Year in Review: The Top Supplier News of 2023Larger companies snapped up smaller manufacturers, while tobacco producers continued to work on resolving legal issues. Alternative Smokeless Products Stand Out on the BackbarModern oral nicotine continues to show impressive growth. Industry Roundup: The Top 10 Most-Read Stories of October 2023 The tobacco category saw notable legal and regulatory movement last month. Increased Consumer Pressures Reflect in Backbar Sales Smokeless nicotine volume growth accelerated while e-cigarette volumes decelerated in the third quarter. Philip Morris International Advances Alternative Products Shift The company brought the convenience industry together to talk nicotine trends at the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix. NJOY Takes Legal Action Against Illicit Disposable Vapor Manufacturers The suit names 34 foreign and domestic manufacturers, distributors and online retailers. Altria's Digital Trade Program Reaches Additional Retailers The Tier 3 incentive directly impacts an estimated 10 to 15 percent of convenience store sales. C-store Retailers Can Keep Backbar Steady by Managing Downtrading Tobacco industry insiders offer four tips for leveraging the trend. Backbar Shifts Reflect Continued Pressures on the Tobacco Consumer Convenience retailers remain cautious as several factors weigh on the category. McLane Elevates Annual Trade Show Experience The invitation-only event will feature more than 160 exhibitors and include a new products showcase. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
