Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales

If you want to buy a pack of cigarettes, you won't find them at Stop & Shop. 

The grocer announced this week that it plans to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products at all of its 360 stores across the Northeast by Aug. 31 "as a part of the brand’s commitment to community wellness." 

"From our team of registered dietitians that serve our customers at no cost to our trained and trusted pharmacy associates, Stop & Shop aims to support the health and well-being of the neighborhoods we serve ...