SNDL Completes Acquisition of 5 Cannabis Retail Stores, Expanding Market Presence
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: Globenewswire
- Acquisition Completed: SNDL has finalized the acquisition of 5 cannabis retail stores from 1CM, marking the completion of the first closing under the amended agreement dated December 15, 2025, which strengthens its market position in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Future Plans: The second and final closing for 27 additional retail stores in Ontario is anticipated in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, which will significantly enhance SNDL's market coverage and sales capabilities.
- Industry Position: As the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada, SNDL's acquisition will further bolster its competitive edge in the rapidly growing cannabis market.
- Strategic Investment: This acquisition not only represents a crucial step in SNDL's business expansion but also underscores its investment strategy in the North American cannabis industry, aiming to drive long-term growth through acquisitions and partnerships.
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About SNDL
SNDL Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated cannabis company and a private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada. Its retail banners include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds and Spiritleaf. With products available in licensed cannabis retail locations nationally, its consumer-facing cannabis brands include Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Value Buds, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Gron, No Future and Bhang Chocolate. Its liquor retail segment includes the sales of wines, beers and spirits. Its cannabis retail segment includes the sales of cannabis products and accessories through corporate-owned and franchised cannabis retail operations. Its cannabis operations segment operates as a licensed producer that grows cannabis using indoor facilities and manufactures cannabis products, providing cannabis processing services. Its investments segment includes deployment of capital to investment opportunities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
