In October, San Diego Cannabis Times analyzed cannabis stock levels across San Diego County, with an eye toward comparing the figures and gaining perspective on retailer stock gains or losses 4 months later. We’ve again updated those reports as a means of tracking growth or reduction in 6 categories, Flower, Prerolls, Edibles, Vape Products, Concentrates, and Beverages.
Since October, San Diego cannabis retailers carry 26% more products. The Flower category still reigns supreme with over 23,000 products (up 13%) followed by the fastest growing category, vape pens with 17,000 items (up 24.5%.)
Edibles take up 17.98% of the market, with prerolls, concentrates and beverages bringing up the rear.
When asked about his stores’ growth, Wellgreens Sam Hallak said SKU numbers are not really a priority. “It’s more about our budtenders ability to know our product roster well and thus better assist the customer.” said Hallak.
Many factors go into choosing a cannabis dispensary. And there are good reasons to visit a small dispensary: Budtenders are more likely to know their product really well for one. Location and value also come into play. But at some point, selection plays a role in deciding which dispensary to visit. And since it’s an objective means of comparison, trends can be spotted, for both retailers and product categories.
Research notes:
- Data primarily sourced by Weedmaps and cross referenced to dispensary websites. Data collected February 15-20, 2024.
- Flower and Pre Rolls now are separate categories, but are combined for comparison to October 2023.
- Vista’s Speedy Weedy is no longer in operation.
- MedMen locations are on the brink of closure and its shelves are nearly empty.
- The Cake House has opened in Encinitas.
- URBN Leaf Grossmont is now Hikei.
- Beverage sales banned in Chula Vista.
LARGEST FLOWER SELECTION (13% Growth):
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
BUZZ CANNABIS
LA MESA/EL CAJON
THE GROVE
LEMON GROVE
THE BOULEVARD
RAMONA/ESCONDIDO
OFF THE CHARTS
SOUTH BAY
MARCH & ASH IMPERIAL BEACH
VISTA/ENCINITAS
THE CAKE HOUSE (VISTA)
LARGEST VAPE SELECTION (24.5% GROWTH):
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
BUZZ
LA MESA/EL CAJON
LIT
LEMON GROVE
THE BOULEVARD
RAMONA/ESCONDIDO
OFF THE CHARTS
SOUTH BAY
WELLGREENS (formerly Harvest)
VISTA/ENCINITAS
THE CAKE HOUSE (VISTA)
LARGEST EDIBLES SELECTION (3.2% REDUCTION):
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
KLOVER
LA MESA/EL CAJON
LIT
LEMON GROVE
WELLGREENS
RAMONA/ESCONDIDO
OFF THE CHARTS
SOUTH BAY
MARCH & ASH IMPERIAL BEACH
VISTA/ENCINITAS
HELLO CANNABIS
LARGEST PRE ROLL SELECTION (NOT PREVIOUSLY CHARTED):
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
BUZZ
LA MESA/EL CAJON
THE GROVE
LEMON GROVE
THE BOULEVARD
RAMONA/ESCONDIDO
OFF THE CHARTS
SOUTH BAY
GRASSHOPPER
VISTA/ENCINITAS
THE CAKE HOUSE (VISTA)
LARGEST CONCENTRATES SELECTION (14.69% GROWTH):
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
BODY & MIND
LA MESA/EL CAJON
BACKPACKBOYZ
LEMON GROVE
THE BOULEVARD
RAMONA/ESCONDIDO
OFF THE CHARTS
SOUTH BAY
MARCH & ASH IMPERIAL BEACH
VISTA/ENCINITAS
HELLO CANNABIS
LARGEST BEVERAGES SELECTION (12% REDUCTION):
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
GOLDN BLOOM
LA MESA/EL CAJON
LIT
LEMON GROVE
WELLGREENS
RAMONA/ESCONDIDO
OFF THE CHARTS
SOUTH BAY
URBN LEAF SAN YSIDRO
VISTA/ENCINITAS
THE CAKE HOUSE (VISTA)