With ‘CBD HQ,' Vitamin Shoppe Reflects US Industry Confidence In Cannabidiols Market's Future
Executive Summary
Vitamin Shoppe rolls out CBD HQ sections in 572 stores in 39 states, citing strong word-of-mouth demand for products. The national retailer’s move could reflect growing bullishness by industry after FDA sent unpublished draft guidance on CBD enforcement for White House clearance.
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