMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQB: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, today announced the September 18th opening of Thrive Dispensary Columbus, the Company’s 14^th Thrive Dispensary location in five states and its second in Ohio. MariMed also operates Thrive Dispensary Tiffin in the western part of the state.

Thrive Dispensary Columbus, located on the city’s east side at 2025 Brice Road, has transformed a former bank property into a modern retail destination. The unique space features a drive-through window and dedicated curbside parking spots.

The opening of the dispensary is part of the Company’s strategic plan to expand its product and retail brands in high-growth markets. Ohio is among the fastest-growing legal cannabis markets in the country, with July 2026 sales reaching $111 million, up 22 percent year-over-year.

For more information on Thrive Dispensary Columbus, visit www.ThriveDispensaries.com.

For More Information Contact:

Howard Schacter, Chief Communications Officer
Email: hschacter@marimedinc.com
Phone: (781) 277-0007