re: CVS To Stop Selling Cigarettes By October

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I'd imagine the margins are very small and it will allow them to use the space for more profitable items

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I wonder how many people bought overpriced 20 oz cokes, energy drinks, chips, candy, etc., along with the cigarettes they purchased. Seems like the cigs is somewhat akin to gasoline at a gas station--not super profitable, but it does drive traffic into the store.