DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/749c8d/the_2009_import_an) has announced the addition of the “The 2009 Import and Export Market for Cigars, Cheroots, Cigarillos, and Cigarettes Made with Tobacco Substitutes in Thailand” report to their offering. On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes made with tobacco substitutes in Thailand face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes made with tobacco s ... Jump to full article >>

By Gary Voss, Executive Director, Missouri Bowling Proprietors Association and Tom Shucart, President, Greater St. Louis Bowling Proprietors After years of watching 37 other states enact policy on restricting smoking in public places, St. Louis County voters will decide on Nov. 3 if Proposition N should be passed to ban smoking in some public places on Jan. 1. Opinions are strong, for and against. But voters are being asked to make a decision on a weak and confusing referendum because it doesn’t totally ban smoking. The proposal passed by the St. Louis County Council exempts casinos, bars wi ... Jump to full article >>

In the past three months, the major tobacco companies have altered their promotional strategies, pulling back from umbrella programs and rechanneling efforts to specific brand promotions. Based on an exclusive survey conducted by CSP Daily News and UBS Tobacco Analyst Nik Modi, nearly 80% of c-store chains said manufacturers have overhauled their total promotions, while only one of five said marketing promotions essentially have remained steady. Among key comments from retailer respondents to the survey: “From Altria I have notice more regionalized promotion deals. From R.J. Reynolds, t ... Jump to full article >>