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

Federal Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco May Rise

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduces legislation to raise legal age to 21

Tobacco

Dunn of Swisher to Retire

Tobacco veteran has more than 45 years of experience in CPG business

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CBDs to Fill In for Vape Flavors?

Apr. 16, 2019

Analyst sees potential for cannabidiols to replace losses from flavored e-cigarettes

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FDA Extends Comment Period on Tobacco Flavors

By Thomas A. Briant on Apr. 16, 2019

Public has 15 additional days to speak out on proposed guidance on e-cigarettes, cigars

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FDA Issues New Round of Warning Letters on Tobacco Sales to Minors

By Angel Abcede on Apr. 15, 2019

Asks c-store, gasoline, other retailers to submit written plan to address youth access to e-cigs, other products

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Rite Aid to Halt E-Cigarette and Vape Sales

By Brett Dworski on Apr. 12, 2019

Drugstore chain will also begin selling CBD products this month

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Industry Responds to FDA Guidance on Tobacco

By Angel Abcede on Apr. 05, 2019

Manufacturers, associations appear to support conflicting arguments

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Swisher Unveils Wine Tip Cigarillos

By Angel Abcede on Apr. 05, 2019

Air- and fire-cured tobacco adds to user experience

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How C-Stores Can Increase Money Spent at the Register by Selling Nicotine Gum

Sponsored content from our partner Lil' Drug Store Products on Apr. 04, 2019

Offering this smoking cessation product can be a boon for profit—as long as customers know it’s there.

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E-Cig Maker to ‘Fight’ for Adult Choices

By Angel Abcede on Apr. 02, 2019

Manufacturer of blu brand supports FDA but cites smokers’ rights