Tobacco

Tobacco, cigarette and e-cig category news for the convenience-store retail industry

Tobacco Category Digest

Tobacco

Republic Tobacco Enters Vaping Category

Invests in juice supplier Johnson Creek Enterprises

Tobacco

To Market, To Market To Buy an E-Cigarette

E-cigarette sales have hit a slight bump in the road, but they keep on truckin’ ahead, according to the latest data Nielsen data tracking the convenience store channel.

Last summer, RBC Capital Markets tobacco analyst Nik Modi began to suspect the public’s interest was moving away from e-cigarettes and toward pricier personal vaporizers (also known are tanks and eGo units).

House committee says measure would restrict freedoms of legal adults

From provocative Jenny McCarthy testimonials and colorful sports sponsorships to controversial Super Bowl spots and splashy giveaway promotions, e-cigarette makers are pulling out the big guns in recent months to push their products.

Products

NATO filed a formal complaint with the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) Ombudsman to seek the removal of two television commercials.

Letter to President Obama says "we are well past" deadline

Files patent dispute against Ballantyne, FIN, Logic, Lorillard, NJOY, Vapor, Victory, more

Convenience store chain expands exclusive line developed by Victory

Will focus on new product lines, new category expansion

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