Once upon a time, Target was the land of sensible socks, clearance candles, and a hypnotic red logo that made suburban moms and stoned millennials alike feel safe. But now? Target’s stepping into a whole new vibe — and it’s less “corporate khaki” and more “corporate kush.”
Yep, America’s favorite big-box enabler just started selling THC-infused drinks in select Minnesota stores, and the results are exactly what you’d expect: people are very into it. A new poll found that more than half of cannabis consumers said they’d be more likely to shop at Target knowing they could grab some bubbly with a buzz while they’re there.
That’s right — the same place you buy laundry detergent and patio furniture is now a gateway to your weekend chill. Roughly a third of poll respondents said they’d only make the trip if their local store carried the drinks, while another 16 percent basically said, “Target, you had me at THC.” The rest? Still loyal to their usual dispensary runs, or maybe just too baked to fill out the survey.
The message is loud and clear: stoners love convenience. And who can blame them? The idea of snagging a can of hemp-derived happiness while browsing throw pillows is peak modern multitasking. It’s a small but seismic shift — not just in what’s sold, but in who Target’s inviting through the automatic doors.
Corporate America’s starting to catch the scent. The cannabis wave has already washed over local coffee shops and boutique bars; now, it’s creeping into the fluorescent glow of mainstream retail. And Target, of all places, just became the first big bullseye in the movement.
Of course, the legal lines are still blurry. Hemp-derived THC drinks are walking that fine line between “federally legal” and “congressional headache.” But while lawmakers argue semantics, Target’s quietly turning shopping trips into mini adventures for the mildly elevated.
Picture it: Saturday afternoon. You grab your cart, toss in a new toaster, maybe a fuzzy blanket, and end your trip with a chilled can of THC seltzer. You’re not just running errands anymore — you’re curating a vibe.
So yeah, Target might still be where your mom buys her Halloween candy and yoga pants. But now, thanks to a little cannabis creativity, it’s also where she might finally understand what all the “good energy” talk is about.
Because if one thing’s clear, it’s this: Target’s not just hitting the retail bullseye — it’s hitting a whole new high.
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