Vaping

Altria Sees Weak Annual Profit As Vape Competition Heats Up

Marlboro maker Altria said its annual adjusted profit could be lower than estimated, citing rising competition from rival vapes in the market.

New Licence Fee Will Help Tackle Illicit Vape Market In Ireland

A new licence fee for retailers that wish to sell vapes, which is coming into effect in Ireland next year, will help to crack down on illicit sales of vapi...

Belgium To Become First EU Country To Ban Disposable Vape Sales

Belgium will in January become the first European Union country to ban sales of disposable vapes because of concerns about their use among children and the...

EU Countries Want Vaping Included In Bloc's Tobacco Tax Law

Sixteen EU countries asked the European Commission to propose a new law in the coming months on taxing tobacco in the bloc to include new products.

BAT Profit Beats Forecasts But Target For Smoking Alternatives In Doubt

British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a 1.3% rise in half-year profit, exceeding analyst expectations, but said it was likely to fall short of its 2025 a...

British American Tobacco Expects Decline In First-Half Revenue, Profit

British American Tobacco expects a small decline in half-year revenue and adjusted profit from operations, but maintained its forecast of low single digit...

Japan Tobacco Reports 12.8% Rise In First Quarter Revenues

Cigarette maker Japan Tobacco has reported a 12.8% rise in first-quarter revenues at its cigarette business.

Philip Morris Faces Key Test With US Heated Tobacco Push

Philip Morris International's goals for heated tobacco in the United States are reachable, analysts and investors say, even though rivals see limited poten...