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NZ retailers seek urgent action on illicit tobacco
Retail NZ has called for immediate government intervention to address the growth of the illicit tobacco market in New Zealand.
A newly released study titled Time is Running Out to Quit Illicit Tobacco, high...
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Metcash group sales rise despite tobacco sales decline
Supermarket tobacco sales fell 32.1 per cent, as the group tries to transition away from the category.
WHO pushes countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco
The move is considered to help cut consumption of the products, which contribute to several diseases.
The case for forcing the tobacco industry to pay for cigarette butts
In Australia, an estimated 8.9 billion butts are littered each year. This could be cut by 4.45 billion under a proposed ...
Tobacco Station Group hits 500 franchise stores
The retailer is showing no signs of slowing down, revealing plans to add another 25 to 30 outlets to the end of 2022.
Retail groups in uproar over planned vaping laws
A new government proposal to restrict the sale of vaping products to pharmacies has caused an uproar among Australian re...
ATO seizes $171m worth of illegal tobacco
ATO says the cigarette industry suffers from huge lost due to Illicit tobacco.
Walmart to halt sale of e-cigarettes in US stores
The move follows a crackdown on teens using the products after reports of vape-related lung diseases and deaths.
Convenience group opposes raising legal age to buy tobacco
AACS chief says raising legal age will boost the black market and will cost jobs in the convenience industry.
Industry body calls for vaping to be legalised
Vaping is a public health priority and should be legalised, ARA says.
Smokeless tobacco products flying under the radar of regulation in many countries
At least a quarter of tobacco users take smokeless tobacco products.
Tougher new e-cigarette laws begin in SA
The use of e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas banned under the legislation.
AACS criticises WA tobacco regulations
Displays must be implemented at the store's own cost.
Tobacco companies lead top global employers
Philip Morris and British American Tobacco recognised as top performers.
Faeces, pesticides and nicotine found in e-cigarettes
Products labelled as nicotine‐free e‐cigarettes contained traces of toxic chemicals.
Philip Morris unveils new smokeless devices to boost sales in Japan
Regular e-cigarettes are banned in Japan so its the main market for “heat not burn” products.
