2025 Category Excellence in Overall Partnership: The Spinx Co. & SwisherThrough a foundation of partnership, innovation and data-driven decisions, the companies have achieved significant business results in the OTP category. 2025 Category Excellence in Overall Partnership: Rutter's & Black BuffaloThe companies meet monthly to review business performance and identify trends and opportunities that are unique to Rutter's. 2025 Category Excellence in New Product Launch: CEFCO Stores & Inter-Continental Cigar Corp. The introduction of Al Capone Wraps at CEFCO stores led to larger basket sizes and increased overall promotional engagement. FDA's Real Cost Campaign Helps Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use The number of U.S. middle and high school students who currently use e-cigarettes declined from 5.38 million in 2019 to 1.63 million in 2024. Task Force Report Finds Rise in Illegal Tobacco Market in Massachusetts The New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association raises concerns the issue will get worse. ARKO Drives Value in Foodservice, Fuel & OTP Categories In a new promotion, consumers can save up to $40 per fillup through the ability to stack discounts earned through qualifying purchases. Tackling Tobacco: February 2025 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Tennessee looks to raise the "prospective age limit," while New Mexico considers implementing a new tax on modern oral products. The Ever-Changing Category Is your backbar keeping up with the building momentum around harm reduction? The Harm Reduction Race Smokefree products are picking up speed in the tobacco business. New York State Takes on Illegal Vapor Sales Over Youth Use A new lawsuit names 13 manufacturers, distributors and retailers. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
