Tobacco

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

Tobacco Category Digest

Tobacco

Vapor Lounges: Friend or Foe?

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).

Tobacco

Vermont Rejects Raising Minimum Age

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.

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

Products

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

Survey decries availability, marketing of tobacco, alcohol, snacks in California c-stores

Manufacturers cite lack of scientific evidence to support city’s actions

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