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Pot Businesses In Colorado Promote 'Green Friday'

Published November 28, 2014 at 1:10 PM EST
Bud tenders Maxwell Bradford, left, and Emma Attolini display buds in the shape of Christmas trees that are on sale for the holiday season in a recreational marijuana shop in northwest Denver, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. The nascent marijuana industry in Colorado is targeting holiday shoppers with special deals much like traditional retailers offer. (David Zalubowski/AP)
Bud tenders Maxwell Bradford, left, and Emma Attolini display buds in the shape of Christmas trees that are on sale for the holiday season in a recreational marijuana shop in northwest Denver, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. The nascent marijuana industry in Colorado is targeting holiday shoppers with special deals much like traditional retailers offer. (David Zalubowski/AP)

On this Black Friday, many Americans are shopping for flat screen TVs, toys and jewelry. But in Colorado, pot businesses are also trying to hawk their product.

Bloomberg News reports on pot businesses offering Black Friday deals — except they’re calling the day “Green Friday.” Bloomberg’s Michael Regan joins Here & Now’s Robin Young with details.

Guest

  • Michael Regan, editor-at-large for Bloomberg News. He tweets @Reganonymous.

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