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When buying a luxury brand, consumers want to emphasize their status, he says

This can be particularly beneficial for individuals living in areas with limited retail options

Both Family Dollar and Dollar General have taken market share from the big-box retailers like Wal-Mart, as well as local grocery stores and drug chains, said John Champion, a retail strategist at consulting firm Kurt Salmon

Using a wide range of data from state and local governments and other sources, the researchers mapped retailers that sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products in 30 large cities across the United States, providing the most comprehensive study to date showing the ubiquity of tobacco retailers and their proximity to schools