With the New Year comes new challenges for retailers that sell tobacco products. Just like in 2020, key issues for retailers will encompass local, state and federal legislative and regulatory actions. Local Flavor Ban Ordinances In February 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made most flavored cartridge- and pod-type vaping products illegal. Then, in…
California Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products Delayed
California will delay its ban on flavored tobacco products after opponents led by tobacco companies said they filed enough signatures to put the law to a statewide vote. The law was passed this August and was set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. The law would not make it a crime for people…
Congress Passes Online Vape Sales ID Measure
Congress has passed legislation in the end-of-year omnibus spending packages to stop the online sales of e-cigarettes to minors. The legislation closes the online loophole for e-cigarettes that exists by requiring that the age of the recipient be verified in-person at delivery, a requirement that exists for other age-restricted products sold online but not for…
Swisher Appoints John Haley as Chief Growth Officer
Swisher announced John Haley has been named Chief Growth Officer, overseeing Swisher’s newly formed Corporate Growth Department. In this new role, Haley will focus on growth, innovation, strategy and structure of Swisher to enable organizational transformation to drive change throughout the company. He will oversee Sales and Marketing, Strategic Growth, Innovation and Business Analytics. “I…
Disposable Device
Zstick is excited to announce that its PMTA has been accepted, passing the filing stage and currently under scientific substantial review. It is one of the only disposable companies on the market to be on the last stage of the PMTA process. It has all valid documents, including its acceptance and filing letter. Z Stick […]
Chocolate and Vanilla Cigar
With Chocolate and Vanilla together in one great cigar, White Owl Swirl is a completely unique experience for customers’ taste buds and eyes, featuring an unforgettable two-color wrapper, an idea created by White Owl’s Dominican Republic team and made with an eye to quality. In the age of social sharing, White Owl is encouraging picture-taking […]
Vape’s Steady Rise
Despite COVID-19 disrupting the nation’s economy and looming tobacco category regulation at all levels of government, vape and e-cigarette sales continue an upward trend. Dollar sales of electronic smoking devices ticked up slightly at an annual rate of 1.4% for the 52 weeks ending Nov. 1, 2020, and unit sales were up a solid 10.8%…
Birthday Candle Lighter
Calico Brands Inc. is introducing five new birthday party designs to its Scripto Hybrid lighter line. The Scripto Birthday Candle lighters appeal to all demographics and feature five assorted fun, vibrant birthday designs, available in a one-pack open stock with a suggested retail price of $2.79 per lighter. The Scripto Birthday Candle lighter features a […]
Swisher Partners With University of North Florida to Support Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
Swisher, in conjunction with the University of North Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), announced the establishment of a new program that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs in pursuing their business goals. The program, named The Swisher Startup for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs, reinforces Swisher’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, as well as the CEI’s commitment to supporting…
Tobacco-Free Nicotine Delivery Product
Engineered to provide a premium nicotine experience to its users, minus the smoke, Bidi Pouch, made from a tobacco-free nicotine formulation packed in an on-the-go pouch. The Bidi Pouch is packed in a handy and easy-to-go tin can. It contains natural fibers and a chew-base filler in six different flavors. Much like the Bidi Stick, […]