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Altria investment value in Juul drops by 65% in a year
31st January 2020 - News analysis |
The investment value of Altria in e-cig company Juul fell by 65% in almost a year due to the recent developments in the US affecting the brand
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JT to slash prices of Ploom Tech devices in bid to capture Japanese market
29th January 2020 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Japan Tobacco (JT) is cutting the price of its Ploom Tech and Ploom Tech+ hybrid devices from 1st February as it continues to lag behind its chief Big Tobacco competitors in its home market
Juul removes flavours from Canadian market ‘to earn public trust’
16th January 2020 - News analysis |
Juul Labs has halted production of most of its flavoured vaping pods in Canada in anticipation of imminent plans by federal authorities to enact stricter regulations on vaping products
Juul is a favourite among Canadian consumers
29th November 2019 - News analysis |
The ECigIntelligence consumer survey, analysing Canadian consumer flavour and brand preferences, has found that Juul is the most popular brand among the respondents. You can read the full report here. Original publication: 24th September 2019
Juul Labs under pressure from court challenges across the US
22nd November 2019 - News analysis |
Juul Labs is facing several new lawsuits by state and local governments across the US, with California and New York being the latest to allege that the company knowingly marketed their products to young consumers
Juul halts sale of mint pods ahead of new FDA guidance on flavours
8th November 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
E-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs is halting sales of its mint flavour after the publication of a survey by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that shows an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among high school students.
Altria’s smokeless portfolio performs well despite taking hit on Juul
1st November 2019 - News analysis |
Altria’s global net revenues rose 0.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2019 to $6.86bn, primarily due to higher net revenues in the smokeless products segment
JTI lowers its 2019 forecast as Japanese Ploom Tech sales fall
31st October 2019 - News analysis |
Falling sales of Japan Tobacco’s heated tobacco device Ploom Tech have hit the company’s total revenue from reduced risk products, which fell by JPY7.1bn ($65.7m) to JPY17.8bn ($164.6m) in Q3 2019
Juul will ‘vigorously’ fight sacked executive’s claim that it knowingly sold ‘unsafe’ pods
30th October 2019 - News analysis |
Juul Labs has described as “baseless” a claim by a former executive of the company that it knowingly sent to market around a million contaminated e-cigarette pods
Reynolds American files 150,000-page PMTA submission for Vuse
15th October 2019 - News analysis |
Reynolds American has submitted a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for authorisation to continue marketing Vuse e-cigarettes in the US
German court confirms marketing ban on Juul over missing waste symbol
10th October 2019 - News analysis |
The district court in the western German city of Düsseldorf has upheld a ruling temporarily banning Juul Labs from marketing its flavoured pods in the country
Study suggests US teachers need to be more alert to use of Juul in school
10th October 2019 - News analysis |
The use of Juul and other e-cigarettes has risen to “epidemic levels” among students in the US, yet there is a lack of awareness and response within schools, according to a new survey
Imperial lowers growth forecast; CEO resignation causes uncertainty
4th October 2019 - News analysis |
Imperial Brands CEO Alison Cooper’s resignation is being seen as a catalyst – alongside challenging market conditions for tobacco, and regulatory changes in the US for next-generation products (NGP) – for uncertain times among Big Tobacco companies.
Juul withdraws support from bid to overturn San Francisco e-cig ban
3rd October 2019 - News analysis |
After being the main financial backer of the campaign to overturn San Francisco’s vaping ban on November’s public ballot, Juul has changed its mind and decided to withdraw all support from the organising group
Kevin Burns quits as Juul CEO amid global criticism of the company
25th September 2019 - News analysis |
Kevin Burns has resigned as CEO of Juul Labs, to be replaced immediately by K.C. Crosthwaite, senior vice president and chief strategy and growth officer of tobacco giant Altria, which owns a 35% stake in Juul
Altria/PMI re-merger talks end without an agreement
25th September 2019 - News analysis |
Re-merger talks between tobacco giants Altria and Philip Morris International (PMI) have ended, with both companies citing difficulties in reaching a deal
Giants reunited? What will PMI-Altria re-merger mean for the market?
5th September 2019 - News analysis |
ECigIntelligence considers the effects the possible re-merger of Philip Morris International (PMI) and Altria might have on the combustible and alternatives markets in the US and beyond
Juul-backed group sues San Francisco over ballot wording on city e-cig ban
30th August 2019 - News analysis |
The Juul-backed Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation has filed a lawsuit against the city and county of San Francisco over the wording of a ballot proposition against the city-wide e-cig ban
Totally Wicked finds shelf-space on the UK high street with WHSmith
23rd August 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Vaping products from Totally Wicked are now available from UK high street newspaper and stationery retailer WHSmith
Myblu takes over Germany’s busiest station, with new ad limits ahead
23rd August 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Huge ads for Myblu are turning heads at Hamburg central railway station – before a pending update of German advertising law that could spell an end to such campaigns
BAT South Africa is given the go-ahead for merger with Twisp
20th August 2019 - News analysis |
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has approved a merger between British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) and the country’s leading e-cigarette manufacturer, Twisp
BAT launches hybrid pod in Korea amid rumours of new tax scheme
14th August 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has launched Glo Sens in Korea, a new hybrid pod product which combines vaping technology with real tobacco.
Shop display stands for IQOS ‘don’t break Russian advertising law’
8th August 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
The Russian Federal Anti-monopoly Service has rejected a complaint by the International Confederation of Consumer Societies that IQOS display stands in stores violated federal advertising rules
Juul expands rollout in Asia with new launches in Indonesia and China
29th July 2019 - News analysis |
Vaping manufacturer Juul is expanding its footprint in Asia with launches in Indonesia and China, two of the region’s key markets
US Congress hearing told to consider ‘the truth’ against Juul, not evidence
25th July 2019 - News analysis |
A US Congress hearing on Juul’s role in the rise of youth vaping has heard that “we don’t need more studies” because a pressure group of outraged parents have “the truth” on their side
IQOS accounts for 20% of PMI’s net revenues in Q2 2019
19th July 2019 - News analysis |
PMI considers almost hitting $1.5bn revenue for its reduced risk portfolio in the second quarter of 2019 a “positive top-line momentum”
Juul-backed petition calls for radical rethink on San Francisco’s e-cig ban
8th July 2019 - News analysis |
A campaign backed by Juul Labs has submitted a petition calling for a vote to overturn San Francisco’s vaping ban on the 5th November public ballot
Vype leads the way in Quebec C-stores, where closed systems dominate
27th June 2019 - News analysis |
Vype is the dominant vaping brand in Quebec’s convenience stores, followed by Juul, according to recent research by market analysts at ECigIntelligence
Juul adds supermarket giant Asda to its growing list of UK stockists
27th June 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Juul has widened its retail presence in the UK, with its devices now available in 357 branches of major supermarket chain Asda
From Juul to small store owners, San Franciscans greet ban with dismay
27th June 2019 - News analysis |
San Francisco businesses large and small are braced for a severe impact from the blanket ban on the sale, manufacture, and distribution of e-cigarettes within the city limits
PMI moves on Bristol with four new IQOS stores opening this summer
26th June 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) is to expand its British heated tobacco presence with the opening of four new IQOS stores in Bristol this summer
South Korea responds to Juul and Lil launches with pledge to get tough
24th June 2019 - News analysis |
The South Korean government is running a campaign to discourage use of tobacco products, in response to recent launches of Juul and a similar device from KT&G
Vuse and Juul target adult viewers with US television ad campaigns
17th June 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Reynolds American and Juul Labs have both launched major TV campaigns in the US promoting their respective vaping devices
BAT looking forward to substantial growth in next-generation volumes
13th June 2019 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) is expecting its next-generation portfolio, including vaping and heated tobacco products, to grow between 30-50% in 2019
Texas chainstore experiment – is Juul ready to go into the retail business?
5th June 2019 - News analysis |
Juul Labs, the most infamous emblem of the vaping industry for American regulators and control activists, is considering opening its own US stores
J Well and Juul Labs enter partnership for French distribution
4th June 2019 - News analysis |
Juul Labs has entered into a partnership with French manufacturer J Well to distribute its popular device across the country from 1st June
Njoy falls short of valuation target, closing funding round at $2bn
22nd May 2019 - News analysis |
US independent e-cigarette company Njoy closed a new funding round at a valuation of $2bn, falling short of the $5bn target the company hoped for
Imperial reports the rise and rise of its next-generation products portfolio
9th May 2019 - News analysis |
Imperial Brands will see its vapour and heated tobacco revenues rise by 245% over the course of the year, according to new financial information published this week
Charlie’s Chalk Dust will sell CBD
e-liquid after takeover by drinks firm
8th May 2019 - News analysis |
Charlie’s Chalk Dust, one of the best known American e-liquid brands, has announced its entry into the CBD sector following its acquisition by a drinks company with CBD interests
BAT faces complaint that social media promotion of Vype targets kids
2nd May 2019 - News analysis |
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating a complaint that a social media campaign for Vype e-cigarettes targets children and young people
IQOS reaction: ‘Approval works for PMI, but what about the little guy?’
2nd May 2019 - News analysis |
There have been mixed reactions from within the industry to the FDA decision to allow PMI’s heated-tobacco device IQOS and its associated consumables onto the US market
FDA gives the green light for IQOS roll-out onto the US market
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has given its approval for Philip Morris International (PMI)’s IQOS in the US, along with its associated consumables ― the first heated-tobacco products to be so approved
A household name, but Juul is still keen to clean up its reputation
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
“Do you vape, or use e-cigarettes?” “No, I juul.” The fact that’s a plausible exchange among US teenagers shows just how far Juul has come in making itself part of US life. It’s become part of the language. And that may be a double-edged sword for the company, increasing its visibility both to potential customers and the legislators worried about » Continue Reading.
Altria Q1 results reveal slowdown in vapour, further fall in combustibles
29th April 2019 - News analysis |
Altria’s 2019 first quarter results revealed a continuing decline in combustibles sales. Results for the e-vapour category also slowed, which the company blames on efforts to prevent youth access and appeal
Ferrari drops Mission Winnow team name and logo for Australian GP
13th March 2019 - News analysis |
PMI and Ferrari have been forced to cancel their partnership for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the Formula 1 season. The Mission Winnow branding will, however, reappear for the rest of the season
Juul and vape association on opposite sides over New York’s tobacco 21 bill
12th March 2019 - News analysis |
A bill in support of “tobacco 21” regulations passed the New York state Assembly and was delivered to the Senate, with opposition from industry associations – and support from Juul
Next-generation products drive profits for British American Tobacco
1st March 2019 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco’s (BAT) 2018 financial results were driven by its reduced risk portfolio, which includes products such as Vuse and Vype and Glo
Trial ‘shows switching to Juul reduces toxins like stopping smoking’
25th February 2019 - News analysis |
A clinical trial funded by Juul purports to show that switching to the company’s e-cigarette products reduces the risk of toxins in a similar manner to stopping smoking altogether
BAT and PMI test the legal waters again with F1 sponsorships
14th February 2019 - News analysis |
The now-controversial link between Big Tobacco and Formula 1 racing is being renewed, with tie-ups between two leading teams and two tobacco giants facing legal scrutiny
PMI credits ‘robust’ performance for revenue growth
8th February 2019 - News analysis |
Executives at Philip Morris International (PMI) say the company closed out a “challenging” year with a “robust” performance, with a net revenue of $29.6bn in 2018, up 3.1% on the previous year
