Hot Topic: Should Dry January participants forgo cannabis beverages?

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A cannabis-infused beverage brand, Cann, is promoting itself as an option for Dry January participants.

You tell us: Are cannabis drinks consistent with the spirit of Dry January, or should Dry January participants avoid those, too? Cast your vote here.

Circling back: Last time, based on a prediction from a resale executive’s prediction that more brick-and-mortar locations will carry used items alongside new ones, we asked if you thought that was a good idea. Nearly two out of three (64.3%) of you said yes, more retailers should carry used products alongside new ones in their brick-and-mortar locations. Another 31.6% of you disagreed, saying retailers should offer used products only on separate, dedicated websites, while 4.1% of you didn’t know or weren’t sure.