Credit Card Fees Could Add $20B-Plus to Holiday Spending TabConsumers are expected to spend an average $902 during the November-December holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Tackling Tobacco: November 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupLocal boards are cracking down on tobacco and vape shop zoning in Illinois and North Carolina. Buc-ee's Files Suit Against Missouri Drive-Thru Over Trademark Issue Duckees Drive Thru allegedly infringes on trademarks covering the retailer's name, logo, and other goods and services. Massachusetts Lawmakers to Propose Phasing Out Nicotine Sales The Nicotine Free Generation Bill will be introduced in 2025. U.S. Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Cigarette Graphic Warnings The Food and Drug Administration issued its final rule on the warnings in March 2020. NACS SHOW REWIND: Pivoting on the Backbar Convenience retailers are left exploring ways to make up lost revenue following bans on the sale of flavored tobacco products. Retailer Groups Urge Senate to Change 'Anticompetitive' Swipe Fee System Advocates encourage passage of the Credit Card Competition Act during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Fuel Retailers Urge Congress to Pass Short-Term Tax Package The coalition is seeking market stability for biodiesel ahead of the presidential administration changeover. FDA Renews Reduced-Risk Authorization for Eight Swedish Match Products The orders apply to items marketed under the company's General label. Tackling Tobacco: October 2024 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Leaders in Denver and Kansas City, Mo., attempt to enact flavored tobacco bans again. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last