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California unveils unflavored tobacco list to enforce flavored tobacco ban

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 07, 2026

Retailers must comply with state-approved list or face penalties; industry group raises concerns over compliance challenges and financial risks

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Smoker Friendly’s Terry Gallagher Jr. takes helm of Cigar Association of America

 By Diane Adam on Dec. 08, 2025

Association leaders praise outgoing chairman Javier Estades after 9 years of service

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Swisher names Josh Harrison executive vice president of sales

By Diane Adam on Oct. 30, 2025

Industry veteran will strengthen market position and elevate company's brands, CEO says

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What the Trump Administration’s Tariffs Mean for Cigars

By Diane Adam on Apr. 08, 2025

‘We are hopeful to mitigate cost burdens on retailers,’ says Premium Cigar Association executive director

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Court Dismisses FDA's Rule Regulating Premium Cigars

By Diane Adam on Jan. 28, 2025

Convenience-store retailers who sell premium cigars will not have to worry about products being arbitrarily pulled off the shelves, says CAA president

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FDA Withdraws Proposed Rules Banning Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars

By Diane Adam on Jan. 24, 2025

Premium Cigar Association calls it a ‘significant victory’ for retailers

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22nd Century Group Completes New Agreement With Smoker Friendly

By Diane Adam on Jan. 09, 2025

Agreement covers 11 existing brands, supports launch of 8 additional premium brands with convenience retailer

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Presidential Outcomes and the Fate of Menthol Cigarettes

By Diane Adam on Sep. 12, 2024

'A bunch of scenarios could happen,' executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets says at CSP forum

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Tobacco Insiders Gather at Smoker Friendly Conference

By Diane Adam on Sep. 03, 2024

Speakers share views on legislative updates for tobacco retailers

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FDA’s Final Rule Increases Minimum Age for Certain Restrictions on Tobacco Sales

By Diane Adam on Aug. 29, 2024

Beginning Sept. 30, retailers will need to verify age of anyone under 30

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