Latest Tobacco News

• Tackling Tobacco: April 2025 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

  Denver voters earned the right to have their say on a flavored tobacco ban, while Missouri cities may be prevented from adopting stricter tobacco regulations than those of the state.

  

• Economic Pressures & Downtrading Continue to Nag the Backbar

  Goldman Sachs finds that while cigarette volume declines roll on, smokeless nicotine volumes are on the upswing.

  

• Modern Oral Tobacco Products Make Waves on the Backbar

  Their growing popularity is beginning to impact other segments.

  

• Exploring Current & Future Bright Spots on the Backbar

  A recent Convenience Store News webinar offers retailers insights to boosting their tobacco category.

  

• Black Buffalo Honors Retail Partners

  More than a dozen convenience store banners are recognized in the 2024 Herd Preferred Award program.