(SeaPRwire) –   LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 23, 2026 — Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC (“Standard Wellness”), a leading multi-state cannabis firm, has officially launched The Forest Lakewood, a new dispensary situated in the heart of Lakewood, Ohio. As a company with deep roots in the state, this expansion into a local community underscores its dedication to providing area residents with premium products and high-quality service.

The Forest Lakewood provides a diverse range of cannabis offerings for both medical patients and adult-use customers, including concentrates, flower, edibles, pre-rolls, vapes, topicals, tinctures, and various accessories sourced from reputable brands within Ohio’s regulated market.

“The Forest has established itself as a cornerstone in the communities we serve, and we are thrilled to bring that same level of excellence to Lakewood,” stated Kate Ols, Vice President of Retail at Standard Wellness. “We believe in the importance of consumer choice, and we are proud to increase access by offering a reliable option in this neighborhood. Our team is eager to serve the community and foster long-term connections here.”

The Forest Lakewood began soft operations on April 8, 2026, utilizing an express pickup model for online and phone orders. This initial phase allows the company to serve the Lakewood area while the final retail space is being completed. A grand opening is scheduled for August, at which point the facility will transition to a full-service retail experience, featuring a larger footprint and an immersive environment designed to provide a seamless customer experience.

For more details or to place an order, please visit theforestdispensary.com.

About Standard Wellness

Established in 2017 in Ohio, Standard Wellness is a vertically integrated cannabis organization with operations spanning Utah, Missouri, and Ohio, alongside affiliated processing, cultivation, and dispensary activities in Maryland. The company manages nine retail outlets under The Forest brand and has been an industry trailblazer, notably completing the first legal marijuana sale in Ohio at its Sandusky location and the first delivery to a Utah pharmacy in February 2020.

With a workforce of approximately 350, Standard Wellness is committed to enhancing quality of life by ensuring safe, legal access to cannabis for both medical and adult-use consumers.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Kate Ols
Vice President of Retail
Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC
Email: kols@standardwellness.com

SOURCE Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC