Tobacco

The premium-quality, disposable vaping device called Bidi Stick now comes in an 18-pack countertop display, allowing retailers to visually show customers the product’s nine distinct varieties and position their stores as a destination for a wide range of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The Bidi Stick’s s sleek, ready-to-use design is for adult customers interested in […]

When COVID-19 first hit the U.S. in March and April, customers began stocking up on essentials and favorite items, including tobacco products like e-cigarettes and cigars — a likely combination of a few factors including decreased shopping trips as well as increased stress. Cigars in particular saw a spike in sales in the short-term along…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters notifying 10 companies to remove their flavored disposable e-cigarettes and youth-appealing e-liquid products from the market because they do not have the required premarket authorization. “The FDA continues to prioritize enforcement against e-cigarette products, specifically those most appealing and accessible to youth,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen…

Juul Labs filed its third action with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), directed at all importers of unauthorized “Juul-compatible pods” that copy Juul Labs’ patented product designs without authorization. The action seeks a General Exclusion Order barring the importation of any infringing, unauthorized pod-based product designed to be used with the JUUL System, including…

Drew Estate Factory Smokes, a Swisher International brand, is your everyday premium cigar, but far from the status quo. Factory Smokes are manufactured at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua, by the same cigar rollers who produce Swisher International’s world-recognized cigar brands. Offered in Red Habano and Creamy Smooth Connecticut Shade, these two purposeful […]

Following 34 years at BIC, Pat Cordle, Vice President – Field Sales Convenience will retire on Nov. 1, 2020. Jason Rice, Vice President of Commercial Capabilities, will succeed him, taking over leadership of the BIC sales team serving the convenience channel across the U.S. Cordle joined BIC in 1986 in the role of Retail Sales…

  Vaping involves inhaling an aerosol of liquid particles suspended in air as they cool after evaporation, then land on the lungs and transfer directly into the blood stream. It takes the vaped substance – nicotine, cannabis or others – about five seconds to reach the brain. Some vapers say it is lighter on the…

E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) recently announced the submission of its Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTAs) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Leap and Leap Go vapor products. These submissions are a testament to the high standards at EAS, as well as its commitment to follow ethical marketing practices. EAS also remains dedicated to…

BIC received a General Exclusion Order from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that prevents the importation into the U.S. of all lighters that imitate BIC lighters’ iconic appearance, which would infringe BIC’s registered trade dress, regardless of who is importing the product. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will enforce the order. The ruling…

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (S.1253), which aims to prevent the sale of e-cigarettes to minors online by requiring that online sellers ensure the delivery carrier verifies the recipient’s age upon delivery. It would also require online sellers to collect and remit the appropriate state and…