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CVS To Become First Major Drugstore To Stop Selling Tobacco

Though standing to lose $2 billion in annual sales, the CVS Caremark company announced today that it would stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products by Oct. 1 because they believe it’s inconsistent with their goal of delivering health care to customers. What do you think?’

Christine Muir • Systems Analyst

“Thank God Rite Aid doesn’t give a shit about me.”

Christine Muir • Systems Analyst

Cory Wheeler • Technical College Provost

“Good. I don’t want cigarettes sold in the same place I get my flu shot, Red Bull, and mini-donuts.”

Cory Wheeler • Technical College Provost

Kevin Sears • Rec League Organizer

“Whatever, Walgreens has better buckets of toy bulldozers, anyway.”

Kevin Sears • Rec League Organizer