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Market Insights Snapshot
Kikoko's performance across different product categories in California shows varied dynamics. In the Beverage category, Kikoko experienced a slight decline in rank from May to August 2025, moving from 20th to 24th. This downward trend might be indicative of increased competition or shifting consumer preferences within the beverage sector. The Capsules category, however, tells a different story, with Kikoko maintaining a steady 4th place rank throughout the same period. This consistency suggests a strong market presence and consumer loyalty in this category, despite a decrease in sales from June to August. Meanwhile, in the Edible category, Kikoko's rank fluctuated, peaking at 34th in June before dropping back to 41st by August, which could be a sign of volatility in consumer tastes or market dynamics in this segment.
It's noteworthy that Kikoko did not make it into the top 30 brands in the Edible category for any of the months analyzed, which could be a point of concern for the brand as it indicates potential areas for growth or improvement. The lack of top 30 placement highlights the competitive nature of the Edible market in California and the challenges Kikoko faces in gaining a stronger foothold. On the other hand, the Capsules category's consistent ranking suggests that Kikoko has carved out a niche that resonates well with consumers. This could serve as a strategic advantage and a potential area for the brand to focus its efforts on capitalizing further. While the Beverage category shows a downward trend, the overall sales figures and rankings provide a nuanced picture of Kikoko's market performance and areas where it can leverage its strengths or enhance its competitive edge.
Competitive Landscape
In the competitive landscape of the California cannabis capsules market, Kikoko consistently held the 4th rank from May to August 2025. Despite a stable ranking, Kikoko faces intense competition from brands like Breez and ABX / AbsoluteXtracts, which maintained higher ranks at 2nd and 3rd respectively. Notably, Breez experienced a decline in sales over these months, yet still outperformed Kikoko. Meanwhile, ABX / AbsoluteXtracts also saw a decrease in sales, but maintained their rank. Kikoko's sales showed a slight fluctuation, peaking in June before declining in August. The brand's consistent ranking amidst these dynamics suggests a stable market position, but the downward sales trend indicates a need for strategic adjustments to enhance competitiveness. Additionally, Buddies improved their rank from 6th to 5th, indicating rising competition from lower-ranked brands.
Notable Products
In August 2025, Kikoko's top-performing product was XTabs - Indica High Dose Tablets 20-Pack (1000mg) in the Capsules category, reclaiming the top rank from previous months with sales of 3,447 units. The XTabs - Sativa High Dose Tablets 20-Pack (1000mg) followed closely in the second position, having dropped from its first-place ranking in June and July. XTabs - Hybrid High Dose Tablets 20-Pack (1000mg) consistently held the third spot across all months. Little Helpers - CBN/THC/Melatonin 3:2 Sleep Mints 20-Pack maintained its fourth position, despite a significant decline in sales from earlier months. Meanwhile, Little Helpers - THC/THCV 1:1 Boost Botanical Mints 20-Pack remained steady at fifth place, with a slight decrease in sales compared to July.
Top Selling Cannabis Brands
Data for this report comes from real-time sales reporting by participating cannabis retailers via their point-of-sale systems, which are linked up with Headset’s business intelligence software. Headset’s data is very reliable, as it comes digitally direct from our partner retailers. However, the potential does exist for misreporting in the instance of duplicates, incorrectly classified products, inaccurate entry of products into point-of-sale systems, or even simple human error at the point of purchase. Thus, there is a slight margin of error to consider. Brands listed on this page are ranked in the top twenty within the market and product category by total retail sales volume.