When the FDA Abandons Science
The premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) regulatory process for flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system (ENDS) products has been, in a word, politicized. The knowing rejection...
Is the FDA on the Brink of True Harm Reduction?
In July, the FDA announced a new regulatory plan to focus on reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes, with the purpose of reducing cigarette addiction....
Showdown in San Francisco Over Proposed Flavor Ban
Though many in the industry have been focused on the continuing deadlines and regulations brought about by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s deeming...
Space Wars: Gaining More Shelf Space in Tobacco Retail
Every manufacturer wants more space—more signage, more product merchandised, more point-of-sale (POS) displays, more events. While more space can absolutely lead to more sales,...
5 Tips for a Better Press Release
Looking to write a press release that gets results? Alec Bradley Cigars’ director of sales and marketing, Jonathan Lipson, offers these five tips:
Start with...
Navigating Legislative and Regulatory Change
As the premium tobacco and vapor industries are increasingly falling under the scrutiny of anti-smoking forces, questions about compliance with legislative, legal and regulatory...
Back to School: A Look at Tobacconist University
What’s the key to retail success? It’s a question that many tobacconists ask when searching for the products, technology and business plans that will...
Acing FDA Age Verification Rules
Since the FDA’s deeming regulations went into effect on August 8, 2016, anyone selling tobacco products must verify that the purchaser is over 18...
S.T. Dupont: The Invention of Luxury
S.T. Dupont has been making luxury items since it was founded in 1872. In its 145-year history, its clientele has included celebrities like Jacqueline...
Finding Innovative Solutions for Vapor Consumers
Consumers have an array of choices when it comes to vapor products in 2021. Nicotine vapes have become widely available at convenience stores and...
