By the early 2000s, many government-owned monopolies had been privatized and subsumed by a handful of multinational corporations, a process accelerated by the collapse of the Soviet Union
A carton of 200 cigarettes (10 packs) typically costs between 165 and 190, representing minimal bulk discount due to the high tax burden on tobacco products
Size in accordance with tobacco regulations and consumer expectations
But the reality is quite different
In a statement, spokeswoman Ashley Flower didnt say whether the chain would stop selling tobacco but highlighted the stores availability of smoking-cessation products
The law includes violations for purchasing or attempting to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products, as well as the use or possession of these products