Hightails, LLC Expands Illinois Distribution Network Through Marketplace Selections

Partnership Brings BLACK MARKET THC Beverages to Retailers Across Illinois Outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area

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NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 — Hightails, LLC, the parent company behind BLACK MARKET and HIGH STANDARD hemp-derived THC beverages, today announced a new distribution partnership with Marketplace Selections, bringing one of Illinois' most respected family-owned beverage distributors into the company's rapidly expanding national network. Peoria-based Marketplace Selections will distribute Hightails’ premium THC beverage portfolio throughout Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.

The partnership underscores Hightails’ breakout growth, as the company continues building distribution for its premium, multi-format hemp-derived THC beverages known for distinctive positioning at the intersection of cannabis culture, hospitality, and modern beverage innovation. Marketplace Selections is a family-owned wine, beer, THC, and spirits distributor serving retailers throughout Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area through a customer-first approach focused on education, product quality, and exceptional service. The company has established itself as a trusted partner for both suppliers and retailers seeking innovative beverage brands and category growth opportunities.

“Marketplace Selections has built an outstanding reputation for service, education, and brand development throughout Illinois,” said Adam Fagan, CRO of Hightails, LLC.

“Illinois has seen incredible consumer demand for THC beverages,” said Nate Gannon of Marketplace Selections. “The Hightails portfolio was designed to appeal to different consumers with the 750 and 120ml formats. Both Black Market and High Standard work well for both on- and off-premise customers.”

About Hightails, LLC
Hightails, LLC is a beverage company redefining social drinking through hemp-derived THC innovation. As the parent company of BLACK MARKET and HIGH STANDARD, Hightails blends cannabis expertise with premium beverage formulation to create products that merge functionality and flavor. With a focus on Delta-9 THC, sophisticated branding, and consumer-driven design, Hightails is shaping the future of alcohol alternatives for modern consumers. Learn more at Hightails.com. License Number: OCM-HMPD-25-01207.

About Marketplace Selections
Marketplace Selections is a family-owned wine, beer, THC, and spirits distributor in Illinois. With a commitment to education, product quality, and exceptional customer service, Marketplace Selections helps suppliers build brands while providing retailers with innovative products and category expertise.

About BLACK MARKET
BLACK MARKET is the first true THC beverage for cannabis people, created by a team with over 30 years of cannabis culture experience. With federally legal hemp-derived Delta-9 THC, wellness ingredients, and bold branding, BLACK MARKET delivers a sophisticated, rebellious alternative to alcohol. The brand stands unapologetically at the intersection of luxury and deviance, inviting drinkers to sip into a lifestyle defined by authenticity, indulgence, and edge. Learn more at DrinkBlackMarket.com.

About HIGH STANDARD
From the makers of Black Market, High Standard is poured when the people are right, the music is perfect, and memories are to be made. Hibiscus delivers a crisp ruby-bright snap and naturally vivid color, while saffron layers in a smooth floral-gold warmth that feels unapologetically premium. Together, they're botanicals admired for their antioxidant-rich profiles and feel-good ritual energy.

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