Tackling Tobacco: April 2025 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupDenver 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 BackbarGoldman 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. FDA's Crackdown on Flavored Vapor Products Survives Supreme Court Challenge A lower court will reconsider whether the agency should have considered an e-cigarette manufacturer's marketing plan. Tackling Tobacco: March 2025 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Petition attempts to bring Denver's ban on flavored tobacco products to the voters, while North Dakota legislators reject a tax bill. FDA's Center for Tobacco Products Sees Staff Cuts Director Brian King is among the employees who received dismissal notifications on April 1. 2025 Category Excellence in Overall Partnership: The Spinx Co. & Swisher Through 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 Buffalo The companies meet monthly to review business performance and identify trends and opportunities that are unique to Rutter's. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
