Electronic cigarette maker NJOY celebrated the nationwide launch of its newest electronic cigarette, the NJOY Kings, with an impressive gala at New York City’s historic Jane Hotel. The release of the NJOY Kings is the realization of NJOY’s commitment to innovation. From a technology standpoint, NJOY continues to build its business by leveraging award-winning technology…
Omaha Seeks 7% Occupation Tax On Tobacco Products
All tobacco products from cigarettes to OTP, including e-cigarettes, and even smoking devices like pipes, would be impacted by the tobacco taxation. The Omaha, Neb. City Council is introducing an ordinance today that if adopted would require an “occupational privilege tax” on tobacco retailers equal to 7% of the gross receipts from the sale of…
Maintaining Strong Cigar Sales
Despite a demand from adult consumers, retailers are continually forced to defend their right to sell flavored cigars responsibly. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor While tobacco has long been a bread-and-butter product for convenience stores, accounting for millions in individual unit sales and boosting the profits from the average smoker’s market basket, it remains a…
OCSA Lauds Local City Motion Against Contraband Tobacco
“The OCSA will continue to offer its support to any and all municipalities that wish to join the fight against contraband tobacco,” says Dave Bryans, CEO of the Ontario Convenience Store Association. The Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) applauded members of the Thunder Bay City Council, who passed a motion against contraband tobacco at a…
Smoker Friendly Chooses Keynote Speaker For Conference
Eric Chester, author and speaker, will teach retailers about reviving work ethic with Generation Y at this year’s Smoker Friendly Conference and Tobacco Festival. The 16th Annual Smoker Friendly Conference and Tobacco Festival is set for Aug. 25 to Aug. 28 in Boulder, Colo., and Eric Chester, a well-known author and speaker, plans to give…
More Smokers Turn To E-Cigarettes
E-cigs “are growing in popularity . . . no question about that,” says Chad Maynard, spokesman for ElectronicCigarette.net on the category. Electronic cigarettes might not be marketed as smoking cessation aids, but recent studies posted in the American Journal of Public Health suggest that many smokers are turning the the product for that reason. Smokers…
Reynolds America Inc. Entering New Tobacco Categories
Reynolds’ is launching an NRT gum made by its Niconovum pharmaceutical subsidiary, among other products. Reynolds American Inc. is preparing, within the next six months, to delve into several categories, including vapor (likely electronic cigarettes), nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT) and nicotine extract products, such as lozenges, Winston-Salem Journal reported. Reynolds also plans to launch new styles…
New Bull Dog E-Cigs
Bull Dog Wholesale released its new line of flavored e-cigarettes, offering Cherry Ice, Vanilla Cream, Jamaican Java, Seductive Kiss (strawberry chocolate), Classic Tobacco and Crisp Menthol. The new flavors are available in 500 puff disposable e-cigarettes with rechargeable refills. The disposables and the 2-pack refills have a suggested retail price of $8.99 and $9.99 respectfully,…
Dual-Use Lighter
Scripto releases the first 2in1 Dual Flame Utility Lighter to the c-store market. The product features two flames in one lighter where consumers can choose between standard flame and wind resistant flame settings, which allows flexibility of use for all occasions. The 2in1 Dual Flame Utility Lighter works great indoors and outdoors. The product is…
Well-Fashioned Disposable E-Cigs
Kretek International Inc. announced the introduction of EZ Cig disposable electronic cigarettes. EZ Cig brand is available in 12 smooth, fresh flavors including Double Apple, Java, Peach and Wild Berry in addition to Tobacco and Menthol. Each stick, packaged in its own carrying tube to keep the product clean, delivers 600 puffs with 2.1% nicotine.…