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Title: An Analysis of Small Retailers' Relationships with Tobacco Companies in 4 US Cities

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

ISSN: 2333-9748

DOI: 10.18001/TRS.6.1.1

Abstract: <p> <bold>Objective:</bold> In this study, we examined small food store retailers' perspectives on tobacco company agreements specifying tobacco product display and promotion. <bold>Methods:</bold> We interviewed owners/managers of small food stores (N = 63) in lower-income neighborhoods in 4 US cities using open-and closed-ended questions between October 2013 and July 2014. We coded qualitative interview data and calculated descriptive statistics. <bold>Results:</bold> Most retailers had a formal contract with a tobacco company (87%). Retailers perceived that tobacco products generated low profits, but were important to attract customers. Nearly 95% with contracts reported receiving an incentive, including marketing materials (86.8%), displays (79%), and free/discounted products (50.9%). Contract requirements included placing branded displays and marketing materials in prime locations and setting cigarette prices. Retailers in urban, African-American neighborhoods felt pressure to maintain menthol cigarette contracts to stay in business. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> Contracts with tobacco companies were common among the small food stores in this study, and retailers felt they needed the contracts to keep prices competitive. Given the reliance of retailers on tobacco industry contracts, states and localities may need to adopt measures to counter their effects, especially the financial incentives that lead to lower cigarette prices and more prominent displays of promotions and marketing materials. </p>

Url: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/10.18001/TRS.6.1.1

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Authors: D'Angelo, Heather; Ayala, Guadalupe X; Gittelsohn, Joel; Laska, Melissa Nelson; Sindberg, Lesley Schmidt; Horton, Lucy; Kharmats, Anna Y.; Ribisl, Kurt M.

Periodical (Full): Tobacco Regulatory Science

Issue: 1

Volume: 6

Pages: 3-14

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