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  • hank February 2014
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CVS Stops Selling Cigarettes

edited February 2014 in Off-Topic
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/05/us-cvscaremark-cigarettes-idUSBREA140RP20140205

Um, I get that smoking is bad, but if CVS is doing that because of health concerns, are they going to keep selling junk food? Sugary soda? Booze?

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  • TedTed
    edited February 2014
    Dear Scott: All I can say is that CVS is getting a lot of positive press, I bet Walgreen's isn't far behind.
    Regards,
    Ted

    Top Ten Junk Foods:



    Top Ten Selling Beers:
    Let's take a look at the top ten selling beers in the United States from recent years:
    1. Bud Light- 19.2%
    2. Budweiser- 12%
    3. Miller Light- 8.6%
    4. Coors Light- 7.8%
    5. Natural Light- 4.2%
    6. Corona- 4%
    7. Busch- 2.8%
    8. Busch Light- 2.8%
    9. Heineken- 2.4%
    10. Miller High Life- 2.3%

    Top Ten Selling Spirits:

    http://winewitandwisdomswe.com/2013/10/01/best-selling-spirits-in-the-world-2013/

    Top Ten Selling Soda's:
    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/42255151/ns/business-us_business/t/sweet-americas-top-brands-soda/#.UvJjMWyYaM8
  • edited February 2014
    Great news. Story has now displaced CNBC's ridiculous obsession with emerging markets. PRELX my best gainer yesterday (up 1.25%) and again today (up .49%). Let's hope media continue to pursue this latest greatest audience-grabbing diversion. ... @Scott & Ted - there's at least some reputable medical sources who acknowledge health benefits from moderate alcohol consumption. Not aware of any such claims for tobacco use. While we're at it - they should also ban selling lottery tickets at these outlets. They are very hazardous to one's financial health.
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