Melissa Vonder Haar

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Tobacco

Survey: Uncertainty Over Reynolds-Lorillard Deal

A CSP tobacco survey showed that retailers were incredibly divided on whether this potential new No. 2 player (Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard Inc.) would be good or bad for their tobacco sales.

Tobacco

Nielsen: Altria ‘Marks’ Up the E-Cig Segment

MarkTen takes No. 3 spot in first month of national distribution

Snus is a nice success story for those on the manufacturing side of the business. But are those numbers actually translating into retailer profits?

Reynolds American Inc. would indeed acquire Lorillard Inc. in what is arguably the biggest tobacco news this side of the millennium.

Chief executive outlines strategic plans for Reynolds-Lorillard acquisitions

Details of deals reveal surprising twists in combined company's focus, strategy

Lorillard’s Kessler discusses differences between menthol and e-cig regulations

E-cig leaders call for proactive stance on regulations

Manufacturers and public health advocates were eager for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release its long-awaited proposed deeming regulations on electronic cigarettes. Industry watchers warned retailers attending the NATO Show's “Cutting Through the Rhetoric” general session that it may be a while before we get a clear picture of the finalized rules.

Reynolds pushes for end-of-month Lorillard deal amidst rumors of a British American Tobacco takeover

Retailers debate the segment’s challenges and potential

Even in early stages, the proposed e-cig regulations seem to be a win for brick-and-mortar retailers. The only aspect of the regulations that seems to have a direct effect on retailers is something most c-stores are already implementing: an 18-and-older age requirement.

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