This is the first quarterly market report from WeedShelf Intelligence, covering the Rhode Island cannabis market from January through March 2026. Every number comes from continuous monitoring of all eight licensed dispensaries — tracked twice daily.
Market at a Glance
Rhode Island's cannabis market operates across eight dispensaries with hundreds of active brands and thousands of products on shelves at any given time. The data below breaks down every dimension of this market.
Market Trajectory
The trend lines show how the market has evolved through Q1. Product counts track total active listings at each month's end, while the events line captures the total pace of change — every new listing, removal, price adjustment, and return.
Brand Landscape
The market follows a steep power-law curve. A small group of brands occupies a disproportionate share of shelf space, while a long tail of brands operates with minimal presence. The median products-per-brand gives the clearest picture of what a "typical" Rhode Island cannabis brand looks like.
Distribution breadth — how many dispensaries carry each brand — separates the established players from the newcomers. Achieving placement at all eight stores requires consistent supply, competitive pricing, and strong buyer relationships.
Pricing Landscape
| Category | Products | Min | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flower | 1,039 | $2 | $30 | $34 | $200 |
| pre-roll | 817 | $5 | $13 | $18 | $79 |
| edible | 753 | $4 | $20 | $21 | $64 |
| accessory | 617 | $1 | $25 | $50 | $3500 |
| vape | 578 | $16 | $38 | $40 | $85 |
| concentrate | 343 | $5 | $52 | $63 | $220 |
| topical | 53 | $5 | $40 | $35 | $50 |
| tincture | 17 | $27 | $36 | $39 | $50 |
| other | 15 | $1 | $40 | $66 | $200 |
Price ranges within each category reveal how much room exists for differentiation. Categories with wide spreads between min and max support both value and premium positioning. Narrow ranges suggest the market has converged.
Each dispensary's average price reflects its product mix, vendor relationships, and competitive positioning. The spread across stores creates the pricing landscape that brands must navigate.
Shelf Composition
| Dispensary | flower | pre-roll | edible | accessory | vape | concentrate | topical | tincture | other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise | 20.2% | 23.8% | 11% | 19.6% | 14.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | — |
| Mother Earth | 22.4% | 19.8% | 16.3% | 14.1% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 1.3% | — | — |
| Solar | 22.2% | 28.9% | 16.2% | 14.4% | 13% | 4.5% | 0.7% | — | — |
| Slater | 19.5% | 18.9% | 27% | 10.9% | 13.5% | 8.2% | 2.1% | — | — |
| Sweetspot | 15.5% | 20.2% | 21.2% | 15.5% | 16.1% | 8.1% | 2.1% | — | 1.3% |
| Aura | 46.5% | 3.3% | 13.1% | 11.1% | 18.9% | 5.8% | — | — | 1.3% |
| GreenWave | 26.3% | 22.1% | 17.5% | 10.9% | 7.7% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Reef Wellness | 34% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 10% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 0.4% | — | — |
| Newport | 32% | 3% | 27.3% | 22.1% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% | — | — |
The category matrix shows how each dispensary has chosen to allocate its finite shelf space. These differences create distinct opportunities — a brand that can't find placement at one store may find a more receptive buyer at another.
Market Velocity
The daily flow of products on and off shelves is the market's heartbeat. Consistent positive net flow indicates expansion. Volatile swings indicate a market in transition.
| Category | Active | Added | Removed | Turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tincture | 17 | 2 | 87 | 511.8% |
| pre-roll | 817 | 635 | 2,196 | 268.8% |
| edible | 753 | 255 | 1,383 | 183.7% |
| vape | 578 | 467 | 999 | 172.8% |
| flower | 1,039 | 683 | 1,693 | 162.9% |
| topical | 53 | 9 | 84 | 158.5% |
| accessory | 617 | 105 | 970 | 157.2% |
| concentrate | 343 | 207 | 364 | 106.1% |
| other | 15 | 9 | 11 | 73.3% |
Some categories turn over faster than others. High churn means dispensaries are actively testing and rotating — creating both risk and opportunity for brands.
Category Shifts
The categories gaining and losing shelf share over the past 30 days reveal where buyer attention is shifting. These trends influence purchasing decisions and brand strategy.
Monthly Comparison
| Month | New | Removed | Returned | Price Chg | Net Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3,649 | 401 | 33 | 270 | +3,281 |
| Jan 2026 | 2,985 | 5,599 | 2,677 | 8,671 | +63 |
| Feb 2026 | 2,484 | 9,040 | 6,584 | 8,639 | +28 |
| Mar 2026 | 2,645 | 8,618 | 6,491 | 12,159 | +518 |
| Apr 2026 | 2,403 | 5,865 | 3,818 | 17,995 | +356 |
| May 2026 | 2,041 | 7,761 | 5,867 | 14,475 | +147 |
| Jun 2026 | 2,263 | 7,735 | 5,787 | 14,022 | +315 |
| Jul 2026 | 2,200 | 7,476 | 5,353 | 14,265 | +77 |
The month-over-month view strips away daily noise and shows the structural trends. Net flow, event volume, and the balance of new listings versus removals paint the clearest picture of where the market is heading.
Looking Ahead
Rhode Island's cannabis market is compact but dynamic. Eight dispensaries, hundreds of brands, and thousands of product events per month create a market where data matters. The brands that track their position — and their competitors' — have an advantage. The ones that don't are operating blind.
This report will be updated quarterly. Q2 2026 will cover April through June.
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