Blu Sales Volume Decreases 40 Percent
Lorillard has reported a 40 percent sales drop for the Blu e-cigarette brand, leading to an operating loss of $13 million. Overall company earnings are up.
Regulatory Issues May Stall Reynolds – Lorillard Deal
Reynolds American encounters regulatory problems in acquiring Lorillard; some of your favorite cigarette and e-cigarette brands may soon be British-owned.
Republic Tobacco Buys Half of Johnson Creek Smoke Juice
In a deal that will increase Johnson Creek Smoke Juice’s distribution network 20-fold, the company has sold a 50-percent stake to Republic Tobacco.
New York City Bans Smoking Under 21
Times have just gotten a little tougher for smokers in New York City — especially those under 21.
Victory E-Cigarettes Sued; Owner Receives Paper Payday
On the heels of a massive stock price increase, Victory E-Cigarettes faces a pending patent infringement lawsuit from rival NJOY.
Vuse E-Cigarette: Reynolds Announces Expansion Plans
Reynolds American will sell an improved Vuse e-cigarette in 2014 and has announced its plans of expansion to Utah.
E-Cigarettes May Present Problem for American Tobacco Growers
There’s concern among American tobacco growers that growing demand for e-cigarettes could hinder the future of the domestic tobacco industry.
The Future History of the E-Cigarette Industry
With FDA regulation looming, the future of the e-cigarette industry is uncertain. In this piece, Vapegrl describes what the next five years might look like for e-smokers.
Lorillard Buys Skycig
Lorillard, the owner of Blu Cigs, has added another company to its e-cigarette portfolio with the acquisition of Skycig.
Attorneys General Ask FDA to Lower the Boom on E-Cigarettes
The Attorneys General from 40 states have sent a letter to the FDA asking for the immediate regulatory oversight of e-cigarettes.
Oregon E-Cigarette Taxes On the Way?
The Oregon state legislature is currently considering the possibility of taxing e-cigarettes as tobacco products.
Virginia Court Finds Eclipse Cigarette “Deceptive”
Remember the Eclipse cigarette? When it came out a little over ten years ago, R. J. Reynolds marketed it as a safer alternative to the traditional cigarette because it vaporized the tobacco rather than burning it. The Eclipse cigarette was essentially a foil tube filled with propylene glycol-saturated tobacco. You’d light a carbon filament at the end of the tube and inhale slowly, turning the propylene glycol to vapor and...
RJ Reynolds Sues MaxxVapor Over Winston, Camel Trademarks
RJ Reynolds has filed suit against an e-cigarette company in a North Carolina district court claiming infringement against its Camel and Winston trademarks.
TVECA Attacks V2 and Rival Trade Organization in Press
An e-cigarette industry group has started a flame war by attacking rival company V2 Cigs in the press.
Rumor: EU Planning to Ban E-Cigarettes
A leaked document suggests that the EU plans to ban all smokeless tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
Hospital Studies the Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Heart
A study conducted by the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center of Athens, Greece produced interesting findings regarding the effects of e-cigarettes on the heart.
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