As turbulent as the tobacco business has been in recent years, accessories, such as lighters, have remained calm and consistent, if not a bright spot on the front counter for most convenience store chains. “This is one of the most profitable parts of the business,” said Tariq Khan, CEO of Sentar Oil Inc., a four-store…
Top Tobacco And Republic Tobacco Fight Counterfeit Rolling Papers
To enforce trademark rights Top and Republic file a federal lawsuit against a number of wholesale distribution companies and retailers. As part of a vigilant anti-counterfeiting campaign to protect the well-known “TOP” trademarks, Top Tobacco L.P. and Republic Tobacco L.P. filed suit last month in federal court in Chicago against local wholesale distribution companies Midwestern…
Lighting the Way to Profitability
A wide array of tobacco accessories to complement cigarettes and cigars shows customers you’re serious about tobacco and incites impulse sales. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Many retailers recognize that it’s beneficial to step out from behind the counter to teach customers about smokeless alternatives and educate them on e-cigarettes, but taking the same approach…
New Lighter Series
BIC Consumer Products USA is launching BIC Pro Series Mexican Soccer lighter designs, which feature two of the most popular Mexican professional soccer teams, Chivas and Club America. There are eight lighters in this new series that are targeted to Mexican-American males 25 years of age and older, and feature striking designs with a modern…
Special Edition Lighters
BIC is launching two new special edition series of lighter designs in January 2011. The two series, Animal and Pop Culture join the already extensive line of market-leading special edition series offered by BIC. The Animal Series collection appeals to male and female consumers who enjoy animals and wildlife and includes eight different designs, featuring…
TPE 2011 Kicks Off in Las Vegas
E-cigarettes are a big trend on the show floor, with several new manufacturers showcasing electronic products. The Tobacco Plus Expo International (TPE) opened in Las Vegas on March 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing together a broad array of tobacco, tobacco products and accessories under one roof. On the show floor, the major…