Long lines, strong demand and a celebratory atmosphere marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Vermont.
Mountain Girl Cannabis in Rutland, Flora Cannabis in Middlebury and Ceres Collaborative in South Burlington – the state’s first dispensaries to transition from medical to adult-use sales – all shared similar stories of success, enthusiasm, as well as a bit of exhaustion, after a historic day for Vermont and industry advocates everywhere.
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“Spirits were great and people were just excited to be a part of it,” Ceres Chief Operating Officer Russ Todia said of Saturday’s adult-use launch.
“It was a day I’ll never forget.”
Despite the rosy recap, retailers did voice concerns of limited supply and product selection as cultivators and processors ramp up production.
Vermont retailers this year are projected to generate between $3 million and $5 million in recreational sales, growing to $120 million-$145 million by 2026, according
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