Tobacco

Behind the Counter Category Performance 2022

Sales of most segments of tobacco/nicotine products slid in 2021 as total category sales hit $64.5 billion
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CHICAGO — Pantry-loading and economic stimulus funds drove a small renaissance in the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in 2020. A year later, the picture isn’t as rosy as longer-term trends returned. Thus, many industry-watchers prefer to compare sales vs. two years ago for a more accurate picture.

Here’s a look at how tobacco sales played out in convenience stores in 2021 and beyond.

*Source: NielsenIQ xAOC including convenience stores, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research through April 9, 2022

**Percent change from a year ago

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