Altria to pay $235M in Juul-related settlement

The agreement covers over 6,000 lawsuits, leaving about 58 cases outstanding for the tobacco company.

By Jessica Loder • May 12, 2023

JUUL names new CFO, WSJ reports

Vittal Kadapakkam was most recently chief strategy officer for the company, which has also named Rudy Lawrence as its new COO.

By Jessica Loder • May 3, 2023

Juul to pay $462M in largest multistate settlement yet

Beyond the payouts, the agreement requires Juul products to be kept behind the counter in retail stores, and the company must verify the age of people selling or promoting its products online.

By Brett Dworski • April 13, 2023

Altria to buy NJOY for $2.75B

The acquisition also includes further payments of between $125 million and $500 million if more of the startup’s e-cigarette products are approved by the FDA.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2023

Altria considering NJOY e-cigarette acquisition, report says

The deal could keep the tobacco company in the vaping space as its Juul investment dwindles and faces ongoing FDA scrutiny.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 28, 2023

Juul exploring potential deal with 3 major tobacco companies, WSJ reports

The reported preliminary discussions come as the vape maker is dealing with thousands of lawsuits and as legacy cigarette giants wrestle with smoking declines.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 26, 2023

Maine is the latest state considering flavored tobacco legislation

State Senator Jill Duson has submitted a bill proposing a ban on such products as legislators around the country take up measures in the absence of a ruling from the FDA.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 4, 2023

Juul settles another 5,000 lawsuits

The multidistrict litigation covers more than 10,000 individuals and requires payouts to states and territories as well as changes to the company’s marketing.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 8, 2022

Jacksons to enter the cannabis segment next year

Jacksons plans to work with Canadian company CordovaCann on the marijuana shops, starting in Washington, Oregon and Arizona in 2023.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 2, 2022

FDA issues more warnings over CBD. Should c-stores be concerned?

The warnings target five companies selling CBD-infused products that the agency said may be mistaken for traditional food and beverage items and that, in some cases, are appealing to children.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 22, 2022

California votes to ban most flavored tobacco products

Voters approved Proposition 31 this week, upholding a law that was signed in 2020 and making California the second state with such a ban.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 11, 2022

Juul planning another major layoff as it struggles to stay afloat

This will be the e-cigarette maker’s fourth companywide layoff since 2019.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2022

What happened to CBD in c-stores?

The pandemic and a hazy regulatory environment stymied the category just as it was taking off. But experts believe CBD can rebound in 2023 and beyond.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2022

FDA’s denial of menthol e-cigarette products highlights increasing pressure

The agency last week issued a marketing denial order against several menthol e-cigarette capsules made by Logic Technology Development — the first time it has issued such an order.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 2, 2022

Smoker Friendly adds 30 locations to its footprint with latest acquisition

Two big acquisitions, including Collett Enterprises’ 30 stores and Tobacco Superstores’ 79 locations, have boosted Smoker Friendly’s portfolio by over 60% in 2022.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 1, 2022

Philip Morris buys U.S. rights to IQOS as it preps for domestic production

The company’s $2.7 billion agreement with Altria comes as the cigarette alternative is working to get back into U.S. markets.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 21, 2022

DOJ files lawsuits against 6 vaping companies

This marks the first time the department has filed injunctions against suppliers for failing to heed warning letters by the FDA.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2022

California flavored tobacco sales hinge on November vote

Prop 31 could cut revenue for convenience stores in the Golden State in cities where there is not currently a ban on the products.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 19, 2022

Juul will pay $438M to settle multistate investigation

The agreement outlines marketing restrictions for the embattled e-cigarette maker, and follows other settlements centered on how it has allegedly advertised to underage users.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 8, 2022