Fluent rebrands two New York dispensaries

Mr. Dave Vautrin reports FLUENT UNIFIES NEW YORK RETAIL NETWORK WITH REBRANDING OF MANHATTAN AND WHITE PLAINS DISPENSARIES Fluent Corp. has rebranded its Manhattan and White Plains dispensaries, marking the second and third adult-use locations in New York to officially transition under the Fluent banner. The White Plains and Manhattan rebrands follow Fluent's acquisition of RIV Capital on Dec. 19, 2024, and the rebranding of its Kingston dispensary, which has helped drive positive results in traffic, sales volume and average ticket sales. The completion of these additional two co-located retail stores underscores Fluent's commitment to building a consistent, trusted retail experience and an enterprise-wide unified brand identity. Together, the company believes that the rebranding of these three locations will significantly strengthen the company's presence in one of the fastest-growing adult-use cannabis market in the United States. All three rebranded dispensaries are now fully integrated into Fluent's digital platform, enabling customers to conveniently browse products, place orders on-line and pick up in-store. Each location features Fluent's signature portfolio of premium cannabis brands, including: Knack -- expertly grown flower for everyday use; Moods -- a versatile vaporizer line designed for every vibe; Wandr -- edibles crafted for personalized experiences and everyday enjoyment. The New York dispensaries are also expected to expand their offerings in the coming months to include the following brands known for their cultivation innovation: Alien Labs -- renowned for its exotic, indoor-grown flower and rare, distinctive strains, each delivering a unique flavour profile and elevated experience; Connected Cannabis Co. -- built its reputation producing iconic strains that have defined quality in California and other mature markets. "Unifying our retail network under the Fluent name is a critical step in advancing our New York strategy," said Dave Vautrin, interim chief executive officer of Fluent. "As we prepare for the first harvest from our new state-of-the-art indoor cultivation facility in Buffalo, with premium flower expected to reach shelves in Q4, we're creating a consistent, elevated retail experience for New York customers that reflects the quality and trust already associated with Fluent in Florida and Pennsylvania." About Fluent Corp. Fluent, a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to being one of the highest-quality cannabis companies for the communities it serves. This is driven by Fluent's unrelenting commitment to operational excellence in cultivation, production, distribution and retail experience. Fluent produces an assortment of cannabis products under a diverse portfolio of brands, including Moods, Knack, Wandr, Bag-O and Hyer Kind. Fluent operates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Fluent employs 700 employees across eight cultivation and manufacturing facilities, 42 active retail locations, and a wholesale division that trades under Entourage, servicing third party retailers in New York. Fluent's common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol FNT.U and on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol CNTMF.