There’s a new cannabis retailer in St. Andrews – and it's celebrating with a massive grand opening event full of special deals and discounts.CANNABIS XPRESS is a premier retailer offering a limited and carefully curated selection of cannabis products. Founded in Ontario, CANNABIS XPRESS has expanded into New Brunswick to become the largest private cannabis retailer in the province.
“We founded CANNABIS XPRESS specifically to serve small and medium-sized towns in Canada,” said Chris Jones, founder and CEO of CANNABIS XPRESS. “We wanted to bring high-quality cannabis products to communities that are underserved and have limited access to retailers.”
CANNABIS XPRESS already boasts an impressive footprint in Ontario. The chain has 14 locations across the province in towns like Brampton, Scarborough, Uxbridge, Pickering, Beeton, and Wingham. The new St. Andrews location is the third in New Brunswick, following the establishment of stores in Grand Bay-Westfield and Hampton.
CANNABIS XPRESS’s Customer-Centric Model
As its name suggests, CANNABIS XPRESS offers streamlined, efficient shopping for customers. The store’s layout is optimized for a quick in-and-out experience, allowing shoppers to navigate the store easily while reducing wait times. The company’s exclusive partnership with cannabis retail technology provider Cova also ensures customers can easily find what they’re looking for and check out quickly with minimal hassle.
CANNABIS XPRESS also invests heavily into training for its staff, which it hires locally. Comprehensive training programs ensure that all team members are knowledgeable about the products and able to answer customers’ questions and concerns.
The company’s lean and efficient operational model keeps overhead costs to a minimum – which means it can offer better prices on its products. Additionally, its curated product assortment is specifically tailored to the preferences and needs of the local community, ensuring a satisfying shopping experience.
St. Andrews Location and Grand Opening Event
CANNABIS XPRESS’s newest location is situated in the main area of St. Andrews, offering easy accessibility for residents and visitors. The company has carefully curated a selection of products specifically for the St. Andrews store. During the grand opening event on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM (AST) - 8:00 PM (AST), customers can take advantage of special promotions and discounts, meet the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and celebrate with activities, giveaways, games, and more.
The Technology Powering CANNABIS XPRESS
Part of ensuring an exceptional customer experience is using the right kind of technology. “Given our focus on providing a quick and efficient shopping experience, it was crucial to select a point-of-sale system with an intuitive and user-friendly interface,” Chris said. “This would enable our staff to process transactions swiftly and accurately, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
“We selected Cova as our technology partner after hearing plenty of positive endorsements from industry peers and other successful cannabis retailers who praised their reliable, user-friendly point-of-sale system,” Chris continued. “We were introduced to Cova years ago when licenses first started to be issued in Ontario.”
Cannabis Retail Considerations
As one of the most highly regulated retail industries, cannabis operators know that remaining compliant is a top priority. “We needed a system that was fully compliant with local and federal cannabis regulations,” Chris said. “We also needed a system that could seamlessly integrate with our inventory management and reporting processes to maintain accurate records and stay compliant with evolving laws.”
As a rapidly expanding chain, CANNABIS XPRESS also required a technology solution that could scale with their growth and offer robust technical support. The ability to handle the demands of multiple locations and ensure smooth operations was a must.
Ultimately, CANNABIS XPRESS chose Cova as its technology partner because of its comprehensive compliance features tailored to the cannabis industry. Cova’s system seamlessly integrates with mandated inventory management and reporting processes, ensuring stores stay compliant with local and federal regulations.
What Sets Cova Apart?
Cova distinguishes itself from other retail technology firms with its deep focus on regulatory compliance specific to the cannabis industry. Cova continuously updates its system to reflect the latest legal requirements, ensuring retailers like CANNABIS XPRESS remain compliant with all local, provincial and federal laws.
Cova is also renowned for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, designed to streamline the retail process. Its ease of use reduces training time for staff, enhances the customer experience with faster checkouts, and minimizes transaction and inventory management errors.
Learn More About Cova
If you’d like to learn more about how Cova’s cannabis technology can help streamline your retail operation, contact us today to schedule a free demo.