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• The St. Louis Business Journal reports on how Dierbergs has begun selling products containing cannabidiol, or CBD - the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis - at all 25 of its grocery stores.

“Customers were asking for CBD Oil,” Ron Edelen, Dierbergs' nonfoods category manager, said in a statement. “The interest was significant enough that we felt it was time to bring the product in. Now we hear from customers who appreciate its availability in our stores.”

According to the story, “Dierbergs began a rollout of the CBD products this spring, and its offerings now include leading national brands such as Charlotte’s Web, Plus CBD Oil, RE Botanicals and Sagely Naturals. The CBD products include sprays, drops, capsules and softgels.

“Dierbergs' shelves also offer hemp-derived CBD oil in balms, creams and other health-and-beauty aids, the grocer said. The company also stocks pet-friendly CBD products, which it says ‘is increasingly prescribed by veterinarians for the products’ purported calming effects on cats and dogs’.”
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