Coalition of Virginia C-stores Halt Lottery Sales in Protest of Skill Games BanThe boycott could mean the loss of $2.3 million in daily revenue for the state. Tackling Tobacco: April 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupA potential flavor ban in Vermont meets a roadblock in the governor's office. Retailers Ask Judge to Reject Swipe Fee Settlement National Retail Federation calls proposed temporary reduction in fees "a drop in the bucket." Federal Operation Seizes $700K in Illegal Vapor Products The confiscated items included youth-appealing brands such as Puff Bar, Elf Bar and Pixi. Biden Administration Indefinitely Postpones Menthol Ban U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra: The public comment period "has yielded an immense amount of feedback." NACS: New Overtime Rule Could Negatively Impact Small Businesses A raised threshold will potentially extend overtime protections to millions of previously exempt salaried employees. FDA Seeks Penalties From 22 Retailers Over Sales of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes The agency has issued more than 550 warning letters to retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products as of April. EPA Approves E15 Sales for 2024 Summer Driving Season The agency aims to provide relief at the pump from market supply issues created by the ongoing war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East. Industry Veteran Receives Congressional Patriot Award Bill Douglass has spent more than four decades in the c-store industry, including a stint as NACS chairman. Convenience Store News Weekend Digest: April 14, 2024 A snapshot of the top headlines of the week. First Previous 8 9 10 11 12 Next Last