ArticleTobacco prevention & cessation2025
Cross-sectional examination of tobacco point-of-sale marketing practices by location and type of retail environment in the District of Columbia.
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introductionDespite national and state policy interventions and public health efforts in tobacco control, tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death, disease, and disability in the United States. Point-of-sale marketing in the retail environment significantly contributes to tobacco initiation and use among youth and adults, particularly in communities with lower income. The aim of the study was to assess the retail landscape and marketing practices for tobacco products by location and retail store environment.
methodsThis cross-sectional study examined the retail landscape and marketing practices of tobacco products among a random sample of licensed retailers in the District of Columbia (DC) (n=264) from June 2024 to April 2025, including product availability, promotion, price, and placement. Predictors of marketing practices were evaluated by geographical location and store type for flavored and non-flavored products including cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, chew/snuff/loose tobacco, e-cigarettes, and hookah. Data were collected using an adapted version of the Standardized Tobacco Assessment for Retail Settings (STARS) instrument.
resultsThe most available products were cigarillos (80%, n=215), cigarettes (78%, n=206), and chew/snuff/loose tobacco (67%, n=176). Convenience stores were more likely to have price promotions [χ
conclusionsThere are differences in the way tobacco products are marketed and promoted across DC based on store type and location. Youth and adults in communities with lower income are at increased risk of being exposed to tobacco products and marketing. Additional studies examining restrictions on point-of-sale marketing practices, particularly price promotions, are important to complement regulatory interventions and policies.
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