Moreover, the generalizability of findings may be constrained by the single-center nature of the study conducted in Sao Paulo, Brazil
A spokesperson for Walmart told CNN Business that it made the business decision to end tobacco sales in select stores a result of our ongoing focus on the tobacco category. Public health advocates have long urged retailers to stop selling tobacco products, and some cities and states have also banned tobacco sales in pharmacies
Regulatory frameworks are stringent, with clear labeling requirements, excise taxes, and marketing restrictions, which influence pricing strategies and product positioning
Emerging surveys also show a rise in youth nicotine pouch use
In April 2022, the FDA announced proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors other than tobacco in cigars