Stage 1 and 2 retailer characteristics
| Stage 1 N (%) | Stage 2 N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers | 711 | 711 |
| Reasons for no data | ||
| No longer sells tobacco | 20 (2.8) | 24 (3.4) |
| No longer exists | 63 (8.9) | 68 (9.6) |
| Declined to take part | 26 (3.6) | 31 (4.4) |
| Unable to be visited* | 107 (15.0) | 100 (14.1) |
| Did not stock BAT brands | 3 (0.4) | 6 (0.8) |
| Retailers with price data | 492 | 481 |
| Retailer characteristics | ||
| Convenience store | 242 (49.2) | 236 (49.1) |
| Service station | 135 (27.4) | 131 (27.2) |
| Supermarket | 83 (16.8) | 82 (17.0) |
| Liquor store | 32 (6.5) | 32 (6.7) |
*These retailers were unable to be visited due to time constraints on the data collector or travel distances.
BAT, British American Tobacco.