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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
Sugar and alcohol can be safely used in moderation. The same isn't true of tobacco products so distinguishing tobacco from the others is pretty easy.
This is a fairly brilliant PR move by CVS. A number of localities have already banned tobacco sales from pharmacies. While not likely to be a tidal wave, you'll see more of that in the future. Why not get ahead of the curve and look like a white knight if you can see the end already on its way? $2 billion is 3% of their total revenue. Their future will be directly providing medical care at the stores. They'll cut loose a revenue stream which would decline regardless and look like heroes by going first. Smart play.
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Sugar and alchol can also be abused in the same manner as tobacco, and for many, just as addicting. If your future is in directly providing medical care at your stores, why not just go co-op, set up a hookah bar and everyone hold hands and sing kumbya in the midddle of the store while munching on organic kale?
I digress. My friend of Bill meeting starts in 15 minutes.