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…
FDA Issues Marketing Denial to Logic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) for several e-cigarette products currently marketed by Logic Technology Development LLC, including the Logic Pro Menthol e-Liquid Package and Logic Power Menthol e-Liquid Package. The company now risks enforcement action by the FDA if it markets or distributes these products in the United…
Bidi Vapor Hosts Webcast
Bidi Vapor, LLC announced the debut of a new webcast, in which executive leadership discuss the favorable ruling it received this past summer that set aside a marketing denial order (MDO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its non-tobacco-flavored devices. Click HERE to listen to the webcast. The decision from the 11th…
Maximizing Tobacco Sales in an Evolving Environment
In the face of ongoing tobacco regulations and mounting inflation, c-stores are reevaluating their backbar and shining the spotlight on other tobacco products (OTP) to cater to changing consumer preferences. In May, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a marketing denial order (MDO) on JUUL products; however, the court gave the brand new…
FDA Reviews 95% of Non-Tobacco Nicotine Product Applications
All applications to date that have been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by May 14 for non-tobacco nicotine (NTN) products have been processed, and 95% have been assessed to determine if they meet the minimum requirements to be accepted for further review. As of Oct. 7, 2022, the FDA has issued Refuse…
Tobacco Vape Gold Award: Micro Disposable by MYLE Vape
MYLE’s Micro Disposable is micro small, yet mighty. This device features a three-milliliter tank that will deliver approximately 1,000 puffs. The cotton coil adds incredible stability to the flavor experience by improving the device performance and increasing the longevity of the coil. Customers will never experience a burnt taste with the stability of this cotton […]
Tobacco Vape Silver Award: VIO Pulse electronic cigarettes by Inter-Continental Trading USA
VIO Pulse electronic cigarettes feature a sleek, custom designed body and American-made e-liquids for adults seeking an alternative to traditional tobacco products. All 12 varieties — Mango Berry, Strawberry Banana, Apple Ice, Berry Blast, Watermelon, Grape Ice, Guava Mango, Cool Mint, Menthol, Classic Tobacco, Virginia Tobacco and Turkish Tobacco — contain a 5% tobacco-free nicotine […]
Tobacco Vape Bronze Award: Myle Drip by MYLE Vape
The bottle-shaped Drip device features a double injection mold that has a bright, glossy, colorful, smooth and sleek feel and is meant to be seen as it’s not considered compact or pocket friendly. The Drip device has a large six-milliliter tank which will deliver 2,000 puffs, a 1.75-ohm coil for large vapor production and an […]
Tobacco OTP Gold Award: Grizzly SNUS Natural by American Snuff Co.
Finally, a spitless pouch from folks who know a thing or two about great tobacco, Grizzly has entered the snus game with three premium styles made from real tobacco. Traditional dippers can now keep enjoying Grizzly on even more occasions. Existing snus users get to enjoy a snus worthy of the Grizzly name. Grizzly SNUS […]