Overview โ Torch Trade Marketing Calendar 2026โ2027
Outcome-Led Programming | Light Your Path Creative Hierarchy | Rights-Safe Naming
โ ๏ธ GUARDRAILS โ Required for ALL programs
โ Do NOT position Torch against beer or use replacement language ("instead of beer," "swap out alcohol")
โ Do NOT suggest combined alcohol and THC consumption in any creative
โ Torch EXPANDS the occasion โ it adds a different kind of participation: presence, focus, better next-day outcome
โ MG is internal routing logic only โ never shopper-facing headline. Lead with feeling and outcome.
โ ๏ธ Confirm written rights for any protected event names before use in consumer/retailer-facing creative
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Holiday Programs
2026โ2027
2026โ2027
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Tier 1 Flagship
Programs
Programs
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Tier 2 Core
Programs
Programs
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Tier 3 Light Touch
Programs
Programs
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POS Items in
Full Catalog
Full Catalog
90%
Off-Premise
Channel Split
Channel Split
๐งญ MG POSITIONING SYSTEM (Internal Use Only โ Never Shopper-Facing Headline)
5MG
Sharp & Present
Focus, awareness, clarity. Entry-level experience. The "I want to be completely there" option.
Occasions: The Big Game, Soccer Tournament, July 4th, Veterans Day, Dry January
10MG
Social & Easy
The social gathering can. Warm, connected, easy. The "I want to enjoy this night fully" option.
Occasions: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Eve, St. Patrick's Day
25MG
Deeply Present
Full immersion, contemplative, intentional. The "I want to feel everything" option.
Occasions: Halloween Eve, National Cannabis Day, DAB Day
60MG
Complete Elevation
Maximum experience. The ceremony option. For the experienced consumer in dedicated moments.
Occasions: DAB Day (7/10) primary
MG positioning is for internal routing and POS planning only. The shopper never sees MG as the headline โ they see the hero can visual and the feeling/outcome. The can does the choosing.
๐ Lead Time Framework
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP (24 weeks)
Creative Brief โ 24 wks
Concepts โ 22 wks
Art Approval โ 20 wks
Files to Prod โ 19 wks
Production Start โ 19 wks
Production Complete โ 13 wks
Ship to Warehouse โ 12 wks
Ship to Distributor โ 9 wks
Retail Execution โ 5 wks
In-Market โ 3 wks
+1โ2 wk buffer included
Concepts โ 22 wks
Art Approval โ 20 wks
Files to Prod โ 19 wks
Production Start โ 19 wks
Production Complete โ 13 wks
Ship to Warehouse โ 12 wks
Ship to Distributor โ 9 wks
Retail Execution โ 5 wks
In-Market โ 3 wks
+1โ2 wk buffer included
TIER 2 โ CORE (20 weeks)
Creative Brief โ 20 wks
Concepts โ 18 wks
Art Approval โ 16 wks
Files to Prod โ 15 wks
Production Complete โ 10 wks
Ship to Distributor โ 6 wks
Retail Execution โ 3 wks
In-Market โ 2 wks
+1โ2 wk buffer included
Concepts โ 18 wks
Art Approval โ 16 wks
Files to Prod โ 15 wks
Production Complete โ 10 wks
Ship to Distributor โ 6 wks
Retail Execution โ 3 wks
In-Market โ 2 wks
+1โ2 wk buffer included
TIER 3 โ LIGHT TOUCH (14 weeks)
Creative Brief โ 14 wks
Concepts โ 12 wks
Art Approval โ 10 wks
Files to Prod โ 9 wks
Production Complete โ 6 wks
Ship to Distributor โ 3 wks
Retail Execution โ 1 wk
+1โ2 wk buffer included
Concepts โ 12 wks
Art Approval โ 10 wks
Files to Prod โ 9 wks
Production Complete โ 6 wks
Ship to Distributor โ 3 wks
Retail Execution โ 1 wk
+1โ2 wk buffer included
Holiday Calendar โ All Programs
Outcome-led programming ยท Showing outward-facing (rights-safe) program names ยท 20 programs across 2026โ2027
Tier 1 โ Flagship
Tier 2 โ Core
Tier 3 โ Light Touch
Urgent
Warning
On Track
Planned
โ ๏ธ Rights Check
DAB Day (7/10)
2026 ยท Jul 10, 2026
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Deep in it
Complete elevation โ the concentrate ceremony, fully felt
๐ฅซ 60MG can visual (deepest experience); 25MG as supporting option
Concentrate culture's ceremony holiday โ 7/10 (OIL upside down). Experienced, intentional, community-driven.
URGENT TRIAGE
Lead MG (internal): 25MG / 60MG
Brief DueFeb 20, 2026
Production StartMar 27, 2026
Ship to DistributorMay 29, 2026
Retail ExecutionJun 19, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Cannabis Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Premium Counter Card w/ QR
Supplemental: Cannabis Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Premium Counter Card w/ QR
๐จ TRIAGE: DROP DEAD passed. Rush production only. NOTE: Falls 6 days after July 4th, within summer soccer tournament window โ coordinate corridor carefully. 7/10 is community-named; no trademark concern.
Memorial Day Weekend
2026 ยท May 25, 2026
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Open air ease
Summer together โ first light of the season, shared and fully present
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual for the social cookout gathering; 5MG for the active daytime crowd
Summer's opening gathering โ cookout, outdoors, the first real social weekend of the season.
URGENT TRIAGE
Lead MG (internal): 10MG (primary) / 5MG (active afternoon)
Brief DueDec 08, 2025
Production StartJan 12, 2026
Ship to DistributorMar 23, 2026
Retail ExecutionApr 20, 2026
Core POS: RUSH ONLY: Case Cards, Shelf Strips, Table Tents (2โ3 wk turnaround)
Supplemental: Patriotic Bunting Strip
Supplemental: Patriotic Bunting Strip
TRIAGE: Normal timeline missed. Rush minimal POS. Full Tier 1 program planned for 2027.
Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026
2026 ยท Jun 11, 2026
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
โ ๏ธ RIGHTS CHECK
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Locked in
Full presence, every match โ be in it completely with the world
๐ฅซ 5MG can visual โ the focus can for match-day presence and shared energy
Shared global viewing, repeated match-day gatherings, host-city energy on U.S. soil.
URGENT โ BRIEF THIS WEEK
Lead MG (internal): 5MG
Brief DueDec 25, 2025
Production StartJan 29, 2026
Ship to DistributorApr 09, 2026
Retail ExecutionMay 07, 2026
Core POS: Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card
Supplemental: Flag Bunting Strip, Cooler Door Cling, QR Counter Card, Event Wristband
Supplemental: Flag Bunting Strip, Cooler Door Cling, QR Counter Card, Event Wristband
๐จ STANDALONE PROGRAM. Brief THIS WEEK. โ ๏ธ RIGHTS: Use GENERIC descriptors only in all outward-facing creative. No official tournament marks, logos, mascots, or host-city posters without written rights. Build as REPEATABLE MATCH-DAY SYSTEM.
Independence Day / July 4th
2026 ยท Jul 04, 2026
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Wide open
Light up the night together โ full presence at summer's most iconic moment
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social gathering can for the evening celebration and fireworks
America's peak summer night โ fireworks, cookout, outdoors, shared patriotic celebration.
URGENT โ RUSH PRODUCTION
Lead MG (internal): 10MG (primary) / 5MG (active afternoon)
Brief DueJan 17, 2026
Production StartFeb 21, 2026
Ship to DistributorMay 02, 2026
Retail ExecutionMay 30, 2026
Core POS: Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card
Supplemental: Patriotic Floor Decal, Cooler Door Cling, Holiday Neck Hanger, Shelf Strip
Supplemental: Patriotic Floor Decal, Cooler Door Cling, Holiday Neck Hanger, Shelf Strip
๐จ DROP DEAD passed. Rush production only. 'Light Your Path' + fireworks = natural double meaning. Government holiday โ no rights concerns. NOTE: DAB Day (7/10) is 6 days later โ brief both together.
Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day
2026 ยท Aug 20, 2026
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Flowing
Community, ceremony, the plant honored โ belonging to something real
๐ฅซ 25MG can visual โ the contemplative, community-ceremony can
Community celebration of cannabis culture โ belonging, ceremony, the plant honored by the people who love it.
โ ๏ธ BRIEF DUE APR 14
Lead MG (internal): 25MG (primary) / 10MG (social)
Brief DueApr 02, 2026
Production StartMay 07, 2026
Ship to DistributorJul 09, 2026
Retail ExecutionJul 30, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Cannabis Leaf Die-Cut Shelf Talker
Supplemental: Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Cannabis Leaf Die-Cut Shelf Talker
Brief due April 14. Community-driven occasion, not trademarked. Lead with belonging and ceremony, not dosage.
Labor Day Weekend
2026 ยท Sep 07, 2026
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Golden close
The last great weekend โ summer fully felt before the turn
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social gathering can for summer's final outdoor moment
Summer's send-off cookout โ last big outdoor gathering, bittersweet golden close.
โ ๏ธ BRIEF DUE APR 27
Lead MG (internal): 10MG
Brief DueApr 20, 2026
Production StartMay 25, 2026
Ship to DistributorJul 27, 2026
Retail ExecutionAug 17, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: End of Summer Cooler Cling, Themed Coozie
Supplemental: End of Summer Cooler Cling, Themed Coozie
Brief due April 27. Strong off-premise purchase occasion.
All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve
2026 ยท Oct 30, 2026
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Alive in the dark
Show up fully, feel everything โ the torch lights the path through the night
๐ฅซ 25MG can visual โ the fully-present, immersive experience can for the wildest night
Bar scene and costume parties โ electric night-out energy, the most theatrical evening of the year.
ON TRACK โ BRIEF JUN 22
Lead MG (internal): 25MG (primary) / 10MG (social bar)
Brief DueJun 12, 2026
Production StartJul 17, 2026
Ship to DistributorSep 18, 2026
Retail ExecutionOct 09, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Custom Black/Orange Coaster Set, LED Backbar Display, Glow Neck Hanger
Supplemental: Custom Black/Orange Coaster Set, LED Backbar Display, Glow Neck Hanger
Primary on-premise activation. Brief due June 22. 'Light Your Path' into the darkness โ powerful double meaning.
Veterans Day
2026 ยท Nov 11, 2026
TIER 3 โ LIGHT TOUCH
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Grounded
Clarity, presence, purpose โ honoring with full attention
๐ฅซ 5MG can visual โ the clarity and focus can, honoring with presence not intoxication
National moment of honor and reflection โ community solidarity, gratitude, purposeful acknowledgment.
PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 4
Lead MG (internal): 5MG
Brief DueAug 05, 2026
Production StartSep 09, 2026
Ship to DistributorOct 21, 2026
Retail ExecutionNov 04, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17 (patriotic, respectful, minimal), Table Tent
Supplemental: โ
Supplemental: โ
Light touch, Tier 3. Respectful and simple. No cannabis imagery, no party tone.
Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night
2026 ยท Nov 25, 2026
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Reconnected
Light up the reunion โ the warmth of finding your people again before Thanksgiving
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social warmth and reconnection can for the friends-first holiday
'Blackout Wednesday' โ biggest bar night of the year. Friends reuniting before Thanksgiving.
ON TRACK โ BRIEF JUL 6
Lead MG (internal): 10MG
Brief DueJul 08, 2026
Production StartAug 12, 2026
Ship to DistributorOct 14, 2026
Retail ExecutionNov 04, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17 (warm/harvest theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Holiday Bar Menu Insert, Window Cling, On-Premise Counter Mat
Supplemental: Holiday Bar Menu Insert, Window Cling, On-Premise Counter Mat
Brief due July 6. 'Reconnected' and the reunion moment are the feeling notes.
New Year's / Dry January
2027 ยท Jan 01, 2027
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Clear and ready
Start fresh, stay present โ a better beginning to the year
๐ฅซ 5MG can visual โ the clarity and fresh-start can; the mindful choice for January
Resolution season and moderation month โ the consumer is looking for a conscious alternative.
PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 18, 2026
Lead MG (internal): 5MG
Brief DueAug 14, 2026
Production StartSep 18, 2026
Ship to DistributorNov 20, 2026
Retail ExecutionDec 11, 2026
Core POS: Poster 11x17 (clean/minimal/fresh theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: QR Counter Card (Dry Jan occasion content), Window Cling, Themed Coozie
Supplemental: QR Counter Card (Dry Jan occasion content), Window Cling, Themed Coozie
Full month activation. Lead with the positive โ 'Clear and ready' โ not the negative (not 'instead of beer').
The Big Game
2027 ยท Feb 07, 2027
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
โ ๏ธ RIGHTS CHECK
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Game-day sharp
Show up fully for the biggest play โ locked in, present, in it together
๐ฅซ 5MG can visual โ the focus and match-day presence can for America's biggest viewing party
America's largest single-day social gathering โ game-day viewing parties, shared national moment.
PLANNED โ BRIEF SEP 8, 2026
Lead MG (internal): 5MG
Brief DueAug 23, 2026
Production StartSep 27, 2026
Ship to DistributorDec 06, 2026
Retail ExecutionJan 03, 2027
Core POS: Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Tailgate Bin Shipper Display, Cooler Door Cling, Floor Decal, Stadium Cup Offer Card
Supplemental: Tailgate Bin Shipper Display, Cooler Door Cling, Floor Decal, Stadium Cup Offer Card
โ ๏ธ RIGHTS CHECK: Use 'The Big Game' in ALL outward-facing creative. Do NOT use 'Super Bowl,' 'NFL,' or related marks without confirmed written rights. Internal planning reference: Super Bowl LXI. Brief due Sep 8, 2026.
St. Patrick's Day
2027 ยท Mar 17, 2027
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Loose and light
Follow the good energy โ fully present in the most social night of spring
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social ease and festive energy can for the bar night
Bar scene, friends celebrating, festive social energy โ the definitive spring social occasion.
PLANNED โ BRIEF OCT 12, 2026
Lead MG (internal): 10MG
Brief DueSep 30, 2026
Production StartNov 04, 2026
Ship to DistributorJan 13, 2027
Retail ExecutionFeb 10, 2027
Core POS: Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Bar Rail Mat, Custom Coaster Set, Cooler Door Cling, Green/Gold LED Display
Supplemental: Bar Rail Mat, Custom Coaster Set, Cooler Door Cling, Green/Gold LED Display
Brief due Oct 12, 2026. #1 on-premise holiday.
Memorial Day Weekend
2027 ยท May 31, 2027
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Sunrise summer
The season opens with you โ first outdoor gathering, fresh and fully present
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual for the cookout social; 5MG as active daytime option
Summer's opening social moment โ cookouts, outdoors, the first gathering of the season.
PLANNED โ BRIEF DEC 8, 2026
Lead MG (internal): 10MG (primary) / 5MG (active)
Brief DueDec 14, 2026
Production StartJan 18, 2027
Ship to DistributorMar 29, 2027
Retail ExecutionApr 26, 2027
Core POS: Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Outdoor Banner, Cooler Door Cling, Floor Decal, Holiday Neck Hanger, Patriotic Strip
Supplemental: Outdoor Banner, Cooler Door Cling, Floor Decal, Holiday Neck Hanger, Patriotic Strip
Full Tier 1 summer opener. Brief Dec 8, 2026.
Independence Day / July 4th
2027 ยท Jul 04, 2027
TIER 1 โ FLAGSHIP
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Light it up
Freedom, fire, open sky โ summer's most iconic moment, fully experienced
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social celebration can for the evening fireworks moment
America's peak summer celebration โ fireworks, cookout, open sky, shared patriotic night.
PLANNED โ BRIEF JAN 11, 2027
Lead MG (internal): 10MG (primary) / 5MG (active)
Brief DueJan 17, 2027
Production StartFeb 21, 2027
Ship to DistributorMay 02, 2027
Retail ExecutionMay 30, 2027
Core POS: Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Patriotic Floor Decal, Fireworks Cooler Door Cling, Holiday Neck Hanger, Pole Topper
Supplemental: Patriotic Floor Decal, Fireworks Cooler Door Cling, Holiday Neck Hanger, Pole Topper
Brief Jan 11, 2027. 'Light it up' and the torch flame = fireworks visual is automatic.
DAB Day (7/10)
2027 ยท Jul 10, 2027
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Deep in it
The concentrate ceremony, done right โ full elevation, intentional and earned
๐ฅซ 60MG can visual as the hero; 25MG as supporting. This is the high-experience occasion.
Concentrate culture's ceremony holiday โ experienced consumers celebrating the craft and ritual of dabs.
PLANNED โ BRIEF NOV 9, 2026
Lead MG (internal): 60MG (primary) / 25MG
Brief DueFeb 20, 2027
Production StartMar 27, 2027
Ship to DistributorMay 29, 2027
Retail ExecutionJun 19, 2027
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Cannabis Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Limited Edition Coozie
Supplemental: Cannabis Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Limited Edition Coozie
Full lead-time program. Community-named occasion โ no trademark concerns. Brief Nov 9, 2026.
Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day
2027 ยท Aug 20, 2027
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Ceremony
Celebrate the path, honor the plant โ belonging to the community
๐ฅซ 25MG can visual โ the ceremony and contemplation can for the cannabis community occasion
Community celebration of cannabis โ belonging, ritual, honoring the plant and the culture around it.
PLANNED โ BRIEF MAR 22, 2027
Lead MG (internal): 25MG (primary) / 10MG (social)
Brief DueApr 02, 2027
Production StartMay 07, 2027
Ship to DistributorJul 09, 2027
Retail ExecutionJul 30, 2027
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Cannabis Coozie
Supplemental: Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Cannabis Coozie
Full lead-time program. Brief Mar 22, 2027. Community occasion โ no trademark concerns.
Labor Day Weekend
2027 ยท Sep 06, 2027
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Last sparks
Golden close of summer โ the final great weekend, fully lived
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social ease can for summer's send-off cookout
Summer's final outdoor social moment โ bittersweet send-off, cookout, golden last light.
PLANNED โ BRIEF APR 19, 2027
Lead MG (internal): 10MG
Brief DueApr 19, 2027
Production StartMay 24, 2027
Ship to DistributorJul 26, 2027
Retail ExecutionAug 16, 2027
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: End of Summer Cooler Cling, Themed Coozie
Supplemental: End of Summer Cooler Cling, Themed Coozie
Brief Apr 19, 2027.
All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve
2027 ยท Oct 30, 2027
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Into the dark
Light your path through the night โ presence and awareness in the electric dark
๐ฅซ 25MG can visual โ the fully-present, immersive experience can
Bar scene, costume parties, the most theatrical night of the year โ electric and alive.
PLANNED โ BRIEF JUN 7, 2027
Lead MG (internal): 25MG (primary) / 10MG (social)
Brief DueJun 12, 2027
Production StartJul 17, 2027
Ship to DistributorSep 18, 2027
Retail ExecutionOct 09, 2027
Core POS: Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Black/Orange Coaster Set, LED Backbar Display, Glow Neck Hanger
Supplemental: Black/Orange Coaster Set, LED Backbar Display, Glow Neck Hanger
Brief Jun 7, 2027.
Veterans Day
2027 ยท Nov 11, 2027
TIER 3 โ LIGHT TOUCH
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Purpose clear
Honor with presence โ clarity and grounded attention for an occasion that deserves it
๐ฅซ 5MG can visual โ the clarity and focus can, not a party can
National moment of honor and reflection โ purposeful, community-centered acknowledgment.
PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 4, 2027
Lead MG (internal): 5MG
Brief DueAug 05, 2027
Production StartSep 09, 2027
Ship to DistributorOct 21, 2027
Retail ExecutionNov 04, 2027
Core POS: Poster 11x17 (respectful, minimal), Table Tent
Supplemental: โ
Supplemental: โ
Light touch, Tier 3. Brief Aug 4, 2027. No party tone.
Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night
2027 ยท Nov 24, 2027
TIER 2 โ CORE
๐ฅ LIGHT YOUR PATH
FEELING
Warm reunion
Rekindle every connection โ richer presence before Thanksgiving
๐ฅซ 10MG can visual โ the social warmth and reconnection can for the friends-first gathering
The biggest bar night of the year โ friends reuniting, warmth, the lead-in to Thanksgiving.
PLANNED โ BRIEF JUN 21, 2027
Lead MG (internal): 10MG
Brief DueJul 07, 2027
Production StartAug 11, 2027
Ship to DistributorOct 13, 2027
Retail ExecutionNov 03, 2027
Core POS: Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card
Supplemental: Holiday Bar Menu Insert, Window Cling, Counter Mat
Supplemental: Holiday Bar Menu Insert, Window Cling, Counter Mat
Brief Jun 21, 2027.
Master Gantt โ April 2026 โ December 2027
Internal planning names shown โ see Outward-Facing Name column in Overview for rights-safe consumer/retailer language
โ ๏ธ RIGHTS NOTE: Holiday names on this Gantt chart are INTERNAL PLANNING LABELS for production scheduling purposes only. Use the Outward-Facing Name (see Holiday Calendar and Profiles tabs) for all consumer, distributor, and retailer-facing materials. "The Big Game" not "Super Bowl" ยท "Global Summer Soccer Tournament" not official tournament marks.
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DAB Day (7/10)
2026 ยท Jul 10, 2026
PROD
LGST
MKTG
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T1
Memorial Day
2026 ยท May 25, 2026
MKTG
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MKTG
T1
Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026
2026 ยท Jun 11, 2026
LGST
MKTG
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T1
July 4th
2026 ยท Jul 04, 2026
LGST
MKTG
MKTG
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T2
National Cannabis Appreciation Day
2026 ยท Aug 20, 2026
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T2
Labor Day
2026 ยท Sep 07, 2026
BRIEF
PROD
PROD
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T2
Halloween Eve (On-Premise)
2026 ยท Oct 30, 2026
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
LGST
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MKTG
T3
Veterans Day
2026 ยท Nov 11, 2026
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
๐ฏ
T2
Thanksgiving Eve
2026 ยท Nov 25, 2026
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
LGST
๐ฏ
MKTG
T2
New Year's Day + Dry January
2027 ยท Jan 01, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T1
The Big Game
2027 ยท Feb 07, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
PROD
LGST
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T1
St. Patrick's Day
2027 ยท Mar 17, 2027
BRIEF
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T1
Memorial Day
2027 ยท May 31, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
PROD
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
MKTG
T1
July 4th
2027 ยท Jul 04, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
PROD
LGST
MKTG
MKTG
๐ฏ
T2
DAB Day (7/10)
2027 ยท Jul 10, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
PROD
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T2
National Cannabis Appreciation Day
2027 ยท Aug 20, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T2
Labor Day
2027 ยท Sep 06, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
PROD
LGST
MKTG
๐ฏ
T2
Halloween Eve (On-Premise)
2027 ยท Oct 30, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
LGST
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MKTG
T3
Veterans Day
2027 ยท Nov 11, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
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T2
Thanksgiving Eve
2027 ยท Nov 24, 2027
BRIEF
PROD
LGST
LGST
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MKTG
Creative Team โ Production Pipeline
Brief schedule, milestones, and creative hierarchy requirements
๐ CREATIVE TEAM โ PRODUCTION PIPELINE & BRIEF SCHEDULE This view shows your deadlines and production milestones. Use the Creative Hierarchy on every deliverable: โ LIGHT YOUR PATH (always on top) โก FEELING + OUTCOME (the copy line โ what Torch helps the consumer unlock) โข HERO CAN VISUAL (specify which SKU dominates) โฃ MG as micro badge only โ never headline, never primary cue. Lead with the desired feeling or outcome. The shopper should feel Torch helps them choose the right kind of night โ not decode THC math. โ ๏ธ RIGHTS: Use the 'Outward-Facing Name' column for all consumer/retailer/distributor-facing creative. Never use protected event names without confirmed written rights.
| HOLIDAY (INTERNAL) | OUTWARD-FACING NAME | FEELING / OUTCOME | HERO CAN | BRIEF DATE | CONCEPTS DUE | FILES TO PROD | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB Day (7/10) | DAB Day (7/10) | Deep in it Complete elevation โ the concentrate ceremony, fully feltโฆ | 60MG can visual (deepest experience); 25MG as supporting option | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | URGENT TRIAGE |
| Memorial Day | Memorial Day Weekend | Open air ease Summer together โ first light of the season, shared and fullโฆ | 10MG can visual for the social cookout gathering; 5MG for the active daytime crowd | Dec 08, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | URGENT TRIAGE |
| Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 | Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 | Locked in Full presence, every match โ be in it completely with the woโฆ | 5MG can visual โ the focus can for match-day presence and shared energy | Dec 25, 2025 | Jan 08, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | URGENT โ BRIEF THIS WEEK |
| July 4th | Independence Day / July 4th | Wide open Light up the night together โ full presence at summer's mostโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social gathering can for the evening celebration and fireworks | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 | URGENT โ RUSH PRODUCTION |
| National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Flowing Community, ceremony, the plant honored โ belonging to somethโฆ | 25MG can visual โ the contemplative, community-ceremony can | Apr 02, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | โ ๏ธ BRIEF DUE APR 14 |
| Labor Day | Labor Day Weekend | Golden close The last great weekend โ summer fully felt before the turnโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social gathering can for summer's final outdoor moment | Apr 20, 2026 | May 04, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | โ ๏ธ BRIEF DUE APR 27 |
| Halloween Eve (On-Premise) | All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | Alive in the dark Show up fully, feel everything โ the torch lights the path tโฆ | 25MG can visual โ the fully-present, immersive experience can for the wildest night | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | ON TRACK โ BRIEF JUN 22 |
| Veterans Day | Veterans Day | Grounded Clarity, presence, purpose โ honoring with full attentionโฆ | 5MG can visual โ the clarity and focus can, honoring with presence not intoxication | Aug 05, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 | PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 4 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | Reconnected Light up the reunion โ the warmth of finding your people agaโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social warmth and reconnection can for the friends-first holiday | Jul 08, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 | ON TRACK โ BRIEF JUL 6 |
| New Year's Day + Dry January | New Year's / Dry January | Clear and ready Start fresh, stay present โ a better beginning to the yearโฆ | 5MG can visual โ the clarity and fresh-start can; the mindful choice for January | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 18, 2026 |
| The Big Game | The Big Game | Game-day sharp Show up fully for the biggest play โ locked in, present, in โฆ | 5MG can visual โ the focus and match-day presence can for America's biggest viewing party | Aug 23, 2026 | Sep 06, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | PLANNED โ BRIEF SEP 8, 2026 |
| St. Patrick's Day | St. Patrick's Day | Loose and light Follow the good energy โ fully present in the most social niโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social ease and festive energy can for the bar night | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 04, 2026 | PLANNED โ BRIEF OCT 12, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Memorial Day Weekend | Sunrise summer The season opens with you โ first outdoor gathering, fresh aโฆ | 10MG can visual for the cookout social; 5MG as active daytime option | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 18, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF DEC 8, 2026 |
| July 4th | Independence Day / July 4th | Light it up Freedom, fire, open sky โ summer's most iconic moment, fullyโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social celebration can for the evening fireworks moment | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | Feb 21, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF JAN 11, 2027 |
| DAB Day (7/10) | DAB Day (7/10) | Deep in it The concentrate ceremony, done right โ full elevation, intenโฆ | 60MG can visual as the hero; 25MG as supporting. This is the high-experience occasion. | Feb 20, 2027 | Mar 06, 2027 | Mar 27, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF NOV 9, 2026 |
| National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Ceremony Celebrate the path, honor the plant โ belonging to the commuโฆ | 25MG can visual โ the ceremony and contemplation can for the cannabis community occasion | Apr 02, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | May 07, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF MAR 22, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Labor Day Weekend | Last sparks Golden close of summer โ the final great weekend, fully liveโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social ease can for summer's send-off cookout | Apr 19, 2027 | May 03, 2027 | May 24, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF APR 19, 2027 |
| Halloween Eve (On-Premise) | All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | Into the dark Light your path through the night โ presence and awareness iโฆ | 25MG can visual โ the fully-present, immersive experience can | Jun 12, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 17, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF JUN 7, 2027 |
| Veterans Day | Veterans Day | Purpose clear Honor with presence โ clarity and grounded attention for an โฆ | 5MG can visual โ the clarity and focus can, not a party can | Aug 05, 2027 | Aug 19, 2027 | Sep 09, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 4, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | Warm reunion Rekindle every connection โ richer presence before Thanksgivโฆ | 10MG can visual โ the social warmth and reconnection can for the friends-first gathering | Jul 07, 2027 | Jul 21, 2027 | Aug 11, 2027 | PLANNED โ BRIEF JUN 21, 2027 |
Internal Sales Team โ Sell-In Calendar
Forward-looking pipeline and account planning
๐ INTERNAL SALES TEAM โ PIPELINE & ACCOUNT PLANNING This is your forward-looking sell-in calendar. All holiday names shown here are INTERNAL PLANNING LABELS. Use outward-facing names with all external contacts. Lead all account conversations with CHANNEL + OCCASION + FEELING โ not MG. The distributor and retailer don't sell THC math; they sell the occasion. MG references in this view are for internal routing and category context only โ not for external-facing presentations or sell sheets.
| HOLIDAY (INTERNAL) | OUTWARD-FACING NAME | YEAR | DATE | TIER | CHANNEL | FEELING / OUTCOME | CORE POS | STATUS | DIST. SHIP BY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB Day (7/10) | DAB Day (7/10) | 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Deep in it Complete elevation โ the concentrate ceremony, fully feltโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | URGENT TRIAGE | May 29, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Memorial Day Weekend | 2026 | May 25, 2026 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Open air ease Summer together โ first light of the season, shared and fullโฆ | RUSH ONLY: Case Cards, Shelf Strips, Table Tents (2โ3 wk turnaround) | URGENT TRIAGE | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 | Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 | 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | T1 | 80% Off-Premise / 20% On-Premise | Locked in Full presence, every match โ be in it completely with the woโฆ | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card | URGENT โ BRIEF THIS WEEK | Apr 09, 2026 |
| July 4th | Independence Day / July 4th | 2026 | Jul 04, 2026 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Wide open Light up the night together โ full presence at summer's mostโฆ | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card | URGENT โ RUSH PRODUCTION | May 02, 2026 |
| National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Flowing Community, ceremony, the plant honored โ belonging to somethโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | โ ๏ธ BRIEF DUE APR 14 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Labor Day Weekend | 2026 | Sep 07, 2026 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Golden close The last great weekend โ summer fully felt before the turnโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | โ ๏ธ BRIEF DUE APR 27 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Halloween Eve (On-Premise) | All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | T2 | 70% On-Premise / 30% Off-Premise | Alive in the dark Show up fully, feel everything โ the torch lights the path tโฆ | Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | ON TRACK โ BRIEF JUN 22 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | Veterans Day | 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | T3 | 90% Off-Premise | Grounded Clarity, presence, purpose โ honoring with full attentionโฆ | Poster 11x17 (patriotic, respectful, minimal), Table Tent | PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 4 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | T2 | 60% On-Premise / 40% Off-Premise | Reconnected Light up the reunion โ the warmth of finding your people agaโฆ | Poster 11x17 (warm/harvest theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | ON TRACK โ BRIEF JUL 6 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| New Year's Day + Dry January | New Year's / Dry January | 2027 | Jan 01, 2027 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Clear and ready Start fresh, stay present โ a better beginning to the yearโฆ | Poster 11x17 (clean/minimal/fresh theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 18, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| The Big Game | The Big Game | 2027 | Feb 07, 2027 | T1 | 70% Off-Premise / 30% On-Premise | Game-day sharp Show up fully for the biggest play โ locked in, present, in โฆ | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF SEP 8, 2026 | Dec 06, 2026 |
| St. Patrick's Day | St. Patrick's Day | 2027 | Mar 17, 2027 | T1 | 60% Off-Premise / 40% On-Premise | Loose and light Follow the good energy โ fully present in the most social niโฆ | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF OCT 12, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Memorial Day Weekend | 2027 | May 31, 2027 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Sunrise summer The season opens with you โ first outdoor gathering, fresh aโฆ | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF DEC 8, 2026 | Mar 29, 2027 |
| July 4th | Independence Day / July 4th | 2027 | Jul 04, 2027 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Light it up Freedom, fire, open sky โ summer's most iconic moment, fullyโฆ | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF JAN 11, 2027 | May 02, 2027 |
| DAB Day (7/10) | DAB Day (7/10) | 2027 | Jul 10, 2027 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Deep in it The concentrate ceremony, done right โ full elevation, intenโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF NOV 9, 2026 | May 29, 2027 |
| National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Ceremony Celebrate the path, honor the plant โ belonging to the commuโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF MAR 22, 2027 | Jul 09, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Labor Day Weekend | 2027 | Sep 06, 2027 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Last sparks Golden close of summer โ the final great weekend, fully liveโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF APR 19, 2027 | Jul 26, 2027 |
| Halloween Eve (On-Premise) | All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | 2027 | Oct 30, 2027 | T2 | 70% On-Premise / 30% Off-Premise | Into the dark Light your path through the night โ presence and awareness iโฆ | Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF JUN 7, 2027 | Sep 18, 2027 |
| Veterans Day | Veterans Day | 2027 | Nov 11, 2027 | T3 | 90% Off-Premise | Purpose clear Honor with presence โ clarity and grounded attention for an โฆ | Poster 11x17 (respectful, minimal), Table Tent | PLANNED โ BRIEF AUG 4, 2027 | Oct 21, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | 2027 | Nov 24, 2027 | T2 | 60% On-Premise / 40% Off-Premise | Warm reunion Rekindle every connection โ richer presence before Thanksgivโฆ | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | PLANNED โ BRIEF JUN 21, 2027 | Oct 13, 2027 |
Distributor View โ Inventory & Logistics
Ship windows, stocking deadlines, and in-market execution
๐ DISTRIBUTOR VIEW โ INVENTORY & LOGISTICS CALENDAR This view shows your ship windows, stocking deadlines, and in-market execution targets. IMPORTANT: This document uses rights-safe naming in the 'Program Name' column. All outward-facing program names reflect approved generic language โ no protected event marks unless written rights are confirmed. Plan orders by tier: Tier 1 = full program with all POS; Tier 2 = core POS; Tier 3 = 1โ2 items only. Channel split: 90% Off-Premise / 10% On-Premise overall. Use channel column to right-size order by account type.
| PROGRAM NAME | DATE | TIER | CHANNEL | SHIP TO DIST. BY | RETAIL EXEC BY | IN-MARKET | CORE POS ITEMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB Day (7/10) | Jul 10, 2026 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | May 29, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 25, 2026 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Mar 23, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | May 04, 2026 | RUSH ONLY: Case Cards, Shelf Strips, Table Tents (2โ3 wk turnaround) |
| Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | T1 | 80% Off-Premise / 20% On-Premise | Apr 09, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card |
| Independence Day / July 4th | Jul 04, 2026 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | May 02, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card |
| Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug 20, 2026 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Jul 09, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Labor Day Weekend | Sep 07, 2026 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | Oct 30, 2026 | T2 | 70% On-Premise / 30% Off-Premise | Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 09, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | T3 | 90% Off-Premise | Oct 21, 2026 | Nov 04, 2026 | Nov 04, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (patriotic, respectful, minimal), Table Tent |
| Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | Nov 25, 2026 | T2 | 60% On-Premise / 40% Off-Premise | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 04, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (warm/harvest theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| New Year's / Dry January | Jan 01, 2027 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Nov 20, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (clean/minimal/fresh theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| The Big Game | Feb 07, 2027 | T1 | 70% Off-Premise / 30% On-Premise | Dec 06, 2026 | Jan 03, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| St. Patrick's Day | Mar 17, 2027 | T1 | 60% Off-Premise / 40% On-Premise | Jan 13, 2027 | Feb 10, 2027 | Feb 24, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 31, 2027 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Mar 29, 2027 | Apr 26, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Independence Day / July 4th | Jul 04, 2027 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | May 02, 2027 | May 30, 2027 | Jun 13, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| DAB Day (7/10) | Jul 10, 2027 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | May 29, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug 20, 2027 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Jul 09, 2027 | Jul 30, 2027 | Aug 06, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Labor Day Weekend | Sep 06, 2027 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Jul 26, 2027 | Aug 16, 2027 | Aug 23, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | Oct 30, 2027 | T2 | 70% On-Premise / 30% Off-Premise | Sep 18, 2027 | Oct 09, 2027 | Oct 16, 2027 | Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2027 | T3 | 90% Off-Premise | Oct 21, 2027 | Nov 04, 2027 | Nov 04, 2027 | Poster 11x17 (respectful, minimal), Table Tent |
| Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | Nov 24, 2027 | T2 | 60% On-Premise / 40% Off-Premise | Oct 13, 2027 | Nov 03, 2027 | Nov 10, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card |
Retailer View โ In-Store Execution Guide
Retail execution windows and recommended POS placements
๐ช RETAILER / ACCOUNT VIEW โ IN-STORE EXECUTION GUIDE This view shows your retail execution windows and recommended POS placements. ALL program names in this view use rights-safe language. Use only the names shown here in any in-store displays, sell sheets, or consumer-facing materials. Message hierarchy for all in-store POS: LIGHT YOUR PATH โ Feeling (the occasion) โ Hero Can Visual โ Supplemental MG reference only. Lead with the consumer occasion โ the shopper is choosing a feeling, not a THC dose. No replacement language, no anti-beer positioning.
| PROGRAM NAME | DATE | TIER | CHANNEL | RETAIL EXEC BY | IN-MARKET | CORE POS | SUPPLEMENTAL POS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAB Day (7/10) | Jul 10, 2026 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Jun 19, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Cannabis Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Premium Counter Card w/ QR |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 25, 2026 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Apr 20, 2026 | May 04, 2026 | RUSH ONLY: Case Cards, Shelf Strips, Table Tents (2โ3 wk turnaround) | Patriotic Bunting Strip |
| Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | T1 | 80% Off-Premise / 20% On-Premise | May 07, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card | Flag Bunting Strip, Cooler Door Cling, QR Counter Card, Event Wristband |
| Independence Day / July 4th | Jul 04, 2026 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | May 30, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Card | Patriotic Floor Decal, Cooler Door Cling, Holiday Neck Hanger, Shelf Strip |
| Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug 20, 2026 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Cannabis Leaf Die-Cut Shelf Talker |
| Labor Day Weekend | Sep 07, 2026 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | End of Summer Cooler Cling, Themed Coozie |
| All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | Oct 30, 2026 | T2 | 70% On-Premise / 30% Off-Premise | Oct 09, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Custom Black/Orange Coaster Set, LED Backbar Display, Glow Neck Hanger |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | T3 | 90% Off-Premise | Nov 04, 2026 | Nov 04, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (patriotic, respectful, minimal), Table Tent | โ |
| Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | Nov 25, 2026 | T2 | 60% On-Premise / 40% Off-Premise | Nov 04, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (warm/harvest theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Holiday Bar Menu Insert, Window Cling, On-Premise Counter Mat |
| New Year's / Dry January | Jan 01, 2027 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Poster 11x17 (clean/minimal/fresh theme), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | QR Counter Card (Dry Jan occasion content), Window Cling, Themed Coozie |
| The Big Game | Feb 07, 2027 | T1 | 70% Off-Premise / 30% On-Premise | Jan 03, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Tailgate Bin Shipper Display, Cooler Door Cling, Floor Decal, Stadium Cup Offer Card |
| St. Patrick's Day | Mar 17, 2027 | T1 | 60% Off-Premise / 40% On-Premise | Feb 10, 2027 | Feb 24, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Bar Rail Mat, Custom Coaster Set, Cooler Door Cling, Green/Gold LED Display |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 31, 2027 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | Apr 26, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Outdoor Banner, Cooler Door Cling, Floor Decal, Holiday Neck Hanger, Patriotic Strip |
| Independence Day / July 4th | Jul 04, 2027 | T1 | 90% Off-Premise | May 30, 2027 | Jun 13, 2027 | Poster 18x24, Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Patriotic Floor Decal, Fireworks Cooler Door Cling, Holiday Neck Hanger, Pole Topper |
| DAB Day (7/10) | Jul 10, 2027 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Jun 19, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Cannabis Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Limited Edition Coozie |
| Aug. 20 / National Cannabis Appreciation Day | Aug 20, 2027 | T2 | Off & On-Premise | Jul 30, 2027 | Aug 06, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Premium Counter Card w/ QR, Die-Cut Shelf Talker, Cannabis Coozie |
| Labor Day Weekend | Sep 06, 2027 | T2 | 90% Off-Premise | Aug 16, 2027 | Aug 23, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | End of Summer Cooler Cling, Themed Coozie |
| All Hallows' Eve / Halloween Eve | Oct 30, 2027 | T2 | 70% On-Premise / 30% Off-Premise | Oct 09, 2027 | Oct 16, 2027 | Poster 11x17 (dark/atmospheric), Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Black/Orange Coaster Set, LED Backbar Display, Glow Neck Hanger |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2027 | T3 | 90% Off-Premise | Nov 04, 2027 | Nov 04, 2027 | Poster 11x17 (respectful, minimal), Table Tent | โ |
| Thanksgiving Eve / The Reunion Night | Nov 24, 2027 | T2 | 60% On-Premise / 40% Off-Premise | Nov 03, 2027 | Nov 10, 2027 | Poster 11x17, Table Tent, Case Card, Rack Display Card | Holiday Bar Menu Insert, Window Cling, Counter Mat |
POS Catalog โ 30 Items | Light Your Path Brand System
Classified by asset type within the Light Your Path creative architecture
POS ASSET TYPE SYSTEM โ Light Your Path Brand Architecture:
HERO CAN VISUAL โ POS where the can visual dominates and does the choosing for the shopper
OUTCOME MESSAGE โ POS carrying the Light Your Path + Feeling/Outcome message
EDUCATION + SUPPORT โ POS supporting the choice after engagement (where MG lives as information, not headline)
ALWAYS-ON BRAND โ Permanent brand presence building occasion association without explanation
HERO CAN VISUAL โ POS where the can visual dominates and does the choosing for the shopper
OUTCOME MESSAGE โ POS carrying the Light Your Path + Feeling/Outcome message
EDUCATION + SUPPORT โ POS supporting the choice after engagement (where MG lives as information, not headline)
ALWAYS-ON BRAND โ Permanent brand presence building occasion association without explanation
| ITEM NAME | ASSET TYPE | DESCRIPTION | CHANNEL | PROGRAMS | EVERYDAY JOB (Light Your Path) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERMANENT | |||||
| Torch Branded Portable Display | HERO CAN VISUAL | Versatile branded floor/counter display for any account placement | Off & On-Premise | All | Locate the product and cue the moment โ the can visual does the choosing. |
| Torch LED Display | HERO CAN VISUAL | Illuminated backlit display for premium retail / bar placement | Off & On-Premise | Tier 1 + Key Tier 2 | Create destination placement โ the lit can pulls the eye and builds the Light Your Path brand idea. |
| Torch Buckets | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | On-premise ice bucket with Torch branding for bar/venue service | On-Premise | All On-Premise | Bar-top brand presence โ builds the occasion association naturally. |
| Torch Table Tents | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Standard branded table tent with customizable holiday inserts | Off & On-Premise | All | Carry the Light Your Path message + hero can visual at the table or counter. Holiday insert: LIGHT YOUR PATH / Feeling + Outcome / Hero Can Image. MG as micro badge only. |
| Torch Window Clings | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Storefront and cooler door window decals | Off-Premise | All | Signal to the shopper: Torch is inside, the moment is possible. |
| Torch Shelf Strips | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Branded shelf edge strips for product location identification | Off-Premise | All | Locate the product at shelf and create consistent choice architecture in every account. |
| Torch Postcard (Nano/Flavor/Pricing) | EDUCATION + SUPPORT | Consumer education card: nanoencapsulation, flavors, MG dosing, pricing | Off & On-Premise | All | Quietly reassure the shopper and give them information they need after the can has already cued the choice. The ONLY place MG lives as primary information. |
| Torch MG Ladder Shelf Talker | EDUCATION + SUPPORT | 5 / 10 / 25 / 60MG dosage occasion guide at shelf | Off-Premise | All | Support the choice after the shopper has already engaged โ decode the system, don't lead with it. |
| Torch Fidget Spinners | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | Branded premium for consumer and rep giveaway | Off & On-Premise | All / Events | Extend the Torch brand beyond the shelf โ into accounts, into hands, into conversations. |
| Torch Coozies | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | Can cooler/sleeve for consumer promotion | Off & On-Premise | All | Extend the brand moment to point of consumption. Holiday colorways add seasonal occasion energy. |
| Torch Coasters | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | Branded coasters for on-premise accounts | On-Premise | All On-Premise | On-premise brand presence at the table โ Light Your Path at the moment of consumption. |
| Torch Key Chain / Bottle Opener | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | Branded utility premium item | Off & On-Premise | All / Events | Put the Torch brand in pockets and on key rings โ persistent everyday brand impression. |
| Dog Plush Toys | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | Branded plush mascot toy for rep and consumer gifting | Off & On-Premise | All / Events | Create an emotional brand connection that lives beyond the transaction โ shareable, keepable, memorable. |
| HOLIDAY CORE | |||||
| Holiday Poster 11x17 | OUTCOME MESSAGE | 4-color holiday-themed retail poster, standard size โ all programs | Off & On-Premise | All Programs | Apply the Light Your Path national system to the specific seasonal moment. Hierarchy: LIGHT YOUR PATH โ Feeling + Outcome โ Hero Can Visual โ Optional micro MG badge. |
| Holiday Poster 18x24 | HERO CAN VISUAL | 4-color holiday-themed poster, large format โ Tier 1 programs only | Off-Premise | Tier 1 Only | Create an unmissable in-store destination for Tier 1 holiday programs. The can is the hero at scale. |
| Holiday Case Card | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Holiday-branded case stackout/display card | Off-Premise | All Tier 1 + Tier 2 | Convert the case stack into a brand moment โ cue the occasion, not the category mechanics. |
| Holiday Rack Display Card | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Holiday-branded rack card for cooler/beverage sections | Off-Premise | All Tier 1 + Tier 2 | Convert the cold-beverage decision moment into a Torch moment โ the hero can image cues the choice. |
| RECOMMENDED AUGMENT | |||||
| Cooler Door Cling (Holiday) | HERO CAN VISUAL | Large-format holiday cooler door cling for refrigerated retail sections | Off-Premise | Tier 1 Programs | Claim the cooler door โ make Torch unmissable at the moment the shopper reaches for a cold beverage. |
| Floor Decal (Holiday) | OUTCOME MESSAGE | High-traffic retail floor graphic โ durable vinyl, holiday themed | Off-Premise | The Big Game, July 4th, Memorial Day, Soccer Tournament | Guide the shopper toward the Torch display โ 'Light Your Path' as a literal wayfinding moment in-store. |
| Holiday Can Neck Hanger | OUTCOME MESSAGE | On-pack promotional hanger carrying holiday feeling + outcome message | Off-Premise | Tier 1 Programs | Carry the holiday message directly to the can โ the hanger and the can together create the complete Light Your Path system. |
| QR Counter Card | EDUCATION + SUPPORT | Digital bridge card with QR linking to occasion content, brand story, consumer guidance | Off & On-Premise | National Cannabis Day, Dry January, DAB Day (7/10) | Bridge from the POS moment to the deeper brand story โ for consumers who want to know more before choosing. |
| Bar Counter Mat (Holiday) | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Branded rubber bar/counter mat for on-premise bar placement | On-Premise | St. Patrick's Day, The Big Game, Thanksgiving Eve, Halloween Eve | Cue the bartender and the consumer at the order moment โ the mat creates the Torch occasion in the bar environment. |
| Holiday Shelf Strip (Die-Cut) | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Holiday-themed die-cut shelf edge strip | Off-Premise | All Tier 1 | Elevate the shelf presence for Tier 1 holidays โ make the holiday moment visible at the product level. |
| Holiday Shipper / Floor Display | HERO CAN VISUAL | Seasonal floor shipper display for 6-pack or variety pack | Off-Premise | The Big Game, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day | Create a freestanding brand destination in high-traffic retail โ Torch as the featured occasion choice. |
| Holiday Coaster Set (On-Premise) | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Holiday-specific branded coasters for on-premise bars | On-Premise | Halloween Eve, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving Eve | Extend the Light Your Path holiday message to the consumption moment. |
| Holiday LED Glorifier (Backbar) | HERO CAN VISUAL | Holiday-specific illuminated backbar display for premium on-premise | On-Premise | St. Patrick's Day, Halloween Eve, The Big Game | Make Torch the most visible brand on the backbar โ the lit can is the Light Your Path idea in the space. |
| Event Wristband (Branded) | ALWAYS-ON BRAND | Branded fabric wristband for events and on-premise activations | On-Premise / Events | Soccer Tournament, The Big Game, St. Patrick's Day | Create a wearable Torch brand moment at activations โ every wristband in the room is a brand impression. |
| HOLIDAY SPECIFIC | |||||
| Soccer Tournament Flag Bunting Strip | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Branded banner/bunting strip with summer soccer tournament theme and national flags | Off & On-Premise | Global Summer Soccer Tournament 2026 ONLY | Capture the global cultural energy of the soccer occasion without IP exposure. โ ๏ธ RIGHTS: Use generic 'summer soccer tournament' language only. |
| The Big Game Tailgate Bin | HERO CAN VISUAL | Branded tub/bin display for the Big Game retail placement | Off-Premise | The Big Game ONLY | Create a freestanding Torch destination for the Big Game occasion. โ ๏ธ RIGHTS: 'The Big Game' only in all outward-facing creative. No 'Super Bowl,' 'NFL,' or related marks. |
| St. Patrick's Day Bar Mat | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Branded rubber rail mat in green/gold colorway for bar top | On-Premise | St. Patrick's Day ONLY | Own the bar rail on St. Patrick's Day โ the most visible on-premise surface on the biggest bar night of spring. |
| Independence Day Patriotic Pole Topper | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Red/white/blue branded header card and pole topper for display | Off-Premise | July 4th ONLY | Create a patriotic display destination that cues the July 4th moment. Government holiday โ no rights concerns. |
| Halloween Glow Neck Hanger | OUTCOME MESSAGE | Glow-in-dark limited edition neck hanger for Halloween Eve | Off & On-Premise | Halloween Eve ONLY | Create a tactile, shareable Halloween brand moment โ the glow hanger + can visual = Light Your Path in the dark. |
Holiday Profiles โ Outcome-Led Creative Direction
Social Moment โ Feeling/Outcome โ LYP Application โ Hero Can โ Creative Direction
PROFILE LOGIC FLOW (apply in this order):
โ SOCIAL MOMENT โ What's the real occasion? What are people actually doing?
โก FEELING / OUTCOME โ What does Torch help unlock in this specific moment?
โข LYP APPLICATION โ How does "Light Your Path" land specifically for this occasion?
โฃ HERO CAN VISUAL โ Which SKU should be the visual hero, and why?
โค CREATIVE DIRECTION โ Tone, visual territory, copy direction, channel-specific notes
MG is derived from the occasion โ it is the last output of this logic, not the starting point.
โ SOCIAL MOMENT โ What's the real occasion? What are people actually doing?
โก FEELING / OUTCOME โ What does Torch help unlock in this specific moment?
โข LYP APPLICATION โ How does "Light Your Path" land specifically for this occasion?
โฃ HERO CAN VISUAL โ Which SKU should be the visual hero, and why?
โค CREATIVE DIRECTION โ Tone, visual territory, copy direction, channel-specific notes
MG is derived from the occasion โ it is the last output of this logic, not the starting point.