While it took a little time to regroup from that sudden sales shock, Id argue that CVS tough tobacco call will yield many long-term benefits with health care partners and customers because of the greater credibility it brings to its corporate brand and reputation
So how can a company that promotes wellness checks, health care centers, flu and immunization shots and other preventive actions still market such deadly products
Signs posted to the 26th Street and Minnesota Avenue location say the drug store chain has implemented new tobacco rules this month, restricting the sale of any tobacco products to customers who are 21 or older, with no exceptions for military personnel. The change reflects a policy Walgreens corporate offices announced months ago after a probe by the U.S
As a healthcare company, you have a higher calling, one shareholder representative, Cathy Rowan of Trinity Health, told Walgreens executive chairman Jim Skinner at the companys annual shareholders meeting last month in New York
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Virgin Islands, along with its omnichannel business, Walgreens.com