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EXCLUSIVE: Rumors swirl as brands depart Herbl

By Alex Halperin
Jun 8, 2023
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On Wednesday, the founders of California brand Kikoko sent out an email announcing they had parted ways with distributor Herbl, “effective immediately.”“While this change feels abrupt,” Jennifer Chapin and Amanda Jones wrote that they are doing their best to serve...

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