Fat Nugs Magazine Announces Retail Partnership with Shangri-La Dispensaries, Expanding Independent Cannabis Media into Connecticut, Missouri, and Ohio
Atlanta, GA – 3/20/2026 – Fat Nugs Magazine (FNM), the independent cannabis publication known for its collectible print editions, cultural storytelling, and deep educational content, is proud to announce a new retail partnership with Shangri-La Dispensaries, a respected multi-state cannabis retailer with 12 locations across Connecticut, Missouri, and Ohio.
This new partnership marks a significant milestone for Fat Nugs Magazine as the publication continues to expand its national retail footprint. Through this collaboration, Shangri-La Dispensaries will carry Fat Nugs Magazine at its locations, bringing high-quality cannabis journalism, education, and culture directly to patients and consumers across three states. Notably, this partnership introduces Fat Nugs Magazine into two brand-new markets for the publication: Missouri and Connecticut, further extending FNM’s reach into emerging cannabis communities.
Shangri-La Dispensaries has built a reputation for delivering a welcoming and informed retail experience centered around patient care, consumer education, and thoughtful product curation. That mission aligns closely with the editorial philosophy behind Fat Nugs Magazine, which has spent the past several years elevating cannabis journalism through authentic storytelling, in-depth features, expert perspectives, and striking photography.
Founded by journalist and cannabis advocate Dustin Hoxworth, Fat Nugs Magazine has grown from a grassroots independent publication into a nationally distributed cannabis magazine and global force reaching readers across the world. Known for its premium print editions and weekly digital magazine, FNM covers everything from cultivation science and concentrates to cannabis policy, culture, and the people pushing the plant forward.
By placing Fat Nugs Magazine directly inside Shangri-La’s retail locations, the partnership aims to deepen the connection between cannabis consumers and credible, engaging information about the plant.
“Education and community are at the heart of everything we do at Shangri-La,” said Andrew Gruver, Creative Director at Shangri-La Dispensaries. “Partnering with Fat Nugs Magazine allows us to offer our customers something meaningful beyond the transaction. The magazine brings thoughtful journalism, creativity, and real cannabis culture into our stores, giving patients and consumers a deeper understanding of the plant and the people shaping this industry.”
Fat Nugs Magazine’s editorial approach focuses on elevating cannabis conversations beyond surface-level marketing and hype. Each issue combines educational articles, interviews with industry leaders, historical explorations of cannabis genetics, culinary features, scientific research, and visual storytelling designed to celebrate the complexity and culture surrounding the plant.
The addition of Shangri-La Dispensaries to FNM’s growing network of retail partners strengthens that mission by placing trusted information directly into the hands of consumers at the moment they are engaging with cannabis products.
“This partnership with Shangri-La represents exactly the kind of collaboration we believe in,” said Dustin Hoxworth, Founder and Editor-at-Large of Fat Nugs Magazine. “Andrew and the entire Shangri-La team clearly care about education, community, and giving people a thoughtful cannabis experience. Bringing Fat Nugs Magazine into their stores means patients and consumers in Connecticut, Missouri, and Ohio now have access to independent cannabis journalism that helps them learn more about the plant, the culture, and the people behind it.”
Hoxworth added that expanding into new states remains a major priority for the magazine as legalization continues to reshape the national cannabis landscape.
“For decades, cannabis was misunderstood, misrepresented, and stigmatized,” Hoxworth continued. “Independent cannabis media plays a critical role in helping correct that narrative. It’s our goal is to provide accurate education, beautiful storytelling, and authentic perspectives from across the cannabis community. Partnering with retailers like Shangri-La helps us bring that mission directly to the people who care about this plant the most.”
The partnership will place Fat Nugs Magazine’s latest print editions in Shangri-La Dispensary locations across Connecticut, Missouri, and Ohio, giving customers the opportunity to explore cannabis culture, science, and storytelling while visiting their local dispensary.
As Fat Nugs Magazine continues expanding its national distribution network, collaborations with forward-thinking retailers like Shangri-La Dispensaries demonstrate how cannabis media and retail can work together to elevate education, transparency, and community engagement within the industry.
Patients and consumers visiting Shangri-La Dispensaries can learn more about the retailer’s locations and offerings at
https://shangriladispensaries.com/
Readers interested in exploring Fat Nugs Magazine’s print and digital publications can visit
www.fatnugsmag.com
About Shangri-La Dispensaries
Shangri-La Dispensaries is one of the nation’s leading multistate cannabis operators, with expanding retail, manufacturing, and cultivation operations in Missouri, Ohio, and Connecticut. To learn more about the company and its mission to improve the lives and health of its customers and communities, visit shangriladispensaries.com.
About Fat Nugs Magazine
Fat Nugs Magazine is an independent cannabis publication based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to telling the real stories behind the plant. Through premium print editions, a weekly digital magazine, and original storytelling projects, FNM explores cannabis culture, science, cultivation, policy, and the people driving the industry forward. Known for its high-quality photography, thoughtful journalism, and unapologetically independent voice, Fat Nugs Magazine continues to expand its reach across the United States and internationally.
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