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Stew Leonard’s Sees 25% Sales Surge in Hemp Drinks

1/26/2026

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  • Stew Leonard’s grocery store in Paramus, New Jersey, saw hemp-infused drink brands grow from fewer than 10 to 75.
  • Stew Leonard’s President Blake Leonard reported a 25% sales increase this January versus last year.
  • The trend aligns with Dry January and Damp January, as consumers opt for nonalcoholic alternatives.
  • Numerator notes alcoholic beverage sales decline in January, signaling a lasting lifestyle shift, as major retailers add cannabis-derived drinks.