Columbia Care

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is a prominent cannabis operator in the United States, established in 2012. The company operates in 12 U.S. markets and holds licenses in 18 jurisdictions, including the European Union. With 99 facilities, including 76 dispensaries and 23 cultivation and manufacturing sites, it is one of the largest providers of medical and adult-use cannabis products. In 2023, the company rebranded to The Cannabist Company, reflecting its focus on innovation and customer engagement. The Cannabist brand, launched in 2021, serves as its national retail identity, with plans to convert all retail locations to this brand by 2024. The company emphasizes a welcoming retail experience that educates and inspires customers while offering high-quality cannabis products and technology-based services. It aims to meet the needs of both medical patients and adult-use consumers through its diverse product offerings and community involvement.

Alternative Medicine Chelmsford, United States Founded 2012 ~223 employees

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Employees
223
-0.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2.3M
Revenue ~$512M
12-month attrition
16.8%
Tech: 23.4%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Columbia Care went from 295 employees in Oct 2024 to 223 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 1 people joined, 11 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other86
Operations84
Sales30
Finance7
HR6
Marketing3
Success3
Engineering2

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.