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Nicokick and zone Extend NASCAR Collaboration for April 19 Kansas City Race
Nicokick and zone Extend NASCAR Collaboration for April 19 Kansas City Race
Nicokick.com said it will continue its collaboration with zone for a second year at the April 19 NASCAR race in Kansas City, appearing on Richard Childress Racing’s No. 8 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch. The 2026 race-weekend campaign for verified adult nicotine consumers aged 21 and older includes the exclusive launch of zone Cranberry and a limited-edition five-flavor mix pack selected by Busch.
Apr.16
BAT AGM Highlights Smokeless Strategy, AI Capability and Regulatory Engagement
BAT AGM Highlights Smokeless Strategy, AI Capability and Regulatory Engagement
BAT Chair Luc Jobin told shareholders at the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting that BAT delivered on its plans in 2025 despite a challenging external environment, with the U.S. business returning to growth, smokeless consumers increasing by more than 15%, improved New Categories contribution, and GBP 6.3 billion returned to shareholders.
Apr.16
PMI U.S. White Paper Calls for Greater Access to FDA-Authorized Smoke-Free Alternatives and Risk-Based Taxation
PMI U.S. White Paper Calls for Greater Access to FDA-Authorized Smoke-Free Alternatives and Risk-Based Taxation
PMI’s U.S. business released a white paper and cited a national online survey showing that 79.00% of Americans surveyed believe more should be done to reduce smoking-related harm. The paper calls on policymakers, public health authorities, and medical professionals to place cigarette smoking back at the center of public health priorities, and recommends broader access to FDA-authorized smoke-free alternatives, clearer nicotine risk communication, and risk-based taxation.
Apr.15
KT&G Launches “Miix Cigar Collection” for lil Hybrid at Convenience Stores Nationwide
KT&G Launches “Miix Cigar Collection” for lil Hybrid at Convenience Stores Nationwide
KT&G said on April 15 that it will launch “Miix Cigar Collection,” a dedicated stick for its lil Hybrid heated tobacco product, at convenience stores nationwide in South Korea. The company said the product is the first in the Miix series to apply a “Balance Filter” with internal space in the filter and contains 18% cigar leaf to deliver cigar flavor. With the new launch, the Miix lineup for lil Hybrid will expand to 16 products.
Apr.15
BAT Rothmans Upgrades neo™ Boost for glo™ HYPER Series
BAT Rothmans Upgrades neo™ Boost for glo™ HYPER Series
BAT Rothmans said on April 13 that its heated tobacco brand glo™ will launch an upgraded version of neo™ Boost, the dedicated stick for the HYPER series. The company said the refresh focuses on strengthening freshness and cooling sensations to improve the overall user experience.
Apr.14
Imperial Brands Expects Low-Single-Digit Tobacco and NGP Net Revenue Growth in H1
Imperial Brands Expects Low-Single-Digit Tobacco and NGP Net Revenue Growth in H1
Imperial Brands released a trading update on April 14, reiterating its FY26 guidance and saying its 2030 transformation has started positively. The company said it still expects low-single-digit tobacco net revenue growth, double-digit NGP net revenue growth, 3.00% to 5.00% growth in Group adjusted operating profit, at least high-single-digit earnings per share growth, and at least GBP 2.2 billion in free cash flow for the full year.
Apr.14
Japan Tobacco Releases Three Ploom AURA Collaboration Panels Inspired by “Sake”
Japan Tobacco Releases Three Ploom AURA Collaboration Panels Inspired by “Sake”
Japan Tobacco announced that it will sponsor “CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2026,” to be held at Roppongi Hills Arena, and set up a dedicated smoking area called “Ploom LOUNGE.” Three Ploom AURA collaboration front panels inspired by the theme of “sake” will be offered at the venue, along with trial use, sales, and related original content.
Apr.13
IQOS Japan Introduces Multiple Pastel-Style UV-Printed Designs for ILUMA i, Available Until April 20
IQOS Japan Introduces Multiple Pastel-Style UV-Printed Designs for ILUMA i, Available Until April 20
The official IQOS Japan Instagram account posted that IQOS ILUMA i has introduced multiple exterior designs featuring pastel-style UV prints (a UV-curing printing process), adding spring colors to the regular device lineup, with limited-time sales at IQOS Stores through April 20.
Apr.10
Smoore International Q1 Results: Enterprise-Focused Business Up 48.6% Year-on-Year, Proprietary E-Vapor Brand Business Up 14.3%
Smoore International Q1 Results: Enterprise-Focused Business Up 48.6% Year-on-Year, Proprietary E-Vapor Brand Business Up 14.3%
Smoore International reported its Q1 financial results, with revenue for the period reaching RMB3.856 billion, up 41.7% year-on-year, and net profit (profit for the period) totaling RMB262.5 million, up 36.6% year-on-year. Revenue from its enterprise-focused business was RMB3.2674 billion, representing a 48.6% increase from RMB2.1989 billion in the same period last year. Revenue from its proprietary brand business was RMB588.6 million, up 12.6% from RMB522.6 million a year earlier.
Apr.10
FDA and IKE Tech Hold Formal Listening Session on Youth Access and Illicit ENDS Products
FDA and IKE Tech Hold Formal Listening Session on Youth Access and Illicit ENDS Products
U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products held a formal listening session with IKE Tech LLC to discuss youth prevention at the point of use for ENDS products, the circulation of illicit products in the supply chain, and the regulatory treatment of software in tobacco products.
Apr.10
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