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Tobacco

Cigarette Volume Down 11.5%, Nielsen Says

Big dip reveals greater dual use or trial of alternative nicotine-delivery methods

Tobacco

Texas Increases Tobacco Buying Age

Law raising purchase age from 18 to 21 will begin Sept. 1; Connecticut may follow

Applies to c-stores, but exempts hotels and certain lounges

Federal, state and local efforts to increase age of purchase intensify

New York convenience association, retailers express concern over county measure

Manufacturer works with law enforcement, lawsuits to deter abuses

Bipartisan bill introduced in addition to Sen. McConnell’s plans

State, local lawmakers loop in OTP, menthol

Moves align with efforts to prevent youth access

Coming year critical for retailers, NATO says

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