Vaping products are a relatively small category for Walmart, so lost sales likely aren't worth the potential regulatory headache.
Critics are questioning why Walmart would exit the e-cigarette category while continuing to sell traditional cigarettes.
Additionally, vaping products are a relatively small category for Walmart, a spokesperson told Business Insider.Walmart said Friday that it plans to stop selling all vaping products amid"regulatory complexity" and"uncertainty" around e-cigarettes.
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