Tackling Tobacco: May 2025 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupLegislators in Alabama, Texas and Washington pass new laws. Cigarette Category Weathers Highs & LowsDespite facing some challenges, retailers are seeing some bright spots. FDA Faces the Opportunity to Embrace Innovation & Harm Reduction The Trump Administration is bringing change to the agency and its Center for Tobacco Products. Federal Operation Seizes Nearly $34M in Illegal Vapor Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection uncovered more than 2 million units in February. Altria Portal Demo Tackling Tobacco: April 2025 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Denver voters earned the right to have their say on a flavored tobacco ban, while Missouri cities may be prevented from adopting stricter tobacco regulations than those of the state. Economic Pressures & Downtrading Continue to Nag the Backbar Goldman Sachs finds that while cigarette volume declines roll on, smokeless nicotine volumes are on the upswing. Modern Oral Tobacco Products Make Waves on the Backbar Their growing popularity is beginning to impact other segments. Exploring Current & Future Bright Spots on the Backbar A recent Convenience Store News webinar offers retailers insights to boosting their tobacco category. Black Buffalo Honors Retail Partners More than a dozen convenience store banners are recognized in the 2024 Herd Preferred Award program. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
