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October 13, 2025
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Our Read-In doubles as today’s Decoded Insight, because what’s happening at Target may reshape how hemp and marijuana coexist, and who controls the future of cannabinoid beverages. The pilot looks like progress, but the fine print tells a deeper story about balance sheets, slotting fees, and who actually survives once mainstream retail decides to play.
🏪 Target’s hemp pilot stresses balance sheets, not beverages
📈 Retail data, slotting fees, and market consolidation ahead
🌿 Hemp’s biggest test yet for legitimacy and survival
Where regulation meets real-world leverage.
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