JARS Cannabis to Acquire Sonoran Roots

Marquee Brands and JM&A to Acquire Roots Corporation

August 20, 2026

Retail

Marquee Brands and its Canadian operating partner, JM&A Design and Development Inc., agreed to take Roots Corporation private in an all-cash transaction valued at C$4.10 per share. The deal remains subject to shareholder, regulatory and court approvals, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026; JM&A will lead Roots’ Canadian and U.S. operations while Marquee focuses on global brand expansion.

Verdant Capital Partners Acquires 15 Native Roots Cannabis Dispensaries in Colorado

August 4, 2026

Retail

Verdant Capital Partners acquired 15 Native Roots retail dispensaries in Colorado, with ownership and operating control assumed effective July 31 after receipt of required regulatory approvals. The stores will continue operating under the Native Roots brand while benefiting from Verdant’s operational expertise and investment, as Verdant builds a cannabis retail operating platform for further acquisitions.

Hudbay Minerals to Acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Co. in All-Stock Deal

March 2, 2026

Energy

Hudbay Minerals Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Co. Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at about US$1.48 billion. Hudbay will pay 0.242 of a Hudbay share for each Arizona Sonoran share it does not already own, combining Arizona Sonoran’s Cactus project with Hudbay’s existing Arizona assets.

JARS Cannabis Acquires Euflora LLC

November 7, 2022

Retail

Privately held JARS Cannabis has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Euflora LLC, adding six recreational dispensaries and a 7,200 sq. ft. cultivation center and greenhouse in Colorado. The deal expands JARS' retail footprint to 26 storefronts across three states, increases product assortment and customer reach, and is intended to drive operational and retail synergies in core recreational markets.

Alta Arbor Holdings Acquires Joss Growers

March 1, 2022

Agriculture

Alta Arbor Holdings, a Dallas-based horticulture-focused investment holding company, has acquired Joss Growers, a wholesale grower serving professional landscapers and distributors across Texas. Joss Growers will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership while Alta Arbor supports growth and strengthens its horticulture platform in key Texas markets.

GrowGeneration Acquires Hydroponics Depot

October 12, 2020

Retail

GrowGeneration Corp. acquired Hydroponics Depot, Phoenix’s largest indoor and outdoor garden center, marking GrowGen’s entry into Arizona and expanding its retail footprint to 29 stores across 11 states. The acquisition provides GrowGeneration exposure to Arizona’s growing medical and potential recreational cannabis market; Hydroponics Depot reported year-to-date sales in excess of $5 million and ~50% year-over-year growth.