The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) announced 14-time NBA All-Star Karl Malone as the Keynote Speaker for the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020). Well-respected for his performance, talent and many achievements on the court, including being the NBA’s second all-time leading scorer, a two-time Olympic Champion, and a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Malone has…
What’s Ahead for the 2020 Tobacco Landscape?
The tobacco industry may have had the most tumultuous year any of us can remember in 2019. The industry saw nearly double-digit declines in cigarette volume that was truly a bell ringer for everyone, including the manufacturers. For the first time ever, as far as I can tell, Big Tobacco raised prices three times in…
Disposable Vape Pod Device
Legal Lean’s new Disposable Vape Pod Device is stylish and portable, attaching to a keychain lanyard for an on-the go-lifestyle. The vape pod contains a vapable sleep blend with melatonin to aid with sleep and relaxation. The blend contains no nicotine and is legal in all 50 states. The pod holds approximately 300 breaths, which…
Wading Through OTP Uncertainty
On Nov. 6, members of the Boston Convenience Store Owners Association, along with independent c-store owners throughout Massachusetts, closed shop for the day in protest of a proposed ban on menthol and mint tobacco products. Their frustration is shared by many in the industry as lawmakers across the country float various bans and new regulations…
White House Hosts Meeting to Discuss Vape Policy
President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar hosted a meeting at the White House on Friday to discuss the Administration’s policy on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Attendees at the meeting included stakeholders on all sides of the issue, including NACS Chairman Henry Armour, Juul Labs CEO K.C. Crosthwaite, Tony Abboud,…
Classic Cigarillo
When your customers are in the mood for an unsweet smoke, Swisher Sweets Silver is a fresh option to meet their vibe. Swisher Sweets Sliver is everything customers love about Swisher Sweets, but without the sweet. These classic cigarillos offer a smooth, rich taste created by master tobacco blenders. This special unsweet blend will surely entice…
Washington State Bans Vape Products Containing Vitamin E Acetate
Washington state banned the sale of vapor products containing vitamin E acetate a compound that federal health officials have identified as a possible cause of a vaping-related illness, according to The Seattle Times. Vitamin E acetate is an oil that can also be found in foods, dietary supplements and cosmetic products. It isn’t known to…
Specially Blended Cigar
Altadis U.S.A.’s Herman’s Batch is inspired by its namesake’s elegant, sybarite and distinctive personality and the H. Upmann brand that remains one of the most emblematic cigar brands across the world. Herman’s Batch is covered in Ecuadorian Habano wrapper aged for four years that has gone through a double fermentation process, providing a fuller flavor and more…
Smoker Friendly Acquires 33 Smoker’s Outlet Stores
Boulder-based The Cigarette Store Corp.‘s Smoker Friendly has acquired Smoker’s Outlet, a chain with 33 stores in Missouri. Smoker Friendly will immediately take over all locations — primarily cigarette, tobacco and liquor stores. The company also will retain 120 employees who currently work for Smoker’s Outlet. “These stores provide a great opportunity to expand our…
Study: NYC Menthol Ban Would Cost $270 Million
The menthol cigarette ban being considered by the New York City Council would intensify illegal trade, slash tax revenue by millions of dollars a year and cost over 1,000 jobs, reports a new study commissioned by the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS). The analysis performed by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates…