Pot producer Hexo Corp cuts 200 jobs to rein in prices

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Pot producer Hexo Corp cuts 200 jobs to rein in prices

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Oct 23 (Reuters)Canadian hashish producer Hexo Corp HEXO.TO stated on Thursday it lower 200 jobs because it controls prices amid slower than anticipated retailer rollouts and because the authorities delays approval for hashish spinoff merchandise.

Hexo, together with bigger friends corresponding to Aurora Hashish ACB.TO and Cover Development Corp WEED.TO have flagged sluggish retail rollouts in main markets like Ontario and Quebec as a cause for delays in turning worthwhile.

The corporate had withdrawn its 2020 forecast, earlier this month, blaming an unsure atmosphere.

Hexo, which is double testing vape merchandise amid elevated regulatory scrutiny on the units, stated jurisdictional selections to restrict the supply and sorts of cannabis-based merchandise added to the uncertainties.

The corporate on Thursday additionally introduced the departures of Arno Groll, chief manufacturing officer and Nick Davies, chief advertising and marketing officer, and the…



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