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High Tide Opens New Cannabis Retail Store in Milton, Ontario

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High Tide Inc. (HITI) announced the opening of its 89th retail location in Milton, Ontario, marking the company's 21st store in the province. The Canna Cabana store will sell recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories and is strategically located near major commercial establishments, such as a cinema and restaurants. CEO Raj Grover expressed enthusiasm about expanding in Ontario as pandemic restrictions ease, indicating plans for accelerated store rollouts. High Tide remains a leading retailer in Canada by Adjusted EBITDA, with robust ecommerce operations and multi-branded retail segments.

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  • Opening of 89th retail location in Milton, Ontario enhances market presence.
  • Strategic positioning of the store near a cinema and restaurants may increase foot traffic.
  • Company is the most profitable Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis by Adjusted EBITDA.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FRA: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announced today that the Canna Cabana retail store located at 1155 Maple Avenue in Milton, Ontario, has begun selling recreational cannabis products for adult use. This opening represents High Tide's 89th branded retail location across Canada, and 21st in Ontario, selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories. The new store is located within a popular commercial plaza and is poised to benefit from its proximity to a major cinema and  several leading national restaurant chains.

"I am very excited that Canna Cabana is now represented in Milton, which is one of Canada's fastest growing communities," said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide.  "With pandemic restrictions now easing in Ontario, we have begun accelerating our pace of new store build outs in Canada's largest province," added Mr. Grover.

About High Tide Inc.

High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories. The Company is the most profitable Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by Adjusted EBITDA1, with 89 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.  High Tide's retail segment features the Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., Meta Cannabis Supply Co. and NewLeaf Cannabis banners, with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established ecommerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com and Dailyhighclub.com, and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through CBDcity.com and FABCBD.com as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value. Key industry investors in High Tide include Tilray Inc. (TSX: TLRY) (Nasdaq: TLRY) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (Nasdaq: ACB).

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit www.hightideinc.com and its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. Such information and statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this news release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this news release, as applicable. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "outlook", "expects", "intend", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages, "assumes", "needs", "strategy", "goals", "objectives", or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "can", "could", "would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions, and other similar terminology) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the ability of High Tide to execute on its business plan and that High Tide will receive one or multiple licenses from Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, British Columbia's Liquor Distribution Branch, Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority permitting it to carry on its Canna Cabana Inc. and KushBar Inc. businesses. High Tide considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that any one or more of the government, industry, market, operational or financial targets as set out herein will be achieved. Inherent in the forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The forward–looking statements contained herein are current as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, High Tide does not have any obligation to advise any person if it becomes aware of any inaccuracy in or omission from any forward-looking statement, nor does it intend, or assume any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. Any and all forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement, and except as otherwise indicated, are made as of the date of this news release.

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SOURCE High Tide Inc.

FAQ

What is High Tide Inc.'s stock symbol?

High Tide Inc.'s stock symbol is HITI.

When did High Tide Inc. open its new store in Milton?

High Tide Inc. opened its new store in Milton on August 3, 2021.

How many retail locations does High Tide Inc. have in Ontario?

High Tide Inc. has 21 retail locations in Ontario.

What type of products does the new Canna Cabana store sell?

The new Canna Cabana store sells recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories.

Why is the new store's location significant?

The new store's location is significant due to its proximity to a major cinema and several leading restaurants, likely boosting customer traffic.

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