[PRESS RELEASE] – SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2025 – International cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies is opening its first retail store in Jamaica on Aug. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the company’s global expansion.
Located on the iconic Hip Strip in the heart of Montego Bay, the flagship store will offer Cookies’ exclusive lineup of premium wellness products, beverages and functional mushroom blends, as well as Cookies apparel and lifestyle goods. This opening brings the legendary California-born brand to one of the most culturally significant cannabis markets in the world.
The Jamaica opening continues Cookies’ international retail growth, following launches across North America, Europe, and Asia. Through retail, delivery, dispensary integration and community partnerships, Cookies aims to blend its bold, globally recognized flavor with the deep-rooted legacy of Jamaican cannabis culture. The brand’s presence will expand across the island with additional retail locations and “Cookies Corners,” a unique store-in-store concept that taps into the local culture.
“Jamaica is one of the most iconic and influential places in the world when it comes to cannabis culture,” Cookies co-founder and CEO Berner said. “I’ve been visiting and enjoying the herb scene there since I was 18, and to bring Cookies to Montego Bay is something special for me and for the whole brand. We’re excited to connect with the community, celebrate the culture and bring our flavors to a place that has given so much to cannabis history.”
The expansion is powered by a strategic partnership with CKS Distro, a fast-scaling distribution and brand development company known for launching culturally resonant cannabis and beverage brands across new markets.
“I’m incredibly proud and excited about this launch and for this expansion into the Caribbean," CKS Distro CEO Adriana Rios said. “Partnering with Cookies in Jamaica is about more than retail; it’s about building access, embracing heritage and celebrating Jamaican cannabis.”
An all-day grand opening celebration Aug. 5 will feature special appearances, music performances, giveaways and community-driven activations. The launch will be part of a special opening week of culture, celebration and connection.
Cookies Jamaica is located at: Casa Blanca Hotel, Shop 5, Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, Montego Bay, Jamaica. To sign up for exclusive access to launch-week activities, product drops and brand updates, visit cookiesjamaica.com
