Administration continues to push for graphic warning labels on cigarette packages. Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration appealed the February 29, 2012 decision issued by Federal District Court Judge Richard Leon which held that the FDA’s new graphic images and text warnings for cigarette packaging and cigarette advertisements violate free speech protections under the First…
Royal Buying Group Receives 2011 Best of Business Award
“We are honored to receive recognition for the hard work and dedication of all of our staff here at RBG,” says RBG CEO. Royal Buying Group Inc. (RBG) has been selected for the 2011 Best of Business Awards by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA Community). The Royal Buying Group was also privileged to have…
Opportunities Exist for Cigars
TOP PERFORMERS Altria Sales & Distribution (John Middleton) Swisher Swedish Match HONORABLE MENTIONS Altadis USA Republic Tobacco The SCHIP tobacco tax rates that hit in April 2009 are costing cigar smokers more, but sales continue to persevere. As of April, the federal taxes on large cigars rose from 20.719% of the wholesale price with a…