Every dispensary in Rhode Island carries a different product mix. Some lean heavily into flower. Others allocate more shelf space to concentrates, edibles, or pre-rolls. The overall category split across the state is one thing — how each individual store allocates its shelves is another.
We track every product at every dispensary. Here's what the shelves actually look like.
Category Breakdown
Flower dominates in total volume, but the relative weight of each category shifts meaningfully from dispensary to dispensary. Some stores carry twice the concentrate selection of others.
How Each Dispensary Allocates Shelf Space
The same eight categories exist at every dispensary, but the proportions vary. This matrix shows what percentage of each store's inventory falls into each category.
| Dispensary | flower | edible | pre-roll | vape | accessory | concentrate | topical | tincture | other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise | 21.5% | 15.2% | 25.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Mother Earth | 22.4% | 16.5% | 19.6% | 14% | 12.8% | 12.6% | 2% | — | 0.1% |
| Sweetspot | 22% | 18.7% | 21.5% | 14.7% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 1.6% | — | 0.6% |
| Solar | 22.6% | 18.4% | 24.9% | 12.6% | 15.5% | 4.8% | 1% | — | — |
| Slater | 18.4% | 31.9% | 14.3% | 10.5% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% | — | — |
| Aura | 50.4% | 15.9% | 3.3% | 14.9% | 10.6% | 4% | — | — | 1% |
| GreenWave | 21.4% | 20.1% | 24.4% | 15.4% | 10% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Newport | 35.7% | 19.4% | 3.8% | 16.6% | 20.1% | 3.8% | 0.6% | — | — |
| Reef Wellness | 33.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% | 11.7% | 14.1% | 6.5% | 0.3% | — | — |
The differences reveal each dispensary's merchandising strategy. A store with 45% flower is making a different bet than one with 30% — and those bets show up in brand selection, pricing, and buyer behavior.
Inside the Concentrate Category
"Concentrates" is one of the broadest categories on the shelf. It includes everything from budget distillate to premium live rosin — products with very different price points and customer bases.
The subcategory mix reveals where the Rhode Island concentrate market is heading. Live rosin products have grown as a share of total concentrates, while traditional forms hold steady.
Pre-Roll Varieties
Pre-rolls have diversified beyond the standard cone. Infused pre-rolls (enhanced with concentrate) and blunts represent distinct segments within the category.
Infused pre-rolls command higher price points and tend to be positioned as premium products. Standard pre-rolls remain the volume leader, but the infused segment is notable for its pricing power.
Strain Type Distribution
Across all categories that carry strain designations, the hybrid/indica/sativa split follows a clear pattern.
Hybrid-dominant products make up the majority of the market. This is consistent with national trends — hybrid genetics offer flexibility for cultivators and appeal to a broad consumer base.
The Bigger Picture
Rhode Island's dispensary shelves are more varied than a single product count suggests. The category allocation, subcategory depth, and strain mix all tell a story about what buyers are stocking and what consumers are looking for. The stores that understand these differences are the ones making the most informed purchasing decisions.
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