Tobacco

Ignite your customers’ passion with Swisher Sweets Passion Fruit. This limited-edition cigarillo is now available, providing an exotic blend of passion fruit and the tropical sweetness of mango that offers an unforgettable unique taste. This tropical sensation will surely tempt customers for another taste and is only available for a limited time. Swisher Sweets Passion Fruit…

The Michigan Court of Claims issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily stopping the state’s ban on flavored vapes. In the ruling, Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens said the harm done to vape businesses, which would have to shut down because of the ban, outweighs the interest of the state in stopping youths from using…

Consumers who choose JOB rolling papers for their quality and craftsmanship will soon see a new option in stores: JOB Virgin Cone Packs. Pre-rolled and equipped with a tip to offer an easier way to pack, fill and enjoy, JOB Virgin Cones are made of unbleached, chlorine- and dye-free fibers that are responsibly harvested. Vegan and…

Walgreens and Kroger both announced that they would stop selling e-cigarettes. Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain with 9,560 stores across the U.S., will stop selling e-cigarettes permanently. “We have made the decision to stop selling e-cigarette products at our stores nationwide as the CDC, FDA and other health officials continue to examine the issue. This…

Next month marks one year since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement detailing possible changes to tobacco regulations, including the intent to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to ban menthol in combustible tobacco products. Four months later, it released another ANPRM to lower maximum nicotine levels in cigarettes to…

Both New York and Utah’s recently announced emergency flavored e-cigarette bans have been delayed. New York’s ban was slated to take effect Friday as planned, but is postponed after a state appellate court granted a motion to temporarily delay the new rule. The state Appellate Division’s Third Department granted the restraining for the Vapor Technology…

Among Wednesday’s education sessions, as part of the 2019 NACS Show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Oct.1-4, were two about cannabis and CBD: “Cannabis, Marijuana, CBD: The Practical and Legal Outlook” and “CBD, Hemp, Edibles: What Retailers Need to Know About This New Category.” This is the first year that the NACS Show…

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, during the NACS Show, moderator Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president, government relations for NACS; and speaker Doug Anderson, president, The We Card Program outlined the latest challenges and solution in tobacco regulation compliance in a session titled, “Retail Under Attack: The Importance of Tobacco Training.” The We Card Program has been…

Let your customers ‘Roll with Swish’ as Swisher Sweets Purple Swish is now available as a special blend cigarillo, providing a flavorful combination of the subtle sweetness of raspberry with the classic punch of grape. Available in a resealable, 2-count pouch with the ‘Sealed Fresh’ guarantee, Swisher Sweets Purple Swish is ready for shipment to stores…

C-store operators had the opportunity to attend a variety of education sessions on the opening day of the NACS Show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. A session titled, “Navigating the Labor Landscape,” moderated by Ashley Ray, HR director of Maverik Inc., with speakers Aaron Rolka, recruitment evangelist and employer insights of Indeed,…