This Massachusetts Grocery Chain Eliminated Tobacco Sales in Stores

Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping.

Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops. While small and family-owned businesses are a vital part of the state's economy, big box stores have their place in Massachusetts as well.

One of the most prominent Massachusetts-based grocers is Stop & Shop. The chain currently operates 125 stores throughout the Bay State. Although the company just announced the closure of some 30-plus locations, the supermarket still has a large footprint across the state.

In addition to the store closings, Stop & Shop just made another major announcement, this time concerning a product they are permanently removing from their shelves.

Stop & Shop Announces the Elimination of Tobacco Sales

A few months back, the grocery announced plans to end the sale of all tobacco products at all stores across Massachusetts in addition to their stores in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

The company's president, Gordon Reid, says the change went into effect on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Our responsibility as a grocer goes far beyond our aisles, and we are committed to taking bold steps to help our associates, customers, and communities work towards better health outcomes

Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid