"While the category is in structural decline and is low margin, we know that our core customer over-indexes with tobacco and cigarettes, and we expect the category to drive traffic." With this move, Dollar General has caught up with its arch-rival, Family Dollar Stores Inc., which had planned to roll out tobacco sets to 6,000 of its more than 7,000 sites by the end of 2012
There are eight seats at the horseshoe bar, which are reserved for walk-ins only
After World War I, many veterans turned to substances as a coping mechanism
For an adult smoker, fully replacing cigarettes is very different from adding a vape while continuing to smoke
Tobacco use is an addictive and ultimately deadly habit, and CVSs leadership will help save lives