Smokeless Tobacco Heats UpThree major industry players introduce new products, and battle it out in test markets. U.K. Tobacco Company Eyes U.S. MarketAs legal risks drop and homeland consumption slows, profits look attractive for Imperial. "Truth" Campaign Goes Grassroots After positive court ruling, youth-oriented anti-smoking campaign hits the road. Mass. Government Fights Appeal on Minimum Pricing Commissioner: Stores that ignore cigarette pricing will be fined. Recent Court Decision Leaves Tobacco Millions in Limbo The destination of $709 million put in an escrow account is up in the air. Sixty-Year Old State Tobacco Law Overturned Massachusetts retailers can now set their own price for cigarettes. Altria's Credit Running Thin After the legal victory of its Philip Morris unit, credit spreads have narrowed. Virginia's Tobacco Crops to Grow Dept. of Agriculture forecasts a 29 percent increase for this year. Cigarette Makers Reprieved from $145 Billion Fine Philip Morris, Reynolds among those that will not pay hefty fine to Florida's smokers. New Nicotine-Laced Water Skirts Anti-Smoking Legislation Hybrid product allows consumers to get a nicotine fix anytime, anywhere, without the hassles of spitting, chewing, or lighting up. First Previous 283 284 285 286 287 Next Last
