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Dazed Cannabis

Dazed Cannabis is an American retail store and merchandise brand in the cannabis industry, headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Known for its party-centric atmosphere and pink branding, Dazed operates several dispensaries across the United States, including a flagship location in Union Square Park, Manhattan, New York.

Contents

1 History

2 Product Range

3 Retail Experience

4 Expansion Plans

5 Community and Social Responsibility

6 References

7 External Links

History

Dazed was co-founded in August 2021 by business partners Rich Rainone, Chris Vianello, and Keshawn Warner. The founders aimed to create a cannabis brand that celebrated the plant's culture in a vibrant, party-like retail environment. Following the success of their first location, Dazed expanded to include dispensaries in Union Square, NYC and Monson, MA, with plans for further expansion into Worcester MA, Saddle Brook, NJ, Ulster NY, and an additional location in Manhattan, NYC.

Product Range

The brand offers a wide selection of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals, and CBD products. Dazed is known for its premium strains and life-style merchandise, such as high end apparel and accessories, often characterized by the brand's signature pink color. Dazed has also launched collaborative brand initiatives with notable figures including social media personality Memin Calidad, reality TV star Shace Stoner, YTH Fest, and celebrity deejay - DJ Ohmz, as well as a strategic partnership with the culturally popular Black Frost and the iconic Branson brand - who's name has been immortalized in more than 73 classic hip-hop tracks from The Notorious B.I.G. and Tracey Lee’s collaboration “Keep Your Hands High” to hits by Nas, LL Cool J, Diddy, and Redman. He’s often credited as an early pioneer of cannabis branding, known for his triangle bags in Harlem.

Retail Experience

All of their dispensaries are frequented by many celebrities, highlighting the brand's appeal across diverse audiences and further establishing its presence in the cultural landscape. Dazed dispensaries are designed to provide a party-like atmosphere, with a vibrant color scheme, lively music, friendly staff, and iconic pink couch. The flagship dispensary in Union Square Park, Manhattan, NY, serves as a central hub for cannabis culture. The brand's locations are noted for having a club-like atmosphere, adding to the brand's appeal.

Expansion Plans

With a growing presence in the Northeastern United States, Dazed has announced plans to open new stores in Worcester, MA, Saddle Brook, NJ, Upstate NY, and a second location in Manhattan, NYC. These expansions aim to further cement Dazed as a leading party brand in the cannabis industry.

Community and Social Responsibility

Dazed engages in various community and social responsibility initiatives, including educational programs, local charity support, and advocacy for responsible cannabis use. They have been affiliated with Holyoke champion boxer Denzel "Double Impact" Whitley and have produced movies with Memin Calidad, including his feature film "La Pelicula Sin Nombre!". The brand emphasizes sustainability and supports local cannabis growers and producers.

External Links

[https://www.dazed.fun]

References