Altria and Philip Morris International are in talks to recombine as they confront slowing cigarette sales and competition from e-cigarettes. Source: NYT > Business –
Philip Morris and Altria Are in Talks to Merge
With Altria’s investment in Juul, a combination of the tobacco giants would dominate the international market for e-cigarettes. Source: NYT > Business – Sheila Kaplan
Philip Morris and Altria in Talks to Merge in Bid for Vaping Market
Investors have long speculated that the tobacco companies would reunite, given mounting pressure from declining cigarette sales and the need for other sources of revenue. Source: NYT > Business – Reuters
The F.D.A.’s New Cigarette Warnings Are Disturbing. See for Yourself.
Weakened by court battles with major tobacco companies, the F.D.A. has softened its depictions of smoking-related illnesses required for cigarette packs. Source: NYT > Business – Sheila Kaplan
F.D.A. Issues New Images to Add to Warnings on Cigarette Packages
Weakened by court battles with major tobacco companies, the agency has softened its approach for requiring photos depicting smoking-related illnesses to go on cigarette packs. Source: NYT > Business – Sheila Kaplan
‘Juul-alikes’ Are Filling Shelves With Sweet, Teen-Friendly Nicotine Flavors
Juul, worried about further damage to its reputation as it tries to remake its public image, has filed lawsuits and a complaint with the International Trade Commission. Source: NYT > Business – Sheila Kaplan