Summer is here, and with it comes the very first wave of true momentum shifts in the Ohio cannabis landscape.
The June 2026 Brand Power Rankings track how consumer preferences, retail distribution, and product promotions are shaping the market.
To compute these standings, Lit Alerts utilizes a weighted index that balances estimated unit sales and estimated dollar value to measure true demand, adjusted for shelf share, total distribution points, and discount frequency.
Now that our baseline is officially set, let’s compare June’s standings directly against May’s chart to highlight the biggest movers and shakers in Ohio cannabis.
June Top 10 Commentary & Month-over-Month Shifts
The top tier of Ohio cannabis proved surprisingly dynamic in June. While local pride and premium hardware kept top contenders firmly anchored, key shifts occurred across the leaderboard:
1. CERTIFIED (
—No Change): Dayton-based Certified Cultivators continues to hold the undisputed #1 overall position in Ohio. Their dominant vape presence—driven largely by the high-demand “Deli Box” hardware line—and strong performance across edibles and concentrates keep this multi-generational, family-owned power player comfortably at the top.2. Klutch Cannabis (
▲ 1/ Was #3 in May): Moving up to claim the runner-up spot, Klutch leapfrogged GTI’s Rythm. Revered across Ohio for their high-potency flower strains (like Orange 43) and gold-standard solventless live rosins, Klutch’s strong distribution points and premium pricing power pushed them to #2 overall.3. Rythm (GTI) (
▼ 1/ Was #2 in May): Slipping just one spot to #3, Green Thumb Industries’ flagship flower line remains a powerhouse on dispensary shelves, driven by wide retail availability and strain-specific full-spectrum offerings.4. Riviera Creek (
—No Change): Youngstown’s Riviera Creek maintains its firm grip on the #4 spot. Their clinical, aeroponic pesticide-free flower and solventless ice hash continue to command incredible brand loyalty and premium market value.5. Buckeye Relief (
—No Change): Holding steady at #5, Eastlake’s Buckeye Relief proves its staying power. As one of the state’s largest Level I cultivators with a vast strain catalog and major manufacturing partnerships, their sheer market volume keeps them anchored in the top five.6. Butterfly Effect (
—No Change): Grow Ohio’s legacy line holds onto #6. As Ohio’s original medical brand, their full-spectrum CO2 extracts and nano-emulsified wellness lines continue to deliver dependable sales.7. UB Good (
—No Change): UB Good maintains its place at #7, fueled by rising demand for their edible lineups and steady expansion across Ohio dispensaries.8. King City Gardens (
▲ 1/ Was #9 in May): Independent operator King City Gardens picked up momentum in June, moving up to #8. Their consistent strain quality is proving that local, independent cultivators can successfully outpace major corporate multi-state operators (MSOs).9. Rove (
▼ 1/ Was #8 in May): Slide down one position to #9, the national lifestyle vape titan remains a dominant top-ten fixture thanks to high customer demand for their premium cartridge and pod tech.10. Firelands Scientific (
—No Change): Rounding out the Top 10 for the second consecutive month, Firelands Scientific remains a steady favorite through sustained demand for their sun-grown, eco-friendly cannabis products.
Notable Month-over-Month Movers Outside the Top 10
Beyond the Top 10, June brought significant volatility across the rest of the board:
The Biggest Climbers:
Neighborgoods (
▲ 8to #20): The month’s absolute breakout star, jumping eight spots from #17 in May into the Top 20 for June.Select (Curaleaf) (
▲ 6to #17): Curaleaf’s vape and oil brand surged six places, climbing from #23 up to #17.Dialed In Gummies (
▲ 6to #35): Surged six spots from #41, driven by high demand for their rosin-infused gummy formulations.Cookies (
▲ 6to #30): Jumped six spots from #36 to hit the top 30 threshold.Pure Ohio Wellness (
▲ 4to #12): Climbed four spots from #16 to sit right on the edge of the Top 10.Good Green (GTI) (
▲ 4to #22): Moved up four spots from #26.
Market Entries (New Brands in Top 50):
Lookah (
★New at #47)Seed & Strain / The Cannabist (
★New at #49)Find / Curaleaf (
★New at #50)
Biggest Slippers:
(the) Essence (Verano) (
▼ 6to #46): Fell six spots from #40 in May.Cresco (
▼ 5to #39): Dropped five positions from #34.Savvy (Verano) (
▼ 5to #37): Dropped five spots from #32.The Standard (
▼ 4to #29): Fell four spots from #25.Wellspring Fields (
▼ 4to #24): Slid four positions from #20.
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June proves that the Ohio cannabis market is far from static. As new retail doors open and consumer spending habits evolve, brand power rankings are going to stay lively throughout the summer.
Will Klutch make a run for the #1 spot, or will CERTIFIED hold down the crown for three months straight? Be sure to check back in next month’s OCHBS newsletter for the July 2026 Brand Power Rankings!
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