OWNERSHIPNew York

CDS Brands rebrands to Create Goodness in New York license change

A New York cannabis licensee has changed its operating name from CDS Brands to Create Goodness, according to state license records.

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Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster

October 3, 2026 · 9:38 AM ET

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CDS Brands, LLC has officially changed its licensee name to Create Goodness, according to New York's state license roster. The change, registered on October 3, represents a rebranding of the existing operating entity rather than a new market entrant or closure.

The name change occurs amid continued roster churn in New York's adult-use market. State records show 884 active retail locations and 521 open manufacturing operators as of early October, with 12 new manufacturing licenses and one cultivation license issued in recent days. Simultaneously, The Botanist's license became inactive, suggesting ongoing consolidation and turnover among operators.

Watch whether Create Goodness maintains its existing license class and operational footprint under the new brand identity, or if the rebranding signals any shifts in product focus or market positioning within New York's competitive manufacturing sector.

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