Tackling Tobacco: October 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupLeaders in Denver and Kansas City, Mo., attempt to enact flavored tobacco bans again. FDA Issues Warnings Over Vapor Products Resembling Smart DevicesThe e-cigarettes include functions meant to appeal to youth, such as receiving text or call notifications, according to regulators. Convenience Store Retailers Report Continued Downtrading on the Backbar The latest "Nicotine Survey" from Goldman Sachs finds wide price gaps are driving tobacco consumers to cheaper alternatives. Generational Tobacco Bans Loom as Next Backbar Threat New England retailers formed a grassroots campaign to stop the next prohibition. Joint Operation Crackdown Nets $76M in Illegal E-Cigarettes The imported tobacco products were allegedly misdeclared as unrelated items to evade duties and detection. Recognizing the Best New Products of 2024 Based on consumer ratings, 45 products new to convenience store shelves are honored in Convenience Store News’ 28th annual program. JT Group Completes Deal for Vector Group JT Group acquired all outstanding shares of Vector Group common stock for $15 per share in cash. Record Number of Attendees Gather at the 2024 NACS Show This year's total attendance was 8.5% higher than last year. British American Tobacco Steps Up Efforts to Support a Smokeless World The Omni program pools a wide variety of studies and resources for those interested in tobacco harm reduction. New Food & Beverage Products Stand Out at the 2024 NACS Show Retail buyers had early access to the Cool New Products Preview Room at the annual expo. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
