Cannabis Sales Surge; Adweek's Wholesome April Fools' Alternative: Thursday's First Things First

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Considered an Essential Business, Cannabis Sales Surge as Consumers Hunker Down

Ever wonder what everyone’s doing in their socially distanced spare time? Before the coronavirus pandemic, April 20, 2019 (ya know, the unofficial holiday of cannabis), was the high-water mark for legal cannabis sales.

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