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Honoring the Best New Products of 2023
Based on consumer ratings, 33 products new to convenience store shelves are selected for recognition in Convenience Store News’ 27th annual program.
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Proposed Menthol Ban's Impact on Small Business
Members of the U.S. House Committee on Small Business point to potential revenue loss and black market sales.

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Giving C-store Operators the Lowdown on the FDA Crackdown
The agency has been targeting retailers and manufacturers for selling disposable e-cigarettes illegally.
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Industry Associations Urge Retailers to Speak Against Menthol Ban
NACS and CDA express concerns regarding the bans, such as growth of the illicit tobacco market.
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Increased Consumer Pressures Reflect in Backbar Sales
Smokeless nicotine volume growth accelerated while e-cigarette volumes decelerated in the third quarter.
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BIC Special Edition Casino Lighters
The designs are printed on holographic foil and feature images inspired by classic casino games.
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Tackling Tobacco: October 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
Flavored tobacco bans remain center stage at the state and local levels.
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Small Operator Trade Groups Rally Against Proposed Menthol Ban
State and regional energy marketing trade associations raise concerns that prohibition will fuel the illicit market.
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Philip Morris International Advances Alternative Products Shift
The company brought the convenience industry together to talk nicotine trends at the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix.
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Opportunities & Uncertainty Swirl Around the Backbar
The category faces challenges like FDA bans and price hikes, while reduced risk product innovation presents opportunities.
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NJOY Takes Legal Action Against Illicit Disposable Vapor Manufacturers
The suit names 34 foreign and domestic manufacturers, distributors and online retailers.
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FDA Sends Final Menthol Rule for Review
The White House Office of Management and Budget will assess the economic impact of a ban.
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Court Stays Marketing Denial of Vuse Alto Menthol Pods
The items will remain on the backbar as R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. pursues a formal stay.
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BAT to Challenge FDA's Marketing Denial Order for Flavored Vuse Products
Its U.S. indirect subsidiary R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. will seek an immediate stay of enforcement for Vuse Alto's Menthol.
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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to FDA's Authority to Reject Flavored Vapor Products
The decision ends Avail Vapor's appeal of a December 2022 Fourth Circuit ruling.
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Tackling Tobacco: September 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
A circuit court in Oregon lets stand Multnomah County's ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products.
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FDA Fines Retailers Over Illegal Sale of Youth-Appealing Vapor Products
This marks the agency's first request for maximum civil money penalties for this type of violation.
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British American Tobacco Hikes Cigarette List Prices
The change goes into effect in early October.
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Convenience Store News Midyear Report Card 2023: Ups & Downs
So far, this year is bringing a hodgepodge of results for key c-store product categories.
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Altria's Digital Trade Program Reaches Additional Retailers
The Tier 3 incentive directly impacts an estimated 10 to 15 percent of convenience store sales.
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FDA Continues Crackdown on Sales of Illegal Vapor Products
Elf Bar and EB Design products raise concerns in the agency's effort to fight youth tobacco use.
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C-store Retailers Can Keep Backbar Steady by Managing Downtrading
Tobacco industry insiders offer four tips for leveraging the trend.
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22nd Century Group Explores Strategic Alternatives for Tobacco Assets
The review process is intended to consider the long-term potential and best ways to monetize various tobacco products.
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BIC Special Edition Party Animal Lighters
The series features both furry and scaled friends for the animal-loving consumer.
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Tackling Tobacco: August 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
Flavored tobacco prohibition hits a stumbling block in Maine.

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