ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Association of Convenience Stores applauded today’s introduction in the U.S. House of of Representatives of legislation that seeks to prevent online sales of e-cigarettes to minors by ensuring that the age of the purchaser is verified at time of delivery, which is currently required for cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products…
FDA Launches TV Ads to Discourage Teen Vaping
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its first TV ads aimed at preventing e-cigarette use among young consumers. The effort is part of the FDA’s “The Real Cost” youth e-cigarette prevention campaign, a $60 million initiative that launched in 2018 through social media, digital content and posters at high schools nationwide. The campaign aims…
Ohio Becomes 18th State to Pass Tobacco 21 Bill
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine passed the state budget bill, which included a law to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. DeWine vetoed a grandfather clause that would have exempted people who are 18 to 20 as of Oct. 1 because he said this is the age range when most…
Limited-Edition Watermelon Cigarillo
Get the full-flavored refreshing taste of fresh, delicious and sun-ripened watermelon in a perfectly crafted, slow burn cigarillo. Refreshingly brisk and just plain refreshing, customers will love what they find when they open the classic taste of the latest limited-edition offerings from White Owl & Game: White Owl Watermelon Smash & Game Watermelon. White Owl’s latest…
What’s the Difference Between CBD and Cannabis?
CBD and cannabis are hot topics, but many people don’t know what they are exactly, or the difference between the two. The laws and regulations about selling or using them vary depending on location and other circumstances. So be sure to do significant research before you add any CBD or cannabis-related products to your shelves.…
All-Natural Hemp Rolling Paper
Hempire, a Swisher brand, is the first all-natural, highest quality 100% hemp rolling paper available in the U.S. that delivers what customers are looking for in a clean smoking experience. Hempire offers 11 different quality papers, rolls, tips and packs that can satisfy any customer. Its paper and rolling paper accessories are manufactured with European…
Cumberland Farms Sues Six Towns Over Regulations
Massachusetts-based convenience retailer Cumberland Farms filed a multi-defendant lawsuit against the boards of health in six Massachusetts municipalities: Barnstable, Billerica, Framingham, Sharon, Somerville and Walpole. Each board recently adopted new regulations that are based on a model developed and advocated by a private organization. According to the complaint, the regulations arbitrarily force Cumberland Farms to…
Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 Set for Las Vegas at End of January
The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) announced that the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020) will be taking place from Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 29-31, 2020, in Las Vegas. A growing must-attend event within the industry, TPE is the first big business-to-business buying show of the year, bringing together top brands and buyers from the premium…
Ultra-Thin Rolling Papers
Republic Tobacco LP has introduced JOB Virgin. The innovative new Virgin line represents the brand’s dedication to serving the discerning consumer of today by appealing to their desire to follow an eco-friendly, environmentally conscious life-style and a true taste experience. JOB consumers value brands with responsible harvesting practices, and ones that enhances their taste experience. JOB…
San Francisco Bans E-Cigarettes
San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban e-cigarettes. The law mandates that any products be evaluated by the FDA before being sold in a premarket review. Because no manufacturers have done that yet, the law will halt all vape sales in about seven months, according to CNN. The legislation is seen as a way…