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Johnson & Johnson OTC Status Update
Johnson & Johnson OTC Status Update |
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South Dakota Smoking Ban Information
Questions and answers for employers on South Dakota’s smoking ban. |
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FDA hosts tobacco compliance training for retailers
The FDA Center for Tobacco Products is hosting a series of one-hour webinars on federal tobacco regulations. |
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Dakota Style Redesigns 5.5oz Sunflower Seed Packaging
Dakota Style is pleased to announce some exciting package changes to our 5.5oz In-Shell JUMBO Sunflower Seeds with a soft flow through starting in January of 2011. |
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UPDATE1: Proposed Smoking Ban Information
(UPDATED) With approaching deadlines, more and more customers are asking about the proposed smoking ban law. We’ve answered some of those questions. |
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Swedish Match, maker of Red Man Moist Snuff, revealed a new packaging lid for the line of smokeless tobacco, which it guarantees to lock in freshness. The new FlavorFresh Lid creates a tight seal, improving moisture retention and locking in freshness, the company stated. |
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Gatorade to be Distributed Via DSD For Select Channels in 2011
PepsiCo has announced a change of distribution for its Gatorade products in the key trade channels of Convenience, UDS (up and down the street) and Dollar from a warehouse-delivered go-to-market system to direct store delivery through both company-owned and independent bottlers in the United States and Canada. The company expects the change to become effective January 1, 2011. |
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Dakota Style Kettle Chips Downsizing
Dakota Style will be downsizing their current 2.4oz Kettle Chips to 2.25oz size. The conversion will be on a flavor by flavor basis and you should start seeing the new size the end of August. |
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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Tobacco Compliance & Retailer Compliance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted information pertaining to the steps retailers can take to ensure compliance in implementing the new federal tobacco law regarding distribution, sale and advertising of tobacco products. |
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ATF: Counterfeit cigarettes on the rise
The average consumer won’t recognize a pack of counterfeit cigarettes, but they might recognize the taste is different. |
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Lid Chart for Handi-Kup Foam Cups
A helpful guide to purchasing Handi-Kup foam cups with the correct lids. |
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Marlboro Snus national expansion expected in March
Philip Morris USA and Altria Sales & Distribution have announced the introduction of Marlboro Snus for distribution to retail stores nationally. |
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We’re now offering an Electronic Fund Transfer payment option on all customer accounts. Read more to find out how to sign up. |
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Infograph: Who makes up the energy drink market?
Energy drinks are a $1 billion industry. Even celebrities like Lil’ John has his own brand. But who exactly is consuming these drinks? An infograph from website topculture.com has the break down. |
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As with any winter, those of us who think we’re “seasoned” to the cold can still be caught off guard by quick changes in weather. Read more to see which items should be a part of every retailer’s winter defense kit. |
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Famous-Brand Ice Cream on a Budget
Have a few boxes of seasonal Snicker, Reese, Butterfinger, or other candy bar taking up space after the holiday has passed? Don’t worry, there are ways to use up these yummy treats before their expiration date… one tasty way is to make a flavored ice cream treat! |
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An interesting article from Convenience Store Decisions magazine about smokeless tobacco sales. CSD Magazine says while taxes haven’t impacted sales as much as some had predicted, it’s up to retailers to continue aggressively marketing the category. |
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Outcome of Oct. 6 Smoking Ban Hearing
The Smoking Ban hearing offered the opportunity for Judge Trandahl to determine several pending issues, which included a summary brief to review 26 categories of rejected petitions and/or signatures and a summary brief to allow the American Cancer Society to intervene in the lawsuit. |
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General Mills Redesigns Chex Mix Packaging
General Mills announces a Chex Mix packaging redesign to begin in September of 2009. New packaging will capitalize on and drive the strong business momentum General Mills says Chex Mix is currently experiencing. Read More |
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Altria: Wintergreen MST Volume Continues to Grow
With continued increases in smokeless tobacco sales, Altria plans to release a new Copenhagen Long Cut Wintergreen product to consumers November 2nd. |
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RECALL: Children's & Infants' TYLENOL® Liquid
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the makers of TYLENOL®, are voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children’s and Infants’ TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008. |
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UPDATE 2: FDA Tobacco Regulation Dominates Summit
AWMA — Convenience distributors and retailers, as of September 22, will be unable to sell any cigarette or cigarette paper that contains an artificial or natural flavor other than tobacco or menthol. |
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