RIV Capital and Etain recently launched adult-use sales at Etain Kingston dispensary in early October. Located at 445 NY-28, this marks the third Etain cannabis dispensary serving adult-use consumers in New York, following the launch at locations in Manhattan and White Plains.
Etain Kingston, which has been recently renovated, features a new flower bud bar and a wide range of new products across all categories, including the MOODS product line from Fluent, which also made its debut in New York in early October.
“The New York adult-use market is growing and developing at a rapid pace in 2024,” says Dave Vautrin, chief retail officer and interim CEO, of RIV Capital. “Recent data shows that October accounted for $91 million in statewide retail sales, and weekly sales continue to climb. The top drivers of this growth are both the rapid expansion of retail outlets coupled with the impressive depth and width of the products from the 325+ brands already actively selling in the NY market, based on the most recent Headset data.”
Etain Kingston Dispensary Off to a Good Start
According to Vautrin, the dispensary has been quite successful since its initial launch just a month ago.
“Having served the Kingston community for nearly 10 years, we have earned a reputation as a trusted provider of medical cannabis – and now, adult-use consumers,” he says. “We are committed to maintaining a high level of service for medical patients, and it is very exciting to be able to now offer adult-use locals and visitors our expanded portfolio of high-quality products at Etain Kingston, coupled with the Hudson Valley’s unrivaled scenery and ample outdoor recreation.”
Flower continues to dominate the cannabis market, and is currently the top-selling category at the Kingston location. Vapes are not far behind, according to Vautrin, “and MOODS vapes and cartridges are our highest demand vape product. Hailed from Florida and now produced in our facility in upstate New York, MOODS brand products, including the MOODS mini all-in-one vape, have quickly become our number one selling vape brand across our dispensaries in the state since their debut in early October,” he says.
The Future of the NY Dispensary
Vautrin and his team are very optimistic about the future of the Etain Kingston dispensary.
“We have always been pleased with its performance and are encouraged by the incredibly warm response from the community we have served for nearly 10 years now,” Vautrin notes. “The dispensary is perfectly located to serve medical patients and adult-use consumers who want to enhance their experience in the Catskills and Woodstock area. The Hudson Valley has a lot to offer, and we’re happy to be a contributing member to this vibrant community and culture.”
