Mid-summer momentum is officially at full throttle.
Powered by Lit Alerts Analytics the July 2026 Brand Power Rankings illustrate how shifting consumer demand, new product drops, and strategic distribution moves are shaking up the Ohio cannabis landscape.
Lit Alerts Analytics calculates these rankings using a weighted index that measures unit volume, dollar sales, shelf share, total distribution points, and discount frequencies. Comparing July’s chart directly against June reveals significant movement across all tiers.
July Top 10 Commentary & Month-over-Month Shifts
While the top three positions remained locked in place, intense competition in the middle of the Top 10 caused a notable shuffle:
1. CERTIFIED (
—No Change): CERTIFIED holds the #1 overall spot in Ohio for the third consecutive month. Backed by massive multi-category demand, particularly in vapes and edibles, the Dayton-based brand continues to set the benchmark for market share.2. Klutch Cannabis (
—No Change): Klutch safely holds the #2 position, solidifying the runner-up spot it claimed in June. Their gold-standard solventless concentrates and premium flower keep dispensaries well-stocked with high-margin inventory.3. Rythm (GTI) (
—No Change): Green Thumb Industries’ flagship flower brand maintains the #3 spot, leveraging widespread retail availability and strong customer loyalty for its strain-specific profiles.4. Butterfly Effect (
▲ 2/ Was #6 in June): Grow Ohio’s legacy line made a strong push into the top four, leaping two positions. Increased demand for their full-spectrum extracts and expanding wellness portfolio drove the surge.5. Riviera Creek (
▼ 1/ Was #4 in June): Slipping one position to #5, Youngstown’s aeroponic craft cultivator remains a top-five titan supported by strong pricing power and high brand affinity.6. Buckeye Relief (
▼ 1/ Was #5 in June): Edged down one spot to #6, Eastlake’s Buckeye Relief remains one of the highest-volume producers in the state with immense retail shelf presence.7. UB Good (
—No Change): Holding firm at #7, UB Good continues its steady run as a reliable driver in the middle tier of the top ten.8. Rove (
▲ 1/ Was #9 in June): Rebounding one spot to #8, the national vape power player saw increased momentum from summer promotional activity and steady hardware distribution.9. Firelands Scientific (
▲ 1/ Was #10 in June): The eco-friendly, sun-grown cultivator climbed one spot to #9, demonstrating consistent consumer appetite for sustainable, clean-crafted flower and concentrates.10. King City Gardens (
▼ 2/ Was #8 in June): Despite sliding two spots to #10, the Cincinnati-based independent operator continues to lock down a Top 10 footprint, a foundation set to strengthen following their high-profile partnership to manufacture and distribute Jeeter in Ohio.
Key Month-over-Month Movers Across the Leaderboard
July brought some of the most dramatic rank changes of the year, including massive double-digit surges and several new high-profile entrants:
The Biggest Climbers:
Wyld (
▲ 9to #32): The national edible powerhouse scored the month’s biggest double-digit jump among existing brands, climbing nine spots from #41 in June.Meigs County Grown (Ethos) (
▲ 8to #18): Broke decisively into the Top 20 with an impressive eight-spot jump from #26.Seed & Strain (
▲ 7to #42): Built on its June debut by jumping another seven spots up from #49.Timeless (
▲ 6to #28): Climbed six places from #34 into the top 30.Standard Farms (Tilt) (
▲ 6to #34): Picked up six positions, moving up from #40.Smokiez (
▲ 5to #26) & Dialed In Gummies (▲ 5to #30): Both edible brands posted strong +5 spot gains.
New Entrants to the Top 50 (
★New Brands):Beneleaves (
★New at #46): The Columbus-based processor debuted strong in the Top 50 lineup.Lighthouse (
★New at #47): Made its first appearance on the chart.The Solid (
★New at #49): Secured a debut rank inside the top 50.Jeeter (
★New at #50): The national pre-roll giant officially entered the Ohio chart at #50 following its summer launch through King City Gardens.
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Look Ahead to August!
With multi-state operators realigning their pricing strategies and major national lifestyle brands like Jeeter establishing their local footprints, late-summer competition in Ohio is heating up fast. Will Butterfly Effect keep pushing toward the top three, or will new entrants disrupt the middle ranks? Make sure to check back in next month’s OCHBS newsletter as we break down all the action in the August 2026 Brand Power Rankings!
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