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Description: Vaping-related lung illnesses have been on the rise, and investigations are underway by federal and state health departments.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: Sep 20, 2019

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/20/business/walmart-vaping-e-cigarette-sales.html

Questions for discussion:

  • Do you think Walmart’s decision is driven by ethics and social responsibility?
  • What else might explain the decision at this time?
  • Do you think it will trigger similar decisions by other retailers?

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