[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by collie1228

I guess you didn't notice the quotes around "unhealthy". Really?

I guess you'll have to explain to me the difference the quotes make. Really.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by jebartle

They will no longer sell tobacco products and will rename to CVS Health!....Yea!

Before you award CVS a Nobel Prize, you might consider this possible scenario:
CVS makes a deal with the feds wherein CVS leads the way by banning tobacco sales in exchange for exclusive medical marijuana federal distribution deal.
Not to mention that the tobacco products occupied a significant amount of shelf space disproportionate to the $$ added to their bottom line.

[DianeM]

I don't applaud the idea. People have the right to buy cigs if they wish. Who the heck is a corporation to mandate that they are not available. People will just go somewhere else to buy them. And no....I do not smoke. Really is another case of "big brother".

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Can't folks be happy they did something right?

I think people can be happy and critical at the same time. For example, I'm happy but I think it's not credible for them to rename themselves, CVS Health, just because they stopped selling cigarettes. Who do they think they are fooling?

Maybe their name should be "CVS - Trying To Be Healthier"

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

I remember when hospitals sold cigarettes in the gift shop. Then they stopped. Big deal. CVS stopped selling cigarettes. Big deal. BTW, CVS Caremark shares were up today.

Stocks are up because of the free advertising they got. Walgreen didn't get any free advertising but will be making more money selling cigarettes. I think both companies are NOT for being healthy, it's just that one of them (Walgreen) is being honest about it.

[NotFromAroundHere]

Originally Posted by DianeM

I don't applaud the idea. People have the right to buy cigs if they wish. Who the heck is a corporation to mandate that they are not available. People will just go somewhere else to buy them. And no....I do not smoke. Really is another case of "big brother".

Wow. So a business shouldn't be able to decide what they do, or don't want to sell? Who does decide?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I think people can be happy and critical at the same time. For example, I'm happy but I think it's not credible for them to rename themselves, CVS Health, just because they stopped selling cigarettes. Who do they think they are fooling?

Maybe their name should be "CVS - Trying To Be Healthier"

or, Better Living Through Chemistry? Naw, that's been used.

Good advertising is riveting and catchy and grabs your attention.

Think. See the USA in your Chevrolet.

Not....See Minot North Dakota in your Chevrolet.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...FD03D013CCD934

[graciegirl]

I wish...that in health class in junior high they could show films and have medical experts tell children the horrors of addiction to alcohol and smoking and drugs.

But...I also wish they taught kids how to cook and manage their money too.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

BTW, CVS Caremark shares were up today.

I just noticed that Walgreen shares were up 3.7% on Sept. 4th. It looks like investors are optimistic about future profits. $$$$$ This is capitalism at it's finest, where the desire for profit trumps all health concerns.

[slipcovers]

Does anyone know their profit on a pack of cigs? I think the reason is not enough profit, considering the lock up and cashiers have to be legal age, checking I'D, etc. Maybe to much hassle and no enough profit.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I just noticed that Walgreen shares were up 3.7% on Sept. 4th. It looks like investors are optimistic about future profits. $$$$$ This is capitalism at it's finest, where the desire for profit trumps all health concerns.

And CVS just hit an all time high on Friday. Go figure.

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Originally Posted by jebartle

They will no longer sell tobacco products and will rename to CVS Health!....Yea!

Now if some others will follow!

[Abster]

Originally Posted by DianeM

I don't applaud the idea. People have the right to buy cigs if they wish. Who the heck is a corporation to mandate that they are not available. People will just go somewhere else to buy them. And no....I do not smoke. Really is another case of "big brother".

This was my point exactly. I do not smoke either. BUT if I did, I would carry my arss to Walgreen for my cigs, toiletries and any necessary meds and/or prescriptions. My parents couldn't even stop my smoking. I doubt CVS could have either.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by DianeM

I don't applaud the idea. People have the right to buy cigs if they wish. Who the heck is a corporation to mandate that they are not available...

Let me get this straight...people have the right to buy cigs, but corporations don't have the right to not sell them?

[Hancle704]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

Before you award CVS a Nobel Prize, you might consider this possible scenario:
CVS makes a deal with the feds wherein CVS leads the way by banning tobacco sales in exchange for exclusive medical marijuana federal distribution deal.
Not to mention that the tobacco products occupied a significant amount of shelf space disproportionate to the $$ added to their bottom line.

That is what I have been thinking, because they have to find something to display in that space that will generate the same or more revenue.