Tackling Tobacco: October 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupLeaders in Denver and Kansas City, Mo., attempt to enact flavored tobacco bans again. Tumblers Sold Exclusively at Wawa RecalledThe recall affects approximately 60,000 cups with metal straws sold last August in stores in eight states. FDA Issues Warnings Over Vapor Products Resembling Smart Devices The 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 Nuggets" 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. Retailers Are Optimistic New Open Banking Rules Could Alleviate Swipe Fee Issue The Personal Financial Data Rights Rule would require banks to freely share data on bank accounts, credit cards and other financial products. JT Group Completes Deal for Vector Group JT Group acquired all outstanding shares of Vector Group common stock for $15 per share in cash. Couche-Tard: The Ultimate Industry Consolidator Seven & i takeover attempt likely to have long-term impact on the industry. 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. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
