Tobacco

PDI Offering Free Tobacco Scan Data Package to Small & Independent C-store Operators

The package is part of PDI's CStore Essentials solution.

Larger Basket Sizes Lead to Strong Same-Store Sales for Couche-Tard

The retailer's c-store network benefits as consumers consolidate shopping trips.

Vapor’s Next Milestone Is in September

FDA requires that vapor brands submit Premarket Tobacco Applications (PMTAs) by Sept 9, 2020 for products they intend to keep on the market. E-Alternative Solutions is in compliance with this PMTA process, and you should demand to know where your other vapor partners stand.

FDA Agrees to Release List of PMTA Product Applicants

As of Aug. 31, the agency received submissions for roughly 2,000 vapor and other newly deemed products.

Swisher Unveils a New Corporate Identity & Platform for Trade Partners

The moves are part of the company's efforts to focus on the adult consumer lifestyle.

OCB Bamboo Rolling Papers

The bamboo is responsibly harvested, leaving the roots in the ground to regrow.

California Bans the Sale of Most Flavored Tobacco Products

The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, excludes loose-leaf tobacco, tobacco that is smoked in water pipes, and premium cigars.

Coronavirus Challenges Result in Red-Ink First Half for C-store Industry

Midyear Report Card shows most in-store product categories were negatively impacted.

Tackling Tobacco: August 2020 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

Localities vote to bring tobacco buying age in compliance with federal regulations.

Retailer Groups Ask FDA to Publish PMTA List for Vapor Products

NACS joins with other associations to get operators help to know which products they can legally sell as of Sept. 10.

Tobacco Cos. Line Up to File PMTAs as New Deadline Nears

Altria, E-Alternative Solutions, Fontem US and Reynolds American are among those that have submitted applications to the FDA.

Latest Numbers Show Convenience Channel Is Stuck in Idle Mode

Of the top five in-store categories, only beer was in the black during the two-week period ended Aug. 9.

Retailer Roundtable: The State of Tobacco 2020

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Philip Morris USA Plots Expansion Path for IQOS

Charlotte, N.C., marks the heat-not-burn product's third market.