Tobacco

Behind the Counter Category Performance

Data shows cigarette rebound, vape resilience and alternative vigor
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CHICAGO — After two years of flat to down sales in convenience stores, sales of all tobacco and nicotine products rebounded to 5% growth in the 12 months ending Feb. 27, 2021, according to Nielsen.

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