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HerbNJoy equity retailer rebrands to BUZZ CANNABIS in California

California equity retailer HerbNJoy has changed its licensed name to BUZZ CANNABIS, per state license roster.

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Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster
August 15, 2026 · 9:52 AM ET
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HerbNJoy, operating as a California equity retailer, has officially changed its licensee name to BUZZ CANNABIS, according to the state license roster. The rebranding appears part of ongoing operational adjustments within California's retail segment, which currently counts 1,261 open retail locations.

The name change occurs amid broader roster activity in California's market. On the same day, another equity retailer—AUTHENTIC 510 LLC—rebranded to STIIIZY Oakland, while separate operators like GRAVITY RETAIL and KUSH CONNECT also underwent licensee-name changes. Simultaneously, multiple operators including Lifted Organics, NEXT GREEN GENERATION LLC, and Yubra LLC saw licenses deactivated.

Watch whether BUZZ CANNABIS maintains operations under the new brand identity and whether the rebrand correlates with shifting consumer recognition or operational consolidation within California's equity-focused retail channel.

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