Exploring Current & Future Bright Spots on the BackbarA recent Convenience Store News webinar offers retailers insights to boosting their tobacco category. Retailers Tap Into Pricing & Data to Boost Cigar SalesThe backbar category has experienced recent declines. People on the Move: Chester's Chicken, Pilot Co. & Smoker Friendly Mars Inc., Ovention, Ritter Sport USA and The Vollrath Co. also made personnel changes and announcements. Smoker Friendly Adds 50-Plus Sites in Indiana The Low Bob's Discount Tobacco stores will be rebranded. The Future of Flavored Tobacco Products Remains Up in the Air Any decision on a federal ban could be hampered by the upcoming presidential election. Oral Nicotine Gains Traction as a Promising Alternative The segment sees strong growth as the industry waits for regulatory action. Year in Review: The Top M&A Deals of 2022 Shell boosts its U.S. presence and Smoker Friendly has its largest growth spurt to date. Smoker Friendly Adds Another 30 Stores in Latest Deal The transaction marks the company's sixth acquisition in two years. Looming Regulation & Economic Pressures Weigh Heavy on Tobacco Category Convenience Store News' recent "What's Next in C-store Tobacco" virtual roundtable examined the state of the backbar. Smoker Friendly Completes Its Largest Acquisition The deal added 79 stores across five states. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
