Current Issue

Tobacco Outlet Business

May/June 2008
Volume 11, Number 3


Features

Cigar Corner ... Flavored cigars have been all the rage in recent years. Here's how manufacturers are keeping the flavor category fresh.

Regulation on the Horizon? ... Will the FDA win the right to oversee tobacco? And if so, what will it mean for the industry?

Eight Tips on Fourth-Tier ... Consolidation and weeding out of weak links are reshaping the fourth-tier category. Here's what you need to know about the value segment.

The Beverage Boom ... Looking to build your beverage business? A look at what's hot in the liquid refreshment arena.

Publisher’s Letter … Opening the doore to change ... To Article

News & Trends … Electronic cigarettes make a buzz, Smoker Friendly launches a lounge, ShopRites stub out cigarettes, and more ... To Article


Departments

Trade Talk … Tom Briant reports the latest from the legal front lines.

Top to Top … An interview with Tim Jones, VP of marketing at Commonwealth Brands

Smart Business ... How to cut down on theft.

Storefront ... A guide to new and popular outlet products.

Marketing Strategies ... How customer research can boost your bottom line.


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