Participants are encouraged to register in advance at any participating retail location or online via this form. The competition will take place Saturday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Participating locations include:
Discussing the competition, Area Manager Hailee Knight said, “We invite customers and the general public to join us and show off their rolling skills. We wanted to do something special to celebrate Small Business Saturday, and what’s better than a little friendly competition?”
CBD Kratom was recently awarded the title of Best Local CBD Shop by The Dallas Observer and was announced this month as one of the Top 100 Places To Work in Dallas by The Dallas Morning News.
Known for providing excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs. Knowledgeable team members pride themselves on educating customers on the benefits of cannabis and kratom products.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives through their extensive product selection and consultative customer service. The company offers more than 600 cannabis products including CBD, THC-O, CBC, Delta-8 THC, other cannabinoids, and more than 20 strains of pure kratom and kratom speciality products. For more information, visit cbdkratom.com.
]]>The Dallas Observer holds a “Best Of” voting competition each year. CBD Kratom shared the ballot for “Best CBD Shop” in Dallas with three other local shops. Readers of The Dallas Observer, customers, employees, and the general public were able to vote for their favorite local shop from August through September.
“We are ecstatic to win Best CBD Shop in Dallas,” said Mike Martin, CBD Kratom’s Dallas Area Manager. “We were previously nominated in 2019 but did not win, which makes us even more proud to receive this award! I attribute much of our success in Dallas to our unparalleled customer service and dedicated team.”
CBD Kratom recently renovated and updated each of its eight locations in the Dallas region in order to bring an inviting, modern experience to both returning and new customers. The company operates 55 stores across the six markets they serve throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.
Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives through their extensive product selection and consultative customer service. The company offers more than 600 cannabis products including CBD, THC-O, CBC, Delta-8 THC, other cannabinoids, and kratom speciality products. For more information, visit cbdkratom.com.
]]>CBD Kratom, a St. Louis-based retailer of cannabidiol, or CBD, products, has expanded with a new St. Louis-area location.
The retailer opened a new shop at 1560 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Charles last week, featuring a section for affiliate company Mr. Nice Guy, a St. Louis-exclusive brand of smoke shops.
The Mr. Nice Guy operation relocated to the space from its own previous store at 1550 Veterans Memorial Parkway, where it had been located since December 2017, a spokeswoman said. Mr. Nice Guy's old location was about 2,500 square feet and the new shop combined with CBD Kratom is about 3,000 square feet, officials said.
The company paid about $250,000 to build-out the new shop, according to the spokeswoman.
The new CBD Kratom featuring Mr. Nice Guy has about seven employees and is still hiring, she said.
The 1560 Veterans Memorial Parkway building is owned by an entity affiliated with CBD Kratom. The company's principals "recognized this was a great area for development and purchased the land next to the original Mr. Nice Guy and built the brand new shopping center in 2020," the spokeswoman told the Business Journal in a statement.
"When you walk through the door, you'll be introduced to a store experience that feels welcoming and intentional," Ocean Cohen, CBD Kratom's director of retail growth and development, said in a press release. "The new store was designed with our customers in mind, flowing through the space to include an area that specifically highlights the Mr. Nice Guy brand."
Mr. Nice Guy offers vaporizers, pipes, hookahs, rolling papers and electronic cigarettes, among other products.
CBD Kratom carries over 600 cannabis products including CBD, a non-intoxicating marijuana extract used to treat a variety of conditions; Delta-8 THC; CBG; and other minor cannabinoids. The CBD products come in the form of edibles, topical creams, oils, skin care and pet treats. The retailer also carries 50 strains of kratom, which is an herbal supplement, and kratom specialty products.
CBD Kratom's president, David Palatnik, and his wife, CBD Kratom Vice President Dafna Revah, opened their first CBD Kratom store in 2016 in Chicago. The brand now has 54 stores in six cities: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis. A 55th store is slated to open in New York City in September. The company says it is the nation's largest privately owned cannabis and kratom retail chain. According to Business Journal research, it is the largest cannabis firm in St. Louis, based on its 194 local employees.
ST. LOUIS, MO [August 18, 2022] – Mr. Nice Guy, a popular St. Louis headshop retailer, announced today the relocation of their St. Charles store to 1560 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in St. Charles, MO.
The St. Louis-exclusive Mr. Nice Guy brand has partnered with another locally-owned company, CBD Kratom, to offer a brand new experience. The fully remodeled location is now a CBD Kratom featuring Mr. Nice Guy and has moved into the newly-constructed building directly next door to its previous address of 1550 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.
A grand opening celebration kicks off on Thursday, August 18 with a ribbon cutting hosted by the St. Charles Regional Chamber of Commerce. Additional local partners have joined the grand opening celebration—Friday’s festivities will be hosted by popular local radio personality and cannabis influencer Lux St. Lou. On Friday and Saturday, customers will receive free ice cream with their purchases from beloved local shop, Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Lux St. Lou, a widely-respected authority in the industry, as well as Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Ice Cream for the grand opening of our new St. Charles store,” said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. When you walk through the door, you’ll be introduced to a store experience that feels welcoming and intentional. The new store was designed with our customers in mind, flowing through the space to include an area that specifically highlights the Mr. Nice Guy brand. We can’t wait for customers to explore and enjoy!”
CBD Kratom has 54 stores across five markets, with a 55th store slated to open in New York City in September 2022. CBD Kratom is the largest privately-owned cannabis dispensary and kratom retail chain in the United States. Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
]]>ST. LOUIS, MO [June 23, 2022] – CBD Kratom, the largest-privately owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, announced today modern upgrades of its three Houston-area stores: the Cypress location at 24110 Highway 290, the Memorial Drive location at 5535 Memorial Drive, and the Bunker Hill location at 9930 Katy Freeway.
“We invite both new and returning customers to experience a refreshed and elevated shopping experience,” said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. “The modern feel helps us better connect with our customers and provide a next-level consultative approach.”
CBD Kratom entered the Houston market in November of 2019 with the opening of its Memorial Hill location, with Bunker Hill following in January of 2020, and Cypress arriving in October of 2020. In addition to Houston, CBD Kratom operates in five other markets: St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the worlds of cannabis and kratom.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their extensive product selection that includes edibles, topical creams, oils, skin care and pet treats, customers are guaranteed to find the right product for their unique needs. CBD Kratom has 54 retail locations throughout the six markets it serves. For more information, visit cbdkratom.com.
ST. LOUIS, MO [May 23, 2022] – CBD Kratom, the largest-privately owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, announced today the full redesign and grand reopenings of two Chicago-area stores: the Andersonville location at 5303 N. Clark St. and the Northalsted location at 3434 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, IL.
“Our goal with redesigning our stores is to provide our customers with a reimagined, elevated shopping experience,” said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. “The new, modern feel allows us to better connect and facilitate our consultative approach with both new and existing customers.”
As part of the Andersonville store’s grand reopening, a ribbon cutting was held in partnership with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 20. The reopening celebration extends from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22 with special offers, opportunities to win free products, a balloon arch for photography opportunities, and fresh cookies from local vendor and fellow Andersonville Chamber member Defloured Bakery.
Following suit, the Northalsted store will kick off its grand reopening events with a ribbon cutting held in partnership with the Northalsted Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 27. Special guest and locally-renowned DJ Ca$h Era will mix music live on both Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. while customers enjoy special offers.
CBD Kratom recently received the honor of being listed as the largest cannabis firm in Missouri, and operates in six markets. Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the worlds of cannabis and kratom.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their extensive product selection that includes edibles, topical creams, oils, skin care and pet treats, customers are guaranteed to find the right product for their unique needs. CBD Kratom has 54 retail locations throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. For more information, visit cbdkratom.com.
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Headcount at the company grew from 281 to 433 last year, even as the pandemic continued to redefine and challenge typical models of work. Brandl forged cultural connections within the company’s youthful workforce (the average age is 27) through a core values campaign focused on drive, responsibility, care, teamwork and achievement. With these values and a focus on diversity, inclusiveness, and work-life balance as guiding principles, turnover decreased by more than 16%.
Earlier this month, Brandl was promoted to chief operating officer of CBD Kratom, a role in which he'll continue to oversee the human resources department.
To read the full article on the St. Louis Business Journal's site, click here.
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CBD Kratom has a proven track record of promoting within and continues to showcase the growth within the company as individuals are highlighted who have had the opportunity to advance.
Brandl will be leading day-to-day operations of the company and supporting senior leaders in order to help bridge communications and align company goals. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources departments. He will partner closely with President David Palatnik and Vice President Dafna Revah as he transitions into this role.
“As the company has grown rapidly over the past few years, a Human Resources team was important to establish,” says Revah. “Jason not only helped fully form the Human Resources department but he was also instrumental in navigating operations through the pandemic. We are excited for the future and are looking forward to all that Jason will accomplish in this new role.”
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives through their extensive product selection and consultative approach to customer service. The company offers more than 600 cannabis products including CBD, THC-O, CBC, Delta-8 THC, other cannabinoids, and more than 50 strains of pure kratom and kratom speciality products. For more information, visit cbdkratom.com.
ST. LOUIS, MO [April 26, 2022] – Days after being named the #1 Largest Local Cannabis Firm in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal, CBD Kratom announced today the opening of its 18th St. Louis-area location at 12306 Manchester Rd. Des Peres, MO 63131.
Just in time for the year’s biggest cannabis holiday, the store debuted with a soft opening on Wednesday, April 20. A ribbon cutting followed by a VIP happy hour will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, hosted in partnership with the Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce. A grand opening weekend celebration takes place Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, with festivities including Buy 2, Get 1 Free, opportunities to win free products, and a balloon arch courtesy of Sammy J Balloons for fantastic photo opportunities.
“We are so excited to open a new location in the St. Louis region where we call home,” said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. “Des Peres is a great neighborhood and this prime location allows our customers to have additional access to our stores and products, without having to travel too far.”
The Des Peres location marks the opening of the company’s 54th store across the six markets they serve throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.
Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives through their extensive product selection and consultative approach to customer service. The company offers more than 600 cannabis products including CBD, THC-O, CBC, Delta-8 THC, other cannabinoids, and more than 50 strains of pure kratom and kratom speciality products. For more information, visit cbdkratom.com.
]]>ST. LOUIS, MO [April 20, 2022] – Mr. Nice Guy, a popular St. Louis headshop retailer, announced today the remodel of their location at 2644 Cherokee St. in St. Louis, MO. The fully remodeled location is now a CBD Kratom featuring Mr. Nice Guy.
In honor of the year’s biggest cannabis holiday, the store invites the public to join in on a celebration from 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 20. Festivities include music provided by talented local DJ Chris Brown, free ice cream with any in-store purchase from the St. Louis’ own Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery, as well as a balloon arch courtesy of Sammy J Balloons for fantastic photo opportunities. The grand re-opening celebration extends from Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 24 with special offers, opportunities to win products, live glass blowing and music on Saturday, April 23.
“The store has received a complete overhaul and is now operating as a CBD Kratom featuring a Mr. Nice Guy. Both brands felt it was ‘high’ time this partnership grew together,” said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. “We believe that local partnerships are important to cultivate, which is why we are proud to collaborate with Rustic Grain, St. Louis-based company. They installed hand-crafted and custom-designed reclaimed wood fixtures. Another local treasure, HillJack Glass, will be performing live glass blowing demonstrations on Saturday, April 23 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.”
CBD Kratom has 53 stores across five markets, with a 54th store slated to open in the St. Louis county area in April 2022. CBD Kratom is the largest privately-owned cannabis dispensary and kratom retail chain in the United States. Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
“Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate 4/20—our favorite holiday—our store re-opening weekend, and the upcoming Cinco de Mayo, at this location. We look forward to better serving all of our customers through this partnership,” said Cohen.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their extensive product selection that includes edibles, topical creams, oils, skin care and pet treats, customers are guaranteed to find the right product for their unique needs. CBD Kratom has 53 retail locations throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. For more information, visit shopcbdkratom.com.]]>ST. LOUIS, MO [April 6, 2022] – CBD Kratom, the largest privately-owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, announced today the opening of its eighth New York City store at 1562 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10128 in the Upper East Side.
The new store debuted with a soft opening on Friday, April 1, followed by an official grand opening event on Friday, April 8. Festivities included a ribbon cutting hosted in partnership with the Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, live music provided by local musicians Impulse Strings while customers shopped special grand opening deals.
“When exploring locations for our next New York City store, we couldn’t help but wonder if the Upper East Side is where we’re meant to be,” said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. “Just like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City, we knew immediately after reviewing the space that the Upper East Side is the perfect neighborhood for us to put down further roots.”
In 2021, CBD Kratom entered the New York market on 4/20, the official holiday of the cannabis industry. With eight locations now operational in New York City, CBD Kratom has solidified its store presence in the Big Apple with a series of successful openings in under 12 months.
Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their extensive product selection that includes edibles, topical creams, oils, skin care and pet treats, customers are guaranteed to find the right product for their unique needs. CBD Kratom has 53 retail locations throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. For more information, visit shopcbdkratom.com.
]]>CBD Kratom Continues Impressive New York City Growth with Seventh Store Opening in SoHo
ST. LOUIS, MO [March 22, 2022] – CBD Kratom, the largest-privately owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, announced today the opening of its seventh New York City store, 161 6th Avenue in SoHo. With sixth NYC locations already in place, CBD Kratom will expand further yet with two more stores coming soon in the Upper East Side and Brooklyn.
The new store debuted with a grand opening event on Friday, March 18. Festivities included a ribbon cutting hosted in partnership with the Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 17th. Customers shopped grand opening weekend-only deals, enjoyed music from DJ Mike Duse, and had opportunities to win free products.
“The opening of our new SoHo store gives us seven locations conveniently positioned in New York City,” said Ocean Cohen, director of retail growth and development, CBD Kratom. “SoHo is a diverse, artistic, and retail-focused neighborhood that entices visitors, which will help us deliver more wellness solutions and services to New Yorkers.”
Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
“As we say hello and grow in SoHo, we encourage New Yorkers and visitors to grow with us in their wellness journeys,” Cohen said.
ABOUT CBD KRATOM:
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their extensive product selection that includes edibles, topical creams, oils, skincare and pet treats, customers are guaranteed to find the right product for their unique needs. CBD Kratom has 52 retail locations throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. For more information, visit shopcbdkratom.com.
]]>On Tuesday, March 1, we held a virtual seminar to introduce ourselves further to the communities of Radnor Township, South Wayne, and greater Philadelphia. Topics covered included more about the company, the products we carry, the services we offer, as well as answering some commonly-asked questions about CBD and kratom.
The virtual seminar was recorded so that those who could not attend the live presentation are able to view it online. Please find it below:
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CBD Kratom, the largest privately-owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, announced today the opening of its sixth New York City store at 141 Fulton Street in the Financial District.
“We're buzzing with excitement over our expansion in New York City via the Financial District,” said Ocean Cohen, CBD Kratom’s Director of Retail Growth and Development. “We strive to help our customers sleep well, wake well, and live well—and we want to support the City That Never Sleeps in all of these areas.”
Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
With five NYC locations already in place and a sixth soon to open, CBD Kratom will expand further yet with two more stores coming soon in SoHo and the Upper East Side.
“Not only is the Financial District a worldwide hub for commerce and business, it has really enjoyed a rebirth in the last several years with more people working and living in the area,” Cohen said. “We like the Financial District’s positive energy and unique mix of professionals and residents.”
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February 15, 2022
The official opening for the store location at 218 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 is currently being delayed. Both sides are indeed working together towards a solution and we look forward to rectifying the situation. We were alerted by the city township on Thursday, February 10th of concerns regarding permit issues, and our team took immediate action to work diligently towards resolving them. This morning, our in-house counsel and Vice President had a call with the City Attorney and Director of Community Development in Radnor to clarify misunderstandings between the parties. During the call, we extended an invitation via the City Attorney for town officials to attend an informational education session about our company products and any questions they may have.
We plan to also hold a similar educational session for community members. These sessions would include information on both cannabis and kratom. Cannabis dispensary is an accurate statement of our business: we simply dispense cannabis. Specifically, we sell hemp-derived cannabis products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. Our products do not fall under the purview of the Pennsylvania Code for medical marijuana because we do not sell medical marijuana, nor any product with above 0.3% Delta-9 THC. We carry both kratom and kratom specialty products. As members of the American Kratom Association, we are proud to uphold industry best practices, which include implementing age restrictions as well as educating consumers on the products we carry. Please find a recent Bloomberg Article linked here that provides a high-level overview of kratom in the United States; our Vice President did provide comments for this article. Additionally, in December of 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) released their assessment on kratom. The summary recognizes the role that kratom plays in wellness and pain management routines for consumers around the world.
Please find a statement from CBD Kratom's Vice President Dafna Revah below:
"In October of 2021, we signed a lease for the former Starbucks facility after doing due diligence with Delaware County and Wayne Business Overlay District (WBOD). Unfortunately, Radnor Township requirements were not identified by our team. I strive to live by our core values, which include Responsibility, and which is why I take full ownership of this oversight. As always, we strive to be part of the communities we serve, which is one of the reasons we chose this facility in South Wayne. It was utilized as a previous training facility for Starbucks and the space provides us with a golden opportunity to have a permanent educational space for both us and our community."
We look forward to opening and becoming part of the local South Wayne community.
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CBD Kratom, the largest privately-owned cannabis and kratom retail chain in the United States, announced today the opening of its third Philadelphia-area store at 4040 City Avenue, Suite 2B in Wynnefield Heights.
The new store will debut with a soft opening on January 28, followed by a grand opening weekend from Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6. Festivities include a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” promotion from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday through Sunday as well as a chance to “Spin to Win For a Free Product” on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m - 6 p.m. (while supplies last).
“When considering locations for our third Philadelphia store, Wynnefield stood out as a great neighborhood fit for us,” said Ocean Cohen, CBD Kratom’s Director of Retail Growth and Development. “We were drawn in by the diverse and rich history of the local community—inclusivity and constant evolution are characteristics we deeply identify with as a business.”
Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom’s extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
The company opened its first Philadelphia location at 212 S. 17th St. in 2021. Since then, CBD Kratom has opened a second store at 443 E. Baltimore in nearby Media, PA. A fourth store—and CBD Kratom’s 50th store overall—will be opening soon in South Wayne.
“Our first two Philadelphia stores have really resonated with our customers who have seen first-hand how our products can assist them with their wellness solutions,” said Cohen. “The addition of a third store in iconic Wynnefield Heights gives us even more ways to connect with our customers. We think wellness and Wynnefield are a winning combination.”
View the Wynnefield Heights store hours, address, and more here: https://www.shopcbdkratom.com/pages/philadelphia
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