Youth tobacco use has continued to decline based on a national survey, said the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). NATO said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) have collaborated to administer the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) to middle and high school students across the country…
Getting Past Nicotine: New Priorities for Retail Tobacco
California’s statewide voter referendum banning retail sales of flavored tobacco just passed by 76%. All flavored tobacco is banned, significantly menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Projected nationally, that’s about $27 billion. The California ban was not unexpected. It requires removal of flavored tobacco products by Jan. 15, 2023. It’s doubtful that anything can be done…
Tobacco Companies Sue Over California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
On Nov. 9, R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies filed a lawsuit against Bill 793, according to NATO. This bill would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the state of California. The tobacco companies argued that Bill 793 falls under the Federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Act’s Preemption Clause. This law…
Swisher Promotes Chris Howard
Swisher has promoted Chris Howard to executive vice president, external affairs and new product compliance following the retirement of Joe Augustus, previous holder of the position, who had been with the company for more than 33 years. Howard previously held the role of senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer at E-Alternative Solutions…
Cigar Category Braces Against Proposed Flavor Bans
When it comes to the cigar category, c-store retailers are watching regulatory headwinds at the local, state and federal levels as legislatures increasingly target flavored tobacco. A ban on flavored cigars would clearly change the dynamic of the tobacco category at convenience stores. The good news is, despite the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) releasing…
Astrology-Themed Lighters
Consumers can show off their zodiac sign with the dazzling designs in the refreshed Astrology Special Edition Series by BIC. All 12 zodiac signs are brilliantly brought to life through the stunning work of the award-winning illustrator, graphic novel and story development artist Nathan Fox in this remarkable refresh. The lighters in this series have […]
California Voters Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
On Tuesday, California voters voted in favor of Proposition 31, which upholds a 2020 ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state. Proposition 31 received 62% “yes” votes and 38% “no” votes, based on The New York Times’ reported election results. The law goes into effect five days after the election is…
Nicotine-Free Tobacco Alternative
TAAT is a nicotine-free and tobacco-free alternative to regular cigarettes, offered in Original, Smooth and Menthol. In addition to the traditional 20-stick pack, TAAT is also sold in a two-stick format called TAAT Twos. While two-pack cigarillos have proven popular at the 99-cent price point, by law tobacco cigarettes must be sold in packs of […]
Corrective Statements Point-Of-Sale Settlement Agreement
As the tobacco industry awaits word from the Federal District Court on whether a corrective-statement sign settlement is approved, c-store operators with cigarette programs are wise to learn what it means to be in compliance with corrective-sign requirements and the penalties for non-compliance. At press time, a federal judge had not yet issued an order…
Smoker Friendly Acquires Collett Enterprises Stores
The Cigarette Store LLC (TCS) dba Smoker Friendly announced it has acquired the Seymour, Ind.-based Collett Enterprises Inc. tobacco stores. Retail consumers in the region already know these locations as “Smoker Friendly” stores, which have proudly displayed the Smoker Friendly name and logo as a longtime licensee of Smoker Friendly International. “I am very happy…