{"id":12344,"date":"2025-10-22T18:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/12344\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:41:12","slug":"fluent-unifies-new-york-retail-network-with-rebranding-of-manhattan-and-white-plains-dispensaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/12344\/","title":{"rendered":"FLUENT Unifies New York Retail Network with Rebranding of Manhattan and White Plains Dispensaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"FLUENT Corp\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"94\" width=\"300\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/> FLUENT Corp      <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; FLUENT Corp. (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) (\u201cFLUENT\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), today announced the rebranding of its Manhattan and White Plains dispensaries, marking the second and third adult-use locations in New York to officially transition under the FLUENT banner.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Image 1\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"312\" width=\"624\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/> Image 1         <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">The White Plains and Manhattan rebrands follow FLUENT\u2019s acquisition of RIV Capital on December 19, 2024 and the rebranding of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=k8DkYMfoEMT3vhe1lUs_pdjeQ5UNuQbc0jVrBRbIZ-fRj4mEn1a6A1yf7CPDrKUEK5vJdHMlzFo1kwYNWHMmNp2QjkRiUx6jYt9Ht0ubvjowDCvNO89OOSd2e14SIfXppgPOiE_Tej2LHp8CYQpiE02GoWiCVoC1bPqggqgJCkRVIlCm4RPqFlCXAEz1K0c5fmhVIOAx8lRaX_j_zQWzmeCcV-5goTH9edhpUA4gydQrBpMiMgY1Tr7pypKMXdDr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:its Kingston dispensary;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">its Kingston dispensary<\/a>, which has helped drive positive results in traffic, sales volume and average ticket sales. The completion of these additional two co-located retail stores underscores FLUENT\u2019s commitment to building a consistent, trusted retail experience and an enterprise-wide unified brand identity. Together, the Company believes that the rebranding of these 3 locations will significantly strengthen the Company\u2019s presence in one of the fastest-growing adult-use cannabis market in the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">All three rebranded dispensaries are now fully integrated into FLUENT\u2019s digital platform, enabling customers to conveniently browse products, place orders online, and pick up in-store through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=MaMQ1wRKXTLEZ5XM2G_w0LWeLWyJhUro8zXDLQkECdNHSm8gIUuJy3YaS7i7v_z9znShcbXq36F0pPrls7sRB0V5jqQ1zIsez8C2vwdw5mw=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:www.getfluent.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">www.getfluent.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Each location features FLUENT\u2019s signature portfolio of premium cannabis brands, including:<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=S6EHTRTi93CT5kcRqClzypCvZZrxwZMaEfwsXcZ5hI74WrKP0J21zByzKfXmnQqvY5nfyS72ocxXrTSqF9J_nUwGHFYFVvGHSZ1m8I1qtAxL48CXk492TR6FZ7DWB3_oKHCozIqWnGr-A6Jg10MGEM-hZNctjnvoTWwi2ZQjgnH3stIEUSDMN3iJHFSjslRpTk4ko7BBDtL9tLw6KYkHsrFGGnQ5N6pIbteGlDaZjqg=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:KNACK;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">KNACK<\/a> \u2013 expertly grown flower for everyday use<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=S6EHTRTi93CT5kcRqClzygDoiRorjMd8p7GFlp4kBRKf9HDFbd6QmpvVplR_waC-4PRXUduFo36VQNsPcBabKUKVxeBCbnfKriooUQB0FUw=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MOODS;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">MOODS<\/a> \u2013 a versatile vaporizer line designed for every vibe<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=S6EHTRTi93CT5kcRqClzyuG0wpm7Vk6gzk3QlHY-fMq6tGzl43h1yLwab2hKecMKCvYG0cY7d_yPPfVfzRtPcKFEsb-gyoXwqhAwCBis3Pho32wYmD81wvlSHUjQNhlnsaoZI5Rw1MZLZ_OpHmxLFrWrW3WNT1_N6Z-807TbPfVNRltZo2UtXPQaAhUdiW8hSIHMuCqH1gVv_DF9J61e3C0mSpw2GbQW98bRuFffdWk=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wandr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wandr<\/a> \u2013 edibles crafted for personalized experiences and everyday enjoyment<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">The New York dispensaries are also expected to expand their offerings in the coming months to include the following brands well known for their cultivation innovation:<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Alien Labs \u2013 renowned for its exotic, indoor-grown flower and rare, distinctive strains, each delivering a unique flavor profile and elevated experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Connected Cannabis \u2013 built its reputation producing iconic strains that have defined quality in California and other mature markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">\u201cUnifying our retail network under the FLUENT name is a critical step in advancing our New York strategy,\u201d said Dave Vautrin, Interim Chief Executive Officer of FLUENT. \u201cAs we prepare for the first harvest from our new state-of-the-art indoor cultivation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=HF3ger9wYe65JV9St-nojDyAIX_MzhQ3qqzBRgswIUuI6EeYYH9NEF3nEjTbLkHPeoV1yzBr7ILsFsH3HI8r4o8cwwg0o1wIMqGphF0AFR_McwApB1QhUeZK-oCKZ_obZ0ODejwnhgozVkNncmDrewGAE5CanvgzfgSniYeL52wx1MW3piT2ZTyv3L-tQANAcZjTZRNI5ArAV7MyBqh3kNXk53kTOmTBcajAbWdN2YA=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:facility in Buffalo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">facility in Buffalo<\/a>, with premium flower expected to reach shelves in Q4, we\u2019re creating a consistent, elevated retail experience for New York customers that reflects the quality and trust already associated with FLUENT in Florida and Pennsylvania.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3CTRKc4VLJWmT9kL3SSZ5in0BE-N1KsGz56o9uWh4iOTgTXVtYaarxFPnYoeGFes3hUn8OsuzrlBiahxsyx6eA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:getFLUENT.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">getFLUENT.com<\/a>. Follow FLUENT on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=PPepjiQdEsScqXMEIXASBgxM3EjUNqI9vQKdhqd0dVVbKt6vJWDNZ_pFlh8O57NfU9sR3JuIegDOyg69dsw_Vy9sgXQ-qwnNMZ0X8reJYpA=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@Fluent_FL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">@Fluent_FL<\/a>. More information on Connected can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=hUnQPzRPvVkP-5dgD5oULJpJe5sYyfIVRW4x209l33TyVTKjBVBhVAfbAjeHo9-VjBGX0R1iy9T3V9hy1T2KRLj17r1W5Z54j2CuhBhz6k5_vDT_fYK_5ZSsDHupMqat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:connectedcannabisco.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">connectedcannabisco.com<\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=APdHgFj-NNMCV8wEZGKCkgDkITzWCAGiC0hk3a7xDTlkWnok4pySzFdX5q9o0OqA56dQfPWqwBVxrDFx5PLHseaCvm2ZYdmL_UhT_HB6wi4J6xiEqpPNYKWQxIv9IGGzmfmhWTUNq2pLWh73EZPPiQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram @connected.california;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram @connected.california<\/a>. Learn more about AlienLabs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=kXvRE7t95Je5FqrYVhgDpYccFsySDto0_Fn_XvYYkNidVGwe5Pik8trsBXEN_ly2ctu6IxnPrclL_YZkTfVt4A==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:alienlabs.org;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">alienlabs.org<\/a> or on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=H0zKVlG4jth6Nm7mLucQ_j6BX6JQI-2QskxdFOuL-0D7DUiLh6yhmZPpcKA5WWx91weA-ZmHX7DMJsyIK0-0OTHDbQRobRqD23zmGGSZGEF4jxShuGskQJg6_hJKHf87\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@alienlabs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">@alienlabs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> Story continues  <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">About FLUENT Corp.<br \/>FLUENT, a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to being one of the highest quality cannabis companies for the communities it serves. This is driven by FLUENT&#8217;s unrelenting commitment to operational excellence in cultivation, production, distribution, and retail experience. FLUENT produces an assortment of cannabis products under a diverse portfolio of brands including MOODS, Knack, Wandr, Bag-O and Hyer Kind. FLUENT operates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, FLUENT employs 700 employees across 8 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, 42 active retail locations and a wholesale division which trades under ENTOURAGE servicing third party retailers in New York. For more information on the Company\u2019s wholesale division ENTOURAGE, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Q8685hXg9V3KYIwGo0ct6eO3_wHWerIakUUBqSRpYMKlAGtEgh7s5C63ylAfIfVHrgALRKfA3s9lkcN2m1VjTXxh71Qbvbmd3IE3weHdqUQ7wcDQg8GksZPKaxsduW7A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/entouragewholesale.com\/;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/entouragewholesale.com\/<\/a>. <br \/>FLUENT\u2019s common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol \u201cFNT.U\u201d and on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol \u201cCNTMF\u201d. For more information about the Company, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3CTRKc4VLJWmT9kL3SSZ5oqAfMst4DWqM0WVFYLUh5JQblADBIjxeDhbuU_sOkUnyv0DCbiTMnlrg0QR6rQlIfvvf55qmGFlCvrz7kthtwQ=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:getFLUENT.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">getFLUENT.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=eMUJoqQn6UzeIEip_jdbaicNvWoxgy2A-jEo5HWM1mSpwgy4Ri5S9EwcZbil9yKVroUaF3u7w6Lp-4ATkfSdrzPHKeRgYAWaOry5Nou_tLcYyoQL0yQx3IY-QR6qD2-e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:investors.getFLUENT.com.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">investors.getFLUENT.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">About Connected Cannabis Co. <br \/>Connected Cannabis Co., a movement championing exceptional strains and cultivation methods started by Caleb Counts in 2009, is now a pioneer in cannabis product research and development and one of the most prolific brands in commercial cultivation. Beginning at Sacramento&#8217;s Fruitridge Health &amp; Wellness Dispensary, Counts launched the Connected Cannabis brand in 2018 to serve as a dedicated platform for his portfolio of top-tier genetics. Today, the vertically integrated company rides the cutting edge of product development, with in-depth consumer input and rigorous testing to hone its proprietary strains. Connected\u2019s longtime partnership with fellow California heavyweight AlienLabs, an elite cultivator and lifestyle brand, has set the gold standard for cannabis genetics and product quality. A globally recognized legacy brand, Connected has expanded beyond California, with operations in Arizona, Florida and now New York, while continuing to build strong industry relationships, foster collaboration and create unity. Learn more at connectedcannabisco.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Investor Relations Contact:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=eMUJoqQn6UzeIEip_jdbapImz_um4_mqos7LxjajFzgfWbUsBkF5NHyFiQy-FVOULW0J3RoAgzcdZ-Yi3utF3T75_8jlhBpU1nI3oivgHOW8e8Eaz1JJxj7B7FRosV5q\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:investors@getFLUENT.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">investors@getFLUENT.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Media Contact: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=tZ7Z7imedWxB3aavWwnh3A_i4xDh_B88JytnxxNJte_8YhNg-wmxDN-Vwwxi1ID8Y7F8w0tnwdHpNQTsQL2U9ilSXh0VZ0aVs8doP4HYaQc=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:press@getFLUENT.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">press@getFLUENT.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Officer Contact:<br \/>Matt Mundy, Chief Legal Officer<br \/>(850) 972-8077<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Q8685hXg9V3KYIwGo0ct6fiDUgslVSNcamvtmLSKbYO-QO5uiidI2rnWfEmfNsFI7tpMBqj2zLGnY6tsdx1Lp60WKh387rsUVDkS10eRL24KOf-3lXgAGbDcxk6PAF-bqCYOUF2jiTFHaWVUWCIc8aBVuhgY8cslh7RtAUt3ID4r12-U3bUyBGVmsuJiuYAV9HOyT5cTeD9OoSr5wxgyod9cTZO45MN6aAu8y7t8kuJwk_uS_wcdPjnpq0eRlSgmkHB1UQQfcYuoKnlRb7suww==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/fdb55d7f-9c41-4340-9f57-47f83516421a;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/fdb55d7f-9c41-4340-9f57-47f83516421a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FLUENT Corp NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; FLUENT Corp. (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) (\u201cFLUENT\u201d or&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12345,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[9765,9764,75,84,83,9,24,63,9802,1701],"class_list":["post-12344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-manhattan","tag-fluent","tag-fluent-corp","tag-manhattan","tag-manhattan-headlines","tag-manhattan-news","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-retail-experience","tag-the-company"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12344"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12344\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}