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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flower One Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: FONE) (OTCQX: FLOOF) (FSE: F11), a leading cannabis cultivator, producer and innovator in Nevada, today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless indicated otherwise.
Third Quarter Highlights
The Company reported Q3 2020 revenue of $11.9 million, its strongest quarter to date and up significantly from both Q2 2020 revenue of $3.9 million and Q3 2019 revenue of $2.5 million;
Q3 2020 revenue was ahead of the Company’s guidance range of $9.8M-10.8M;
The Company recorded a Q3 2020 gross margin of 25%, compared to 46% in Q2 2020, with the decline resulting from the Company reducing production during Q2 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while incurring the same level of overhead - and also as a result of discounted sales of aging product from its facilities’ early harvests;
The Company recently launched the Cookies brand and its portfolio of premium flower strains, pre-rolls, concentrates and vapes, and continues to sell out all available packaged inventory;
The Company continued to increase the crop allotment of premium flower brands like Cookies, which we expect to result in stronger margins and increased top line revenue. These adjustments are also expected to increase total revenue per plant among other efficiency metrics;
Performance of many of the Company’s Brand Partners remained strong during the quarter according to BDS Analytics, a leading provider of cannabis industry market intelligence and insights:
the Company’s NLVO brand ranked #1 of the top 10 flower brands in Nevada;
the Company’s products represented 13 of the top 20 flower SKUs sold in Nevada dispensaries;
Flower One currently provides manufacturing inputs for 17 of the top 20 vape SKUs in Nevada; and
Old Pal, which remains the #1 flower brand based on total units sold and remains ranked #2 of the top 10 flower brands in Nevada.
In mid-September, Kiva launched Blackberry Blitz, a brand-new Camino flavor inspired by the Las Vegas Raiders.
“The Flower One team has been working diligently to elevate the quality of our flower and products,” said Kellen O’Keefe, Flower One’s Chief Strategy Officer. “This focus on quality has allowed us to continue to shift our product mix more towards premium brand partners such as Cookies, 22Red, Lift Tickets and Heavy Hitters with several other premium partners coming online in 2021.”
“Q3 reflected a strong revenue rebound for Flower One and the overall Nevada cannabis market,” said Ken Villazor, Flower One’s President and CEO. “In addition, the overall Nevada cannabis market showed resiliency and momentum through Q3 as demonstrated by Nevada’s most recently reported monthly sales of $79.5M in August 2020 - a 27% increase year-over-year and its strongest month of recorded cannabis retail sales.”
Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Revenues
For the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, the Company earned revenue of $11.9 million and $24.6 million, respectively, up significantly from Q2 2020 revenue of $3.9 million and the respective periods in 2019: $2.5 million for the three-month period and $3.7 million for the nine month period. The increase was a result of the Company’s increased sales volumes generated from the Company’s flagship 455,000 square foot cultivation and manufacturing facility (the “NLV Greenhouse”). Cannabis flower sales out of the NLV Greenhouse commenced in August 2019 and cannabis-derivative products out of the NLV Greenhouse extraction facility commenced in late September 2019.
Expenses
Cost of sales was $8.9 million for Q3 2020, as compared to $6.3 million in the prior quarter. The increase in cost of revenues was in line with the increased revenue volumes. Cost per harvested gram from the NLV Greenhouse was $0.69 in Q3 2020, a decrease from $1.04 in Q2 2020. The increased cost of sales, as a percentage of sales in Q3 2020 vs Q2 2020, was due to the greater output in Q3 2020 vs Q2 2020 absorbing non-variable production costs over increased output. During the Q2 2020 shutdowns, overhead remained relatively the same as in Q1, thus resulting in higher inventory costs per gram produced. Most of the inventory harvested and produced in Q2 2020 remained in inventory as of June 30, 2020, which had a negative impact on margins when the product was sold in Q3 2020. This was partially offset by revenues from higher-margin branded products.
General and administrative expenses for the quarter totaled $5.6 million, a decrease of $0.1 million over Q2 2020, as a result of lower accounting and legal costs, insurance, consulting and other costs during the quarter offsetting higher cannabis taxes related to higher sales. The Company continues to identify ways to manage expenses and reduce overhead costs.
Profitability Measures
Gross profit in Q3 2020 amounted to $3.0 million or 25% of revenue, compared to $1.8 million, or 46% of revenue, for Q2 2020.
The net loss for the quarter of $17.2 million was driven in part by a one-time non-cash write-down of provision of inventory totaling $17 million. The inventory write-down was due the Company’s assessment that certain inventory on hand, from 2019 harvests, would not be profitability sold as flower or distillate. This write-down offset $8.9 million of non-cash adjustments upward to the value of the Company’s biological assets.
In addition to the one-time, non-cash impairment charge, expenses for the quarter included: finance expenses of $6.2 million, a gain on the fair value of derivatives of $4.8 million and $0.4 million in foreign exchange losses.
Cash Flow
Cash flow used by operations for the nine-months ending September 30, 2020 was $23.2 million. Cash provided from financing activities was $22.8 million which was comprised of debt raises of $11.9 million and equity raises of $19.5 million, which were partially offset by repayments of debt totalling $8.6 million. Cash used in investing activities equaled $1.7 million and represented purchases of property, plant and equipment. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had negative working capital of $28.3 million.
The Company historically has funded its operations from debt and equity raises. The Company currently is actively seeking capital. However, there can be no assurance that Company will be successful in raising enough capital to meet its short or long-term obligations until such time that it reaches positive cash flow net of debt and operational obligations.
Flower One’s Q3 2020 financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis will be issued and filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com on November 30, 2020 and will be available on Flower One’s website at www.flowerone.com/investors/financial-reports.
Highlights Subsequent to Quarter-End
The re-opening of dispensaries in early May to in-person revenues continues to have a positive impact on sales and inventory levels at cannabis retailers, despite only partial resurgence of tourism to Las Vegas;
Beginning in Q3 2020 and continuing through Q4 to-date, the Company has dedicated more of its greenhouse footprint to premium brands;
During Q3 2020, the cultivation team began replanting the NLV Greenhouse (following the Q2 2020 operational reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic) and as of Q3 2020 the NLV Greenhouse is fully planted and on a regular harvest cycle, and
During Q4, the Company also announced the achievement of certain operational milestones including:
the implementation of Brand Partner Lift Ticket's proprietary pre-roll technology and processes, and
the signing of Nature's Lab, an award-winning concentrate producer, as both a brand partner and consultant to further increase and accelerate both quality and capabilities of Flower One's production lab.
Update of Term Debt Loan and Subversive Transaction
Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company entered into an agreement with Subversive Real Estate LP (“Subversive”) for a new $39 million term loan (the “Subversive Loan”), which included an option to enter a sale-leaseback purchase agreement for the Company’s greenhouse facility (together with the Subversive Loan, the “Subversive Transaction”). One of Subversive’s conditions under the Subversive Loan was that Subversive complete a qualifying transaction, a transaction unrelated to the Company. Subversive initially advised the Company that it expected to close the qualifying transaction in early November 2020 and shortly thereafter close the Subversive Loan. In October 2020, subsequent to the Company’s announcement of the Subversive Loan, RB Loan Portfolio II, LLC (“RB II”), the Company’s existing term debt lender advised that it considered certain liens filed by third parties against certain assets of the Company to be a breach of the existing $30 million term debt (the “Term Debt”). As a result of cross default provision between the Term Debt and the Company’s existing $17.5 million equipment financing (the “Equipment Financing”), RB Loan Portfolio I, LP (“RB I”), the Equipment Financing lender, considered the Company to be in breach of the Equipment Financing. In October 2020, the Company entered into a payout agreement with RB II and a forbearance agreement with RB I, under which RB II and RB I agreed, among other things, to forebear their rights until November 18, 2020 (a date after which the Company expected the Subversive Loan to close). The Company intended to use part of the Subversive Loan proceeds to repay the Term Debt and remove the outstanding liens. The Company also agreed to pay RB II a fee equal to incremental interest of 3% on the balance of the Term Debt 2020 and to pay RB I incremental interest of 6% on the balance of the Equipment Financing.
On November 26, 2020, Subversive announced that it has determined not to proceed with its previously announced qualifying transaction and therefore the company believes it is unlikely to close the Subversive loan. Nonetheless, the Company continues to work with Subversive to explore options to close the Subversive Transaction. The Company is currently negotiating with RB II to extend and amend the terms of the Term Debt and with RB I to extend and amend the terms of the Equipment Financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in negotiating successful amendments to the Term Debt and the Equipment Financing.
About Flower One Holdings Inc.
Flower One is the largest cannabis cultivator, producer, and full-service brand fulfillment partner in the state of Nevada. By combining more than 20 years of greenhouse operational excellence with best-in-class cannabis operators, Flower One offers consistent, reliable and scalable fulfillment to a growing number of industry-leading cannabis brands. Flower One’s flagship 400,000 square-foot greenhouse and 55,000 square-foot production facility are used for large scale cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing. Flower One also operates a second cultivation and production facility with 25,000 square-feet of indoor cultivation and a commercial kitchen that produce several of the nation’s top-performing edible brands. Flower One produces a wide range of products ranging from: wholesale flower; full-spectrum oils and distillates, to finished consumer packaged goods including: flower; pre-roll, concentrates, edibles, and topicals for the top-performing brands in cannabis.
The Company’s common shares are traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the Company’s symbol "FONE", in the United States on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol "FLOOF" and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “F11”.
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of United States securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from historical results or from any future actual results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms "believes," "belief," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "potential," "should," "may," "will," "plans," "continue" or other similar expressions to be uncertain and forward-looking.
Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company’s expected stronger margins and revenue; value provided to Flower One’s brand and retail partners; potential delivery of products to the Nevada cannabis market; business continuity as a result of COVID-19; the Nevada’s cannabis market; the anticipated growth in demand; the Company’s leadership as a cannabis cultivator, producer, innovator and full-service brand fulfillment partner; the Company’s ability to offer consistent, reliable and scalable fulfilment to a growing number of industry-leading brand partners, and the production of a wide range of products for the nation’s top-performing brands.
The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplaces in the United States through its subsidiary Cana Nevada Corp. Local state laws where Cana Nevada Corp. operates permit such activities; however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated June 23, 2020 (the "Annual Information Form") filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, the "Cautionary Statement regarding Forward-Looking Information" section contained in the Annual Information Form. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to assumptions and risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company’s public securities filings with the Canadian securities commissions, including the Company’s Annual Information Form.
Although Flower One has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there can be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including, but not limited to: dependence on obtaining regulatory approvals; investing in target companies or projects that are engaged in activities currently considered illegal under United States federal law; changes in laws; limited operating history; reliance on management; requirements for additional financing; competition; hindering market growth and state adoption due to inconsistent public opinion and perception of the medical-use and adult-use marijuana industry and; regulatory or political change.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release. Flower One Holdings disclaims and does not undertake any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR THEIR REGULATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
Flowers aren't just great gifts for Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. Thanks to the proliferation of online floral delivery services, they're suitable for any holiday -- and all of the days in between. The best flower delivery services offer beautiful blooms often sourced from independent florists. The world of floral design is ever-evolving, and there are many wonderful, modern arrangement options out there.
A gift box of beautiful flowers is a great offering for any occasion. If one of your friends is super stressed out about being in their house for months on end, a florist-designed bouquet of fresh flowers or potted plants might be just the thing to turn their day around. Most of these services even offer contactless delivery for people who are playing it safe and don't want to sign for a flower bouquet.
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So, if a gorgeous bouquet or unique arrangement is something you're ready to send to a loved one, read on. Whether you think your kitchen table would look better sporting a giant floral arrangement or you want the perfect gift to celebrate your bestie's birthday from afar with beautiful flowers, we've got the best flower delivery service for you.
Bouqs
Not only does Bouqs have a fun name, but this online flower delivery brand also offers an impressive variety of floral arrangement and vase choices with beautiful blooms and a gorgeous floral design for every special occasion -- or even just a regular day. No matter your needs or personal tastes, Bouqs will deliver -- literally.
Bouqs sources its flowers and plants from eco-friendly sustainable farms, and it offers same-day and next-day delivery if needed. This flower delivery service offers seasonal arrangements of fresh blooms like the Tropical Love, as well as more traditional bouquets like the Angels, which features dozens of light pink roses. This online flower delivery company also has sympathy arrangements, which make a thoughtful gift for someone missing a loved one. All of its arrangements are so stunning that it will be hard to pick just one.
Additionally, if you're looking for a wonderful gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life, you might want to get a Bouqs subscription -- you can choose to have the freshest flowers delivered right to their door on a regular basis. It's a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving, and getting flowers online is way easier than going to your local florist.
H. Bloom
Need perfect flowers for a special occasion and need them fast? Luckily for you, H.Bloom can offer flower delivery on the same day all around the country. There are dozens of same-day arrangement styles to choose from, including everything from a classic bouquet of traditional roses to garden mixes and single-stem orchids.
If you're looking for a last-minute centerpiece for the table, an option like the Pink Ruffles would look lovely, or you can also order a Peachy Keen Bundle to bring to a gathering as a hostess gift. Of course, because the company is working on such short notice, certain flower type selections may be swapped out based on availability; but the end result is sure to be stunning given the brand's stellar reputation.
1-800-flowers
For those with classic tastes, you can't go wrong ordering from 1-800-Flowers. This flower delivery service offers same-day delivery on a wide selection of classic arrangements, like the Lovely Lavender Medley, which is made up of white roses and carnations, lavender Peruvian lilies, baby's breath and more, or this vibrant Warm Sunset Bouquet with sunflowers. If you're not in a hurry, you can also order one of 1-800-Flowers' festive seasonal arrangements, which make perfect holiday centerpieces (or centerpieces for any occasion).
UrbanStems
If you enjoy more modern arrangements with unique flowers and colors, be sure to check out UrbanStems. This brand works with sustainable farms to get a wide selection of the best possible blooms and potted plants. The flower bouquets are sure to be a talking point at your holiday gathering, or any other occasion.
UrbanStems delivers all around the country, and products run the gamut from lush bouquets like The Bold -- which includes fresh flowers like roses, ranunculus, stock, and scabiosa -- to modern dried floral arrangements like The Icon. The company also offers delivery on a selection of plants, so you can send The Cathy, a low-maintenance xerographic air plant, as a gift to your favorite green thumb instead of a bouquet.
FTD Flowers
Looking specifically for a seasonal centerpiece? FTD Flowers has you covered. This delivery service has an impressive selection of traditional flower bouquet options, and it also offers a number of unique centerpieces with seasonal blooms that would make for beautiful flower arrangements for your holiday tablescape.
They chiefly advertise centerpieces for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but during the rest of the year, you can still find floral arrangements in baskets and gift box options that pull double duty as table decor. For instance, the Ocean's Allure Bouquet features a wooden box overflowing with ornamental kale, hydrangea, holly and more -- and the unique arrangement is low enough to work as a centerpiece that won't obstruct conversation across the table. You can opt for same- or next-day delivery on many of their products, but it's always better to place your order in advance if you need the flowers for a major holiday (as opposed to a personal occasion).
Farmgirl Flowers
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through Pinterest, looking at beautiful floral tablescapes? While it might seem too challenging to put together a tablescape on your own, these flowers make it possible. This popular San Francisco-based flower company is known for its ethically grown flowers and burlap-wrapped bouquets, and during the holidays, the company actually offers fully curated tablescapes that can be shipped all around the country.
In between big entertaining events, you can still order large lots of flowers, like The Market Haul, which includes 35 stems of fresh and seasonal flowers (three to four varieties in the mix) plus bits of greens so you can make your own arrangements.
You'll also find traditional arrangements like the Petit Fours with red and pink tulips or VBFF with three colors of roses and a box of goodies.
Harry & David
Harry & David may be known for its gift baskets, but you can also find a beautiful selection of seasonal flowers and holiday wreaths from this retailer. They work with smaller farms, such as Creekside Farms in California and Teufel Holly Farms in Oregon, to deliver both fresh and dried flower arrangements and wreaths straight to your door.
In addition to traditional evergreen and boxwood wreaths for the Christmas season, Harry & David offers other unique designs using eucalyptus, yarrow, reindeer moss, faux roses and more.
Bloomsy Box
What do you get the person who has it all? How about a monthly delivery of fresh flowers or fresh flower arrangements? Flower subscription services are becoming increasingly popular, as they let you give month after month of beautiful bouquets. Bloomsy Box would make a wonderful gift for anyone on your list, as they deliver hand-tied bouquets from sustainable farms on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.
You can choose between original, deluxe and premium bouquets for your recipient -- the more expensive plans get you more flowers per delivery -- which makes the delivery fee feel lower. The selected items will vary each month and often include favorite items like roses, orchids, sunflowers and more. It's a gift that keeps on giving, and it's sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
Enjoy Flowers
If you (or someone you know) are crafty, you might enjoy creating "do-it-yourself" bouquets, like those offered by Enjoy Flowers. The DIY Collection is actually a subscription service, so you'll get a new array of flowers delivered on a regular basis. You can choose from three sizes -- 20, 30 or 40 stems -- as well as between bi-weekly or monthly deliveries. The flowers will all be complementary, but it will be up to you to put them together into a cohesive arrangement to create your own gorgeous bouquet. Are you up for the challenge?
The DIY option would make a great gift for your favorite creative spirit, but it might also be beneficial if you want to create a cohesive floral display during the holidays. Alternatively, Enjoy Flowers offers both signature and farm-fresh subscription services that provide a hand-tied beautiful bouquet on a regular basis.
Venus Et Fleur
Do these boxes of roses look familiar? That might be because they're always popping up on celebrity social media accounts, including those of the Kardashians. These luxurious arrangements, called Eternity Roses, are the signature product of Venus Et Fleur, and when properly cared for, they can last up to a year, thanks to the company's unique preservation process.
If you really want to wow your guests or loved one this holiday season, there's no better way to do it than with Eternity Roses. Small boxes with a single rose start at $39, while more lavish displays can cost upward of $1,000. You can also choose from a variety of containers and rose colors, including bold metallic and rainbow varieties.
Floom
It's always nice to support local businesses, and Floom actually uses a network of independent florists in major cities around the country to fulfill its orders. You can order Floom flowers in NYC, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, and a talented local florist will put together your arrangement.
Your arrangement options will depend on where you're located. They also have same-day delivery options if you're putting together an event last-minute and can't get to the flower shop.
–Art Center Morro Bay will present the exhibition “Flower Power.” This exhibition will embrace the diversity of florals through two-dimensional interpretations – from scientific illustration to abstract to photorealism to large free-style creations in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, digital media, and mixed media – and through three-dimensional artwork, including ceramic, glass, wood, and living floral arrangements.
“Flower Power” is a slogan emblematic of the counter-culture of the 1960s. During the Summer of Love (1967), flowers became powerful symbols of peace, a concept plucked from Buddhist art.
More than merely decorative, floral imagery has helped convey ideas from the refined to the revolutionary for thousands of years. Flowers in contemporary art are connected to particular cultural legacies but are also “open to new interpretations, moored to the past yet provoking questions about our future,” according to Art Center Morro Bay.
Flowers offer decorative appeal; symbolic and healing values; as well as ways of thinking about a wide range of topics — the natural environment in which we live; the communities we build; and the commodities we buy.
Artists are invited to submit up to three 2D (wall-hung) artworks in all media.
In addition, artists are encouraged to submit to both featured 3D themes:
“The Role of the Vase,” featuring vases. Artists may submit up to three vases.
“The Art of Ikebana,” will feature the work of botanical artists, green professionals, flower growers, and floral designers. One complete arrangement incorporating living flowers or plants will be accepted per artist. Floral arrangements need to last and be replaced by the artist when they wilt.
Artists may submit pieces in both 2D and 3D categories, plus up to five folio prints and ten note cards.
Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main St, Morro Bay, and is open Sunday-Monday 12-4 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday 12-4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays).
Art take-in happening Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibit runs from Jan. 7-March 8. Entry fee is: Members: $5 per wall-hung piece; non-members: $10 per piece. (See entry form for fees for portfolio pieces, cards, etc. Fee for submission of floral arrangements determined by size).
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Nike’s Space Hippie 04 proves that trash can be a treasure, as the brand states that over a quarter of the innovative silhouette’s weight is made from recycled material. Keeping the environment in mind, a new Cactus Flower colorway is on its way, dressed in varying violet hues.
The woven grayish-purple uppers are made of “Space Waste Yarn”—Nike’s material of plastics and cloth scraps. For a futuristic look as suggested by the silhouette’s space theme, the lacing is done via eyestays that are woven into the uppers. The white Crater Foam midsole is speckled with dark shades of blacks and violets for more touches of color inspired by the cactus flower plant. Without compromising style and comfort, the model is one of the brand’s lowest carbon-footprint drops.
The Space Hippe will be available at Nike.com, with a release date to be announced soon. In other Swoosh-related news, get a first look at the upcoming Nike Dunk Low “BHM”.
Nike Space Hippie 04 Release Date: 2020
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FREEPORT, Long Island (WABC) -- A Freeport flower shop destroyed by a fire in early November now has a temporary home thanks to the owner of a local restaurant.
Ilona Jagnow, the owner of Otto's Sea Grill in Freeport, offered her restaurant space to Duryea's flower shop.
"If we could do something and help them, this was the time to do it," Jagnow said.
Jagnow usually closes the restaurant in January for the winter, but decided to close in November this year due to the ever-changing COVID regulations for restaurants.
Those with Duryea's set up inside the restaurant last Saturday.
"We are so grateful and thankful for our Freeport community," said Danielle Clukies with Duryea's.
On Friday, November 13, a fire destroyed Duryea's space in a building on Guy Lombardo Avenue. The shop had been there since the mid-1980s.
A short time later, Jagnow reached out to those with Duryea's.
Jagnow said her family went through several fires at the restaurant.
"I know that feeling when you hear there's a fire in your business," she said.
Those with Duryea's have turned the kitchen at Otto's into a florist workplace. Ribbons are now in the place of dishes, vases line the counters and refrigerators are filled with flowers.
"We're up and running full service," said Danielle Clukies.
Jagnow is not charging Duryea's rent. They are only pitching in for the electric bill to cover the cost of powering the refrigerators.
"It's sort of like you have the worst luck in the world and all of the sudden you have the best luck in the world," said Brian Clukies, Danielle Clukies's husband.
Brian Clukies said when they opened on Saturday at Otto's, people came by simply wanting to drop off money.
"We've never felt more loved in our lives," he said.
Jagnow plans to reopen the restaurant in March by which time those with Duryea's hope to be back in their old space or in a new location.
Fire & Flower Enters into Agreement to Acquire College Street Cannabis Store
TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2020 /CNW/ – Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Fire & Flower Inc. (collectively, “FFHC”, “Fire & Flower” or the “Company”), a leading Canadian recreational cannabis retailer, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Quad Nine Investments Inc., which owns and operates a licensed cannabis retail store at 717 College Street, Toronto, Ontario currently operating as “Blaze Cannabis”, the (“Acquisition”).
Completion of the acquisition will add Fire & Flower’s eighth fully owned, open and operating location in the province of Ontario. The Company continues to focus on the opening of additional cannabis retail stores in the province that have already completed construction.
This proposed acquisition will represent Fire & Flower’s continued strategy to further grow our omni-channel, technology-enabled retail network in the province of Ontario and across the country, both through acquisition plus organic growth.
Trevor Fencott, Chief Executive Officer of Fire & Flower
This additional store expands our operating base and brings us closer to our goal of positive operating EBITDA.
The acquisition includes a current Retail Operator License and Retail Store Authorization from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (the “AGCO”), which has issued a no-objection letter in respect of the Acquisition.
The total purchase price in connection with the Acquisition is $900,000 plus the net working capital of the business (including inventory) at the date of closing in cash plus 124,069 common shares of FFHC.
The Acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of a no-objection letter from the AGCO and approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange, each of which has already been received.
More information on the grand opening dates and times of the store, once transitioned to the Fire & Flower brand, will be announced on the Company’s website at http://fireandflower.com/.
About Fire & Flower
Fire & Flower is a leading purpose-built, independent adult-use cannabis retailer poised to capture significant Canadian market share. The Company guides consumers through the complex world of cannabis through education-focused, best-in-class retailing while the HifyreTM digital platform and SparkTM program connect cannabis consumers with the latest cannabis products and deliver cutting edge insights into evolving consumer behaviours. The Company’s leadership team combines extensive experience in the cannabis industry with strong capabilities in retail operations.
Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. owns all issued and outstanding shares in Fire & Flower Inc., a licensed cannabis retailer that owns cannabis retail store licences in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and the Yukon territory.
Through its strategic investment with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the Company has set its sights on the global expansion as new cannabis markets emerge.
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Two weeks after a fire gutted a beloved Long Island flower shop, the business has managed to reopen -- turning a nearby restaurant's dining room into its gallery and the kitchen into a design studio.
The Nov. 13 blaze in Freeport injured multiple firefighters and destroyed Duryea's, a local fixture on Guy Lombardo Avenue since the 1930s.
An explosion rocked a neighborhood on Long Island shortly after midnight, leaving at least one person injured and causing a fire that spread to nearby buildings. NBC New York's Katherine Creag reports.
But the business was out of commission for just two weeks before finding a creative new home -- Otto's Sea Grill, a nearby restaurant that is closed for the winter season and had the space to spare.
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The Ottawa Avenue Cemetery Association recently changed its rules and regulations.
The regulations state: "No artificial flowers or other adornments are allowed on grave spaces from April 1 until Oct. 30. Between Nov. 1 and March 15, when the grass is not being cut, artificial wreaths of less than 30 inches placed on stands are permitted. Evergreen blankets or grave coverings are not permitted at any time. All providers of ornamentation are required to remove such from vemetery property by March 15."
The Ottawa Avenue Cemetery Association has had to implement such strict regulations, because it said individuals abused the privilege by not picking up their winter arrangements. The Ottawa Avenue Cemetery Association is a group of volunteer members with limited funding. Inquiries can be made through the Ottawa Avenue Cemetery website.
November 30, 2020 at 06:39PM
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Ambient LA artist conveys a much-needed meditative experience
Electronic artists are frequently faced with wrath from disbelievers of their genre, as they argue a common fallacy: that in order for music to be “respected” or considered “real,” natural instruments must be involved in the process. The derivation of this argument is understandable, with one being nostalgic to the traditional ways of music. However, in today’s age, with music technologies constantly advancing, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it. Singer-songwriter Emily A. Sprague is the perfect example of an artist who does so. Raised in the Catskill Mountains, she has an appreciation for natural sounds in her music and is perfectly capable of playing several instruments, yet still prefers to use the modular synth to revolutionize her sound. Her latest project Hill, Flower, Fog reflects her various skills with the synthesizer as she reveals to people six incredibly soothing, extended tracks of modular meditation.
When Sprague isn’t creating with Florist, her indie-folk trio, she is experimenting with a newfound level of intimacy, making music solo. In an interview withThe Creative Independent,she explains that her love for the modular synth evolved from its lack of structure combined with the ability to create a solo orchestra. When creating solo work, she is able to step away from the structure of her band to further explore her creative philosophies in music, describing it as “existing without any sort of structural guidelines.”
Since 2017, Sprague has released four solo projects (two being EPs), including her latest releaseHill, Flower, Fogon Bandcamp. The record, however, expanded to digital and is now available for vinyl release through RVNG Intl. Along with that, a portion of the album proceeds will go to the Lion’s Tooth Project–a charity initiative focusing on the wellness of LGBTQIA+, immigrant and minority communities, promoting personal well-being through art and earth-based practices.
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Trevor Fencott, Chief Executive Officer of Fire & Flower
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Olivia Barbato November 29th, 2020 - 12:00 PM
