LAS VEGAS -- Through the fog of exhaled vapor, several insights emerged from the annual Tobacco Plus Expo held last week in Sin City’s main convention center.
With about 250 exhibits and an estimated 4,000 attendees total, the trade show provided retailers with a look at new-product introductions from established players and wares from vendors, many of whom were attending for the first time, according to officials with Kretek International, Moorpark, Calif., the show’s sponsor.
Here are five insights from the show floor …