(Disclaimer: These power rankings were initially published on August 13, 2026 and were updated on October 1, 2026.)
Summer is fully accelerating in the Ohio cannabis landscape, bringing a new wave of momentum shifts as adult-use consumer preferences harden.
The July 2026 Brand Power Rankings track how consumer preferences, retail distribution, and product promotions continue to shape the market across Buckeye State dispensaries.
To compute these standings, Lit Alerts utilizes a weighted index that integrates estimated unit sales and estimated dollar value to assess overall demand, while factoring in share of shelf, distribution points, and the frequency of product discounts.
Comparing July’s updated standings directly against June’s leaderboard reveals the biggest movers and shakers across Ohio cannabis.
July Top 10 Commentary & Month-over-Month Shifts
The top tier of Ohio cannabis proved highly dynamic in July. While the leading contenders remain anchored, intense competition directly below them triggered notable shifts:
CERTIFIED (
—No Change): CERTIFIED continues to hold the #1 overall position in Ohio. Their dominant market presence keeps them comfortably at the top of the rankings.2. Klutch Cannabis (
—No Change): Holding strong at the runner-up spot for another consecutive month, Klutch Cannabis maintains their #2 position.3. Butterfly Effect (
▲ 3/ Was #6 in June): Making a major push into the top three, Butterfly Effect jumped three spots from #6 to #3.4. Riviera Creek (
—No Change): Riviera Creek maintains its firm grip on the #4 spot.5. Buckeye Relief (
—No Change): Holding steady at #5, Buckeye Relief proves its staying power across the state’s expanding retail network.6. Rythm (GTI) (
▼ 3/ Was #3 in June): Rythm (GTI) slipped three spots from #3 down to #6.7. UB Good (
—No Change): UB Good maintains its place at #7 for the second consecutive month.8. Rove (
▲ 1/ Was #9 in June): National vape brand Rove moved up one position from #9 to #8.9. R.O. (Trulieve) (
▲ 4/ Was #13 in June): Surging four spots to break into the Top 10, R.O. (Trulieve) capitalized on consumer demand to reach #9.10. King City Gardens (
▼ 2/ Was #8 in June): King City Gardens slipped two spots from #8 to round out the Top 10 at #10.
Notable Month-over-Month Movers Outside the Top 10
Beyond the Top 10, July brought significant volatility across the rest of the board, including high-profile brand debuts:
The Biggest Climbers:
Cresco (
▲ 10to #29): The brand skyrocketed ten spots from #39 in June into the Top 30 for July.Meigs County Grown (Ethos) (
▲ 8to #18): Surged eight spots from #26 up to #18.Kynd (Ayr) (
▲ 7to #16): Moved up seven positions from #23.Supply (Cresco) (
▲ 5to #14): Climbed five spots from #19 to sit right on the edge of the Top 10.Find (Curaleaf) (
▲ 5to #45): Surged five spots from its #50 debut in June.Seed & Strain (
▲ 5to #44): Moved up five spots from #49 in June.
Market Entries (New Brands in Top 50):
Firebrand (
★New at #43): Entered the market at #43.Botanist (Canopy) (
★New at #47): Debuted on the list at #47.Beneleaves (
★New at #48): Claimed the #48 spot as a new entry.Jeeter (
★New at #49): High-profile pre-roll brand Jeeter officially entered the Ohio market tracker, making a splashy debut directly on the leaderboard at #49.
Don't Miss August's Updates!
July proves that the Ohio cannabis market is operating at warp speed. As new retail doors open and consumer spending habits evolve, brand power rankings are going to stay lively throughout the rest of the summer.
Will Butterfly Effect make a run for the #2 spot, or will CERTIFIED hold down the crown for another month straight? Be sure to check back in next month for the August 2026 Brand Power Rankings!
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