THC-Infused Hemp Drinks Set to Hit Target Shelves in Three U.S. States

MINNEAPOLIS — Target is broadening its test of hemp-derived THC beverages by bringing them to more than 300 stores in Florida, Texas and Illinois.

The big-box retailer first tried selling the products last year at a small group of stores in Minnesota. After that test, it gained approval to offer them at all 72 of its locations in the state. The new expansion covers every Target store in Florida and Texas, along with certain stores in Illinois where local rules permit hemp product sales.

The lineup includes popular cannabis beverage brands such as Wynk, Wyld, Birdie, Cann, Find Wunder, Stigma, Gigli, Hi Seltzer, Indeed, Surly, Trail Magic and Senorita. Customers will find both the original 5-milligram THC versions and newer 10-milligram options that became available after early demand.

Target described the latest rollout as a limited test. A company representative said the retailer continues to look for fresh ways to serve changing customer interests while keeping a careful selection of products. Only adults 21 and older will be allowed to buy the drinks.

This move arrives as the fast-growing category of hemp THC beverages faces possible federal limits. A spending bill signed late last year would ban most hemp products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container starting in November 2026. People familiar with Target’s planning said the company intends to reduce prices on its current stock in October if lawmakers do not extend the current rules.

The drinks are placed in regular beverage aisles rather than separate sections. They come in ready-to-drink cans and appeal to adults seeking a milder, more convenient choice than alcohol or other cannabis formats.

Several other chains have already added similar products where allowed. Sprouts Farmers Market and Circle K both carry hemp THC drinks in states that still permit them.

The expansion gives Target a chance to study interest across different customer groups. Florida’s large number of retirees, Texas’s wide population, and Illinois’s existing cannabis market provide varied testing grounds. Industry reports suggest many adults view low-dose THC drinks as a way to relax or cut back on drinking.

Target has not shared a firm start date for the new states, but the products are expected to appear on shelves soon. The company will watch sales numbers and adjust based on results and any shifts in regulations.

This development fits into a larger pattern of everyday stores testing hemp-derived THC items. While federal rules still separate hemp from traditional marijuana, the line remains thin and subject to change. Supporters of the products point to their clear labeling and measured doses as reasons for wider availability. Critics, however, worry about easy access for younger buyers and the overall direction of hemp policy.

For now, shoppers in Minnesota already have access at many Target locations. People in Florida, Texas and Illinois may soon see the same options in their local stores.