Due to holidays and traveling, Developers & Chains will not be issued on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. The next Developers & Chains will be on Monday, April 13th, 2026……….
Calgary-based cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, NuLeaf Naturals, is pursuing participation in the CMS Innovation Center’s Beneficiary Engagement Incentive pilot program as a supplier of hemp-derived CBD products. The program, launched in April 2026, allows participating healthcare organizations to provide eligible CBD products to Medicare beneficiaries at no cost, up to $500(US) annually, with costs covered by the organizations. It applies to ACO REACH and oncology models, with potential expansion in 2027. NuLeaf, a certified cannabinoid producer, offers compliant THC-free and broad-spectrum products and is actively engaging healthcare partners. The initiative aims to integrate CBD into care models, generate clinical data, and could become a significant growth opportunity for High Tide’s U.S. operations. (High Tide Inc. – www.hightideinc.com)……….
Canalta Hotels, a Canadian-owned hospitality brand, is expanding in Western Canada by rebranding two former Ramada properties in Olds and Wainwright, Alberta. The transition introduces upgraded guest experiences, enhanced amenities, and expanded loyalty benefits. Immediate improvements include new TVs, mattresses, bedding, and signature in-room features, with major renovations planned over the next two years. These upgrades will modernize guest rooms and public spaces, adding outdoor patio and BBQ areas. With over 50 years of family ownership, Canalta now operates more than 40 properties serving diverse traveler segments. (Canalta Hotels – www.canaltahotels.com)…………
Retail Council of Canada has announced that Jillian Harris, entrepreneur, designer, and co-founder of The Jilly Box, will receive the Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Award the annual Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala. The award recognizes an independent retailer whose vision, community commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit exemplify the best of Canadian retail. Jillian Harris has spent her career turning influence into impact. With over 1.5 million followers and a career rooted in design, lifestyle, and storytelling, she is the founder of two B Corp certified businesses, Jillian Harris Design and The Jilly Box. The Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala will cap off the first day of RCCSTORES26 retail conference. In Toronto in early June. (Retail Council of Canada– www.retailcouncil.org)………..
Have a great week………….