be the most interested in the products.”
“ Our stores now carry close to 400 labels of THC / CBD liquids and edibles,” he adds.“ I have not heard of one operation that is reporting slow sales. Outstate Minnesota is also having success as residents of rural communities are enjoying the products also.”
As someone now managing the retail sales of cannabis products at the beverage alcohol retail level, what does Larsen see looking ahead?
“ Many times I think of what it was like during Prohibition and finally the repeal of a law that lasted 13 years,” he says.“ I can imagine that the repeal polarized many people with concerns about alcohol consumption. I believe we are experiencing some of that polarization currently with the legalization of cannabis. In many ways the two products have the same issues that, rightly so, make people uneasy about it. Much like alcohol, there is a use and demand for cannabis in our society when used properly and not abused. At this point in time, Pandora’ s Box has been opened and it is up to good retailers to exercise control when selling cannabis products.”•
“ The demand for THC / CBD liquids and edibles has been phenomenal!” reports Michael Larson, Liquor Operations Manager, City of St. Anthony Village
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