CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aldershot Resources Ltd. d.b.a. Solo Growth Corp.™ (the “Company” or “Solo Growth”) (TSX-V: ALZ) is pleased to provide an update on our retail strategy for the YSS by Solo™ stores.

In Ontario, the Company has secured 15 premiere locations in Waterloo, Hamilton (3), Brampton (2), London, Guelph, Cambridge, Woodstock, Barrie and Burlington.  In addition, the Company is evaluating 53 opportunities across other communities including, among others, Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, Kingston and Kitchener.  

Based on the November 14, 2018 announcement by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario, all applicants have the opportunity to open a maximum of 75 locations in Ontario.  The Ontario regulations limit equity ownership in cannabis retailers by licensed producers and their affiliates (“LPs”) to a maximum of 9.9%. Solo Growth will continue to aggressively pursue Ontario locations based on our strategically maintained independence from LPs and our real estate expertise. The Company is working diligently towards the December 17, 2018 on-line application date and the April 1, 2019 privatization date.

In light of the November 21, 2018 announcement by the Alberta Gaming Liquor & Cannabis Commission (“AGLC”) that “due to the national shortage [of cannabis], AGLC is temporarily suspending accepting new applications and issuing any additional cannabis retail licenses”, Solo Growth will continue to allocate capital to its Ontario retail strategy.

In Alberta, Solo Growth has 25 license applications pending with AGLC, including the Vermilion YSS by Solo location which is complete and awaiting final inspection.  We will focus on the highest profile locations of the 20 development permitted stores in Alberta, including locations in Edmonton (2), Calgary, Stony Plain (2), Grande Prairie (2), Spruce Grove and Lethbridge as well as finalizing construction on Vegreville and Lloydminster locations for AGLC inspections.  Given the market opportunity in Ontario, Solo Growth will continue to high grade its portfolio of opportunities to those representing the best returns.

Given the current regulatory and market environment, Solo Growth is confirming guidance for year end 2019 of 25 stores but with a focus on our Ontario retail strategy.  As previously guided, we will have 3-5 stores constructed by year end 2018 in Alberta, however, opening dates will be subject to the re-opening of the AGLC licensing process.

About Solo Growth Corp.^TM

The Company is executing on a retail cannabis business strategy as “Solo Growth Corp.”™ with the retail store fronts operating as “YSS by Solo”.  With its proven operational expertise and unique experience in controlled substance retail, Solo Growth intends to become a premiere retailer and the trusted destination for recreational-use cannabis in Canada and deliver returns through proven operating strategies. 

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