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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Looks to Exit Cannabis Market as Sales Drop

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August 20, 2025

[#item_full_content] More than a decade ago, Scotts Miracle-Gro ($SMG) CEO Jim Hagedorn made a big bet by launching a cannabis-focused business called Hawthorne Gardening in order to gr… Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Looks to Exit Cannabis Market as Sales Drop Read More

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