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Two years ago, Mann says, he had never seen a pot plant. Today, he envisions weGrow becoming the “Wal-Mart of Weed,” a vertically integrated chain of big-box stores perfectly positioned to cash in on California’s booming marijuana industry as it moves from the shadows to the mainstream.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Weedmart: Marijuana Superstores | Mother Jones<\/a><\/p>\n

Wal-Mart? Now that’s an unfortunate goal if I ever saw one. Does that mean that “progressive pot tycoon” wants to perpetuate sexism by denying women supervisor roles? Or perhaps push the limits of what labor laws allow by only giving out part time contracts to avoid health care benefits for employees? Or maybe pushing farmers (in this case growers) to sell below cost? Driving out small pot retailers? I want to know more about this revolutionary business model!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Two years ago, Mann says, he had never seen a pot plant. Today, he envisions weGrow becoming the “Wal-Mart of Weed,” a vertically integrated chain of big-box stores perfectly positioned to cash in on California’s booming marijuana industry as it moves from the shadows to the mainstream. Weedmart: Marijuana Superstores | Mother Jones Wal-Mart? 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