Walmart has rarely wavered from founder Sam Walton's gospel of Christian free enterprise or his conservatism.
So it should come as no surprise that, over the years, the world's largest retailer has taken stands against medical marijuana laws, sometimes refusing to cover employees' legal cannabis prescriptions.
So the most recent news coming out of Bentonville, Ark., was a bit shocking.
Earlier this week, Walmart's Canadian division said it's exploring the possibility of selling cannabis-infused products its stores.
While various global beverage and tobacco giants have been showing interest in the legal cannabis market, Walmart is the first big retailer do so – and probably the most surprising choice possible.
What's next? Cannabis grow kits at Hobby Lobby? Marijuana-infused nuggets at Chick-fil-A?
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