Tobacco PRESS RELEASE
RAI to Webcast Fourth Quarter / Full Year 2007 Earnings Conference Call
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) will webcast its conference call following the release of fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 financial results on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The call will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call...
Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Announces Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced that, in connection with its planned spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc., Altria and its subsidiary, Altria Finance (Cayman Islands) Ltd. ("Altria Finance"), have commenced tender...
Taboca USA Inc. Announces Corporate Name Change
DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Taboca USA Inc., a smokeless tobacco company whose quality products are based on the Swedish smokeless manufacturing process (snus), announced today that it has changed its corporate name to Nordic American Smokeless Inc. Darren Quinn, President...
Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Summary of Results (Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2007 2006 Fourth Full Fourth Full Quarter Year Quarter Year Net Sales $188.5 $714.8 $166.2 $655.2 Restructuring (Income) Expenses (0.3) 24.0 4.8 21.1 Operating Profit...
Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) will issue a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter 2007 results prior to the market opening on January 31, 2008. In conjunction with the earnings release, you are...
SMARTANALYST, Inc. Appoints Stuart Schwartz as Director and Franchise Leader
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - SMARTANALYST, Inc., a pioneer in providing outsourced strategic research and analytics solutions, announced today the recent appointment of Stuart Schwartz as its Director and Franchise Leader of Consumer Packaged Goods and Consumer HealthCare. Schwartz...
75 Percent of Virginia Voters Support Smoke-Free Workplaces
- Voters affirm the right to breathe clean air inside all workplaces, including bars and restaurants - RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A poll released today finds that voters from across Virginia overwhelmingly support legislation making all workplaces smoke-free. By a...
Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) Reports 2007 Results and Announces Spin-off of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO): ALTRIA REPORTS 2007 RESULTS — 2007 full-year diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.33 versus $4.43 in 2006, including the items detailed on Schedule 8 -0- *T — Adjusted 2007...
Coalition of Faith Groups Urges States to Fund Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A diverse coalition of faith leaders today wrote to each of the nation's governors to urge that they keep the promise of the 1998 state tobacco settlement and use more of the billions of dollars states are receiving each year to properly fund...
New Report Gives in-Depth Insight into the Global Food, Beverage & Tobacco Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Global Food, Beverage & Tobacco to their offering. Our Global Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis...
Corporate Accountability International: Big Tobacco's Split a Mixed Bag for Global Health
Philip Morris/Altria to Announce Timing of Spin-off Today BOSTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, the world's largest and most profitable transnational is expected to announce the timing of its split into the Swiss-based Philip Morris International and U.S.-based Altria (parent...
Essential Action: Altria/Philip Morris Break-Up Threatens to Worsen the Global Tobacco Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — "The breakup of Philip Morris will unleash a Philip Morris International that will be even more predatory in pushing its toxic products worldwide," says Robert Weissman, director of Essential Action, a corporate accountability group based in...
U.S. Department Of Commerce Makes Annual Adjustments to Seasonal Factors for ISM Manufacturing PMI and Diffusion Indexes and ISM Non-Manufacturing Diffusion Indexes
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Commerce recently completed its annual adjustment to the seasonal factors used in the monthly Institute for Supply Management(TM)(ISM) Manufacturing Report On Business(R) and the monthly Institute for Supply Management(TM...
New CDC Study: Well-Funded Tobacco Control Programs Can Reduce Number of Smokers by Millions
Statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by William V. Corr, Executive Directior of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: As state legislatures across the country convene their...
Philip Morris International Spin-off Should Spur Nations to Take Urgent Action to Reduce Tobacco Use
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was issued today by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The expected spin-off of Philip Morris International as a separate company, and the company's predatory plans to market an even greater...
Global Initiative To Protect Children From Secondhand Smoke
GENEVA, Jan. 29 PRNewswire — It's a staggering statistic: 700 million children - almost half of the world's youth - breathe air polluted by tobacco smoke. People who smoke in confined spaces like the home or the car subject others to a dangerous mix of toxins including nicotine...
Fitch Upgrades 237 and Affirms 24 Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Fitch Ratings has upgraded 237 and affirmed 24 outstanding Tobacco Settlement asset-backed bonds as listed below. These actions complete Fitch's review of its tobacco ABS ratings that began with the placement of the bonds on Rating Watch Positive (RWP...
Ohio Faith Leaders Call on Sen. Voinovich to Cosponsor Legislation to Protect Kids From Tobacco
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A diverse coalition of clergy and lay members from throughout Ohio held a press conference today to urge U.S. Senator George Voinovich to support legislation that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over tobacco...
American Legacy Foundation Comments on New York State Department of Health Petition to the FDA to Expand Consumer Access to Over the Counter Nicotine Medications
A Statement by Dr. Cheryl Healton, President and CEO WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Legacy Foundation applauds the New York State Department of Health for taking a leadership role in petitioning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow over-the-counter...
'Determined to Quit Week' to Help Pennsylvanians Follow Through With Resolutions to Stop Using Tobacco
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — To support Pennsylvanians who made a New Year's resolution to give up tobacco, the Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced that Governor Edward G. Rendell has proclaimed Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 as "Determined to Quit Week...
Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) will issue a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter 2007 results prior to the market opening on January 31, 2008. In conjunction with the earnings release, you are...
New CDC Global Survey Finds Tobacco Taking Massive Toll on World's Children
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was issued today by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: A new global survey released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds troubling rates of tobacco use, and even...
UST Posts Record Volume, Sales and E.P.S. for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Behind Strong Fundamentals
STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) today reported that the company exceeded its previous diluted earnings per share guidance by 4 cents and that it delivered record volume, sales and earnings per share for the fourth quarter and year 2007 based on...
Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) will host a live audio webcast at www.altria.com on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss 2007 results, which will be issued mid-morning the same day. During the webcast, Mr. Louis C. Camilleri, chairman and...
Date for Oral Argument Docketed in US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Star Scientific Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against RJ Reynolds
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Oral argument on the appeal brought by Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) has been docketed for March 7, 2008 by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Star has appealed three rulings by the US District Court of Maryland that were...
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Awards EDS Information Technology Services Contract
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EDS and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company have signed a new services contract under which EDS will manage the company's information technology (IT) infrastructure environment. The contract was signed in the fourth quarter of 2007 and financial...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 22
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22: IT REALLY HAPPENED Profile America —- Tuesday, January 22nd. You may think the debate over smoking is fairly recent. But 100 years ago...
Fraud Suit Against Philip Morris to be Argued in U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On Friday, January 18, 2008, the United States Supreme Court granted Writs of Certiorari in the case of Altria Group, Inc., et al v. Stephanie Good, Case No. 07- 562, to determine whether the nation's largest cigarette producer, Philip Morris...
ISM Revises PMI; Develops New Composite Index for Non-Manufacturing Sector (NMI)
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Institute for Supply Management(TM) (ISM) announces a revision in the formula for calculating the PMI (composite index for the manufacturing sector). ISM also announces the development of a similar composite index for the non-manufacturing sector...
Pfizer Statement on CHANTIX (varenicline) Labeling Update in the United States
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Cigarette smoking is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, with more than 438,000 U.S. deaths annually attributable to smoking. Patients who...
AMCON Distributing Company Reports Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.12 for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2007
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - AMCON Distributing Company ("AMCON") (AMEX:DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska based consumer products company is pleased to announce diluted earnings per share of $1.12 for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007. "We continue to make steady progress on...
Analyse British American Tobacco Plc
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Research and Markets — Financial Analysis of the Company — Future Perspective Companies Mentioned: — -British American Tobacco plc — -Gallaher Group Plc For more information, visit...
The Zimmerman Agency Wins Florida's $17 Million Anti-Smoking Campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — The Florida Department of Health has awarded the $17 million Florida Tobacco Prevention account to The Zimmerman Agency, Tallahassee-based advertising, public relations and interactive firm. The campaign is among the largest marketing contracts...
South Carolina Lawmakers Should Reject Proposal to Take Away Public's Right to Breathe Smoke-Free Air
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement from William V. Corr, Executive Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Today the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider an amendment to Senate Bill 103 that would overturn all...
Fuisz Announces Formation of Fuisz Tobacco; Company to Commercialize Film- Based Smokeless Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Richard Fuisz and Joseph Fuisz announced the formation of Fuisz Tobacco. Fuisz Tobacco will commercialize film-based smokeless tobacco products in the US and global markets together with leading tobacco companies. The Fuisz Tobacco smokeless product...
Alternative Brands Inc. to Join MSA
MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 10 PRNewswire — Renegade Holdings Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Alternative Brands Inc., has decided to join the Master Settlement Agreement, an agreement under which cigarette manufacturers make payments to the States in lieu of health related claims...
Famed Attorney Willie Gary Files $10.6 Billion in Lawsuits against Big Tobacco Companies on Behalf of Florida Smokers and their Families
STUART, Fla., Jan. 10 PRNewswire — Prominent trial attorney, Willie Gary, along with partners, CK Hoffler, Donald Watson and team of the Florida- based law firm of Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson and Sperando, P.L. announced today that the firm will be representing hundreds of...
Bandspeed To Showcase AirMaestro(TM) Virtual Controller Wi-Fi Access Points and WLAN Management Software at NRF 2008
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 10, 2008 - Bandspeed today announced that it will demonstrate its AirMaestro Virtual Controller Wi-Fi Access Points and WLAN Management Software Console at NRF 2008, January 14-16 at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. Bandspeed's AirMaestro 3100AG...
American Lung Association Report Gives Illinois Mixed Grades
Cites Smoke Free Illinois as Victory for Public Health; Progress Needed in Other Key Areas SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Jan. 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Illinois scored one very high and three very low grades in tobacco control policies from the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control...
Federal Government Receives Failing Grades on Tobacco Control in Annual American Lung Association Report
American Lung Association Calls on Federal, State Leaders to Take Action and Close the Door on America's Tobacco Epidemic NEW YORK, Jan. 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control 2007 report, an annual report card on federal and state tobacco...
Chase Focuses on What Matters to Consumers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2008 - Chase's new marketing campaign, which debuts Sunday, will shine a laser-like focus on What Matters to customers, alerting them to the ways Chase can help them manage their money and their lives. "Our customers' everyday financial lives are changing," said...
Prominent Respiratory Therapist and Author Joins StopSmokingConnection.com as a COPD Expert
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) today announced that Jane Martin, an accomplished Respiratory Therapist, is joining the StopSmokingConnection.com community as an expert. Martin, author of Breathe Better, Live in...
Global Retail Insights Predicts Top Line Growth To Drive Retailer Expansion in 2008
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2008 - Leading independent research and advisory firm, Global Retail Insights, an IDC company, today announced the release of its annual Top 10 Predictions report, Worldwide Retail Industry 2008 Top 10 Predictions (Doc #GRI210285), which identifies the...
Philip Morris USA Files Lawsuits to Stop Importation of Counterfeit Cigarettes
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2008 - Philip Morris USA filed two lawsuits in federal court yesterday in the Eastern District of New York against importers, C.H. Rhodes of Flushing, N.Y., and U.S. Sun Star Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y. The lawsuits are aimed at stopping the importation...
New Elaborative Market Research Report 'Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast Till 2011' Provides Extensive Research and Rational Analysis on the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Industry in India
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast till 2011" to their offering. The elaborative market research report "Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast till 2011" provides...
Business Activity at 53.9%; December Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); New Orders Index at 53.5%; Employment Index at 52.1%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 4, 2008 - Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in December than in November, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by...
The market for Tobacco in Peru increased between 2001-2006, growing at an average annual rate of 4.6%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in Peru to 2011" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Peru. It includes comprehensive value volume segmentation...
In January Guideposts: Simple Steps for a Fit New Year
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 2, 2008 - The new January issue of Guideposts magazine starts off 2008 with a featured cover story by walking expert and fitness trainer, Leslie Sansone, that will help keep you fit in the New Year and beyond. Through books, DVDs and classes, for over 25 years Leslie...
Star Scientific Files Reply Brief in Appeal of Ruling in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against RJ Reynolds
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 21, 2007 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) reported today that its reply brief in its appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has been filed with the clerk of the court. The company is appealing rulings issued by the US District Court of...
Research and Markets: Get a Detailed Picture of the Tobacco Industry in Brazil
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-December 21, 2007 - Research and Markets , company shares and brand shares. Why buy this report? — Get a detailed picture of the tobacco industry; — Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; — Understand the competitive...
The French Cigar Sector Faced a General Decrease but Cigarillos and Small Cigars Still Have Growth Potential
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-December 21, 2007 - Research and Markets the expectations of French smokers' reactions are very high for both the pro-smoking and anti-smoking members of the population. The fact remains that French people have not totally respected "Evin Law" and there are no real...
Checkpoint Systems Joins the University of Arkansas RFID Research Center
THOROFARE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2007 - Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CKP), a leading supplier of technology solutions for retail security, today announced it has been invited to become a Strategic Partner of the RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas. The RFID Research...
China's Consumer Expenditure on Food, Beverages and Tobacco is Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 12.8% During 2007 to 2011
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2007 - Research and Markets of the industry. Key Players Analyzed This section covers the brief profiling about the major players in the Chinese food, beverage and tobacco industry, including Trebor Wuxi Confectionery Co. Ltd., Nestle, Unilever, SABMiller...
No More Cigarettes and Dessert? Nielsen: Resolute Consumers to Buy More Than $61 Million in Anti-Smoking Aids, More Than $46 Million in Nutritional Diet Aids in January
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2007 - As revelers smoke their last cigarettes and overindulge in their last holiday meal this New Year's Eve, retailers will be gearing up to sell more anti-smoking and diet aids in January than at any other point in the year. According to The Nielsen...
Star Scientific Holds Shareholder Meeting, Discusses Important New Research Findings on Ariva(R), Stonewall(R) Dissolvable Smokeless Tobacco Products
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2007 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) held its annual shareholder's meeting on Friday, December 14 in Washington, DC. Paul L. Perito, the company's Chairman, President and COO, and David Dean, Vice President for Sales and Marketing, each made...
Loews Corporation Announces Plan to Spin-off Lorillard
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 17, 2007 - Loews Corporation (NYSE:LTR; CG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to spin off its entire ownership interest in Lorillard, Inc. to holders of its Carolina Group stock and Loews common stock in a tax free transaction. As a...
Altria Group, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 12, 2007 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.75 per common share, payable on January 10, 2008, to stockholders of record as of December 26, 2007. The ex-dividend date is...
The Market for Tobacco in Romania Increased between 2001-2006, Growing at an Average Annual Rate Of 5.1%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-December 12, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in Romania to 2011" to their offering. Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Romania. It includes comprehensive...
Altria Group, Inc. Completes Acquisition of John Middleton, Inc.
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 11, 2007 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) announced today that, having received regulatory clearance, it completed the acquisition of John Middleton, Inc., a leading manufacturer of machine-made large cigars, from privately held Bradford Holdings...
Economic Growth to Continue in 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 11, 2007 - Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2008, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2007 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for 2008 are at a higher level for the manufacturing sector than the...
Penton's Supermarket News Launches Refresh, a New Whole Health Blog for Food Retailers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 10, 2007 - Penton Media's Supermarket News(R), the leading information source for the $566 billion U.S. food retailing sector, today announced the launch of Refresh, a daily Web companion to its SN Whole Health supplement, at www.whrefresh.com. The new site's unique...
General Cigar Acquires Havana Honeys Premium Cigar Business
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 7, 2007 - General Cigar announces today that it has acquired certain assets of Havana Honeys Holdings LLC, a privately-held company that manufactures and markets flavored cigars under the Havana Honeys(R) brand. Included among the acquired assets are the Havana...
NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in China Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-December 7, 2007 - Research and Markets Co Ltd — Kunming Dianhong Pharm Co Ltd — Shanghai Jiao Da Onlly Co Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c76578
Business Activity at 54.1%; November Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); New Orders Index at 51.1%; Employment Index at 50.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-December 5, 2007 - Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in November than in October, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by...
Metropolitan Announces Reverse Split and New Stock Symbol
FARMINGTON, Minn. & FRANKFURT, Germany-(Business Wire)-December 4, 2007 - Metropolitan Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC:METW) is pleased to announce that the Company has received clearance for its planned reverse split by the NASDAQ. The reverse split with one for ten has been effective on...
Philip Morris USA Confirms Receipt of $1.2 Billion in Escrow Funds Related to the Engle Class Action in Florida
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 3, 2007 - Regulatory News: Philip Morris USA (PM USA), the U.S. tobacco subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) confirmed today that it received $1.2 billion in funds held in an escrow account under the bond stipulation in the Engle smoking and health class...
Get an Instant Overview of the Hungarian Retailing Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 29, 2007 - Research and Markets — Socio-Economic Data for Hungary — Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75845.
New Report Gives An Instant Overview Of The UK Smoking Cessation Aid Market, And Covers Nicotine Gums, Patches, Lozenges And Other Aids
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 26, 2007 - Research and Markets - Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75323
New Canada Cigarettes 2007 Report Provides 2005 Year-End Market Size Data, with 2006 Estimates, 4 Years of Historical Data and Five-Year Forecasts
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 22, 2007 - Research and Markets — Socio-Economic Data for Canada — Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75092
Gain Insight in to Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 21, 2007 - Research and Markets . For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75058
Get a Detailed Picture of the Tobacco Industry in Ireland
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 21, 2007 - Research and Markets , company shares, brand shares and distribution data Why buy this report? — Get a detailed picture of the tobacco industry — Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change — Understand the...
Debenhams Implements Reflexis Task Management To Improve Productivity and Drive Increased Sales
DEDHAM, Mass. and LONDON-(Business Wire)-November 19, 2007 - Reflexis Systems Inc., the pioneer and leader in Retail Execution Management, today announced that Debenhams plc (LSE: DEB) has implemented RetailAction Manager to drive sales and maximise efficiency by turning corporate strategy into...
The Centre for Retail Research and Checkpoint Systems Host Web Cast to Present Results of the First Worldwide Retail Theft Survey
THOROFARE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-November 19, 2007 - The Centre for Retail Research in Nottingham, United Kingdom and Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CKP), today announced that they will present the results of the first Global Retail Theft Barometer. The study reveals new facts about actual levels...
New Snapshots Report Gives an Instant Overview of the UK Cigarette Market for 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 19, 2007 - Research and Markets — Socio-Economic Data for UK — Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c74587
Americans Are Waiting to Inhale as Smokers Take Part in Annual Great American Smokeout(R)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2007 - Crown7 (www.crown7.com), a smokeless and tobacco-free electronic cigarette that is legal indoors, announced today its national launch in celebration of the Great American Smokeout(R). The Crown7 product looks and acts like a cigarette without all the...
''Great American Smokeout(R)'' is Perfect Time to Quit
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 14, 2007 - California's leading health groups called upon California's smokers to quit smoking on Thursday, November 15, the 31st anniversary of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. According to the American Cancer Society, there has...
Altria Group, Inc. Signs Agreement to Sell Building at 120 Park Avenue in New York City for $525 Million
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2007 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its headquarters building at 120 Park Avenue in New York City for approximately $525 million. Under terms of the agreement, Altria plans to close the...
NRT Smoking Cessation Aids In Canada Report Offers A Comprehensive Guide To The Size And Shape Of The Market At A National Level
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2007 - Research and Markets . Canadians Are Slow To Embrace Internet Sales of Medications Internet sales of OTC drugs remain slow and small, in spite of the rising number of Canadians shopping on-line. Canadians are not sure about the safety of the...
Customer Satisfaction Takes First Dip in Two Years, May Weaken Consumer Spending Growth, According to ACSI
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-November 13, 2007 - Customer satisfaction is down for the first time since early 2005, according to the third quarter report of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The Index slides 0.1% to 75.2 on its 100-point scale, but it remains 1% higher than it was...
Synergy Brands Reports Third Quarter Results
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2007 - Three Months ended September 30, 2007 — Reports record Profit 4 cents vs. a loss of 8 cents per share. — Revenues increased to $20.2 million — Operating Profit increased by 465% to $962,000 — EBITDA rises by 277% to...
MeadWestvaco Names Peter Doodeman European Managing Director of the Company's Consumer Solutions Group
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-November 12, 2007 - MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV) today announced that Mr. Peter Doodeman has joined the company as European managing director, Consumer Solutions Group (CSG). Effective today, Mr. Doodeman will focus on growth strategies for the company's...
Help Your Readers Quit Smoking During The Great American Smokeout(R) Thursday, Nov. 15
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-November 10, 2007 - The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007 about 168,000 cancer deaths will be caused by tobacco use alone. Because tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, now is a good time...
Star Scientific Files Third Quarter Financial Report
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-November 8, 2007 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) filed its financial report on third quarter 2007 today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company reported a consolidated after-tax net loss for the third quarter of approximately $5.0 million...
The Market for Tobacco in Russia Increased Between 2001-2006, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 3.3%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2007 - Research and Markets http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73676 has announced the addition of Tobacco in Russia to 2011 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in...
The Market for Tobacco in South Africa Increased between 2001-2006, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 2.3%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 7, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in South Africa to 2011" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in South Africa. It includes comprehensive value...
Business Activity at 55.8%; October Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); New Orders Index at 55.7%; Employment Index at 51.8%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-November 5, 2007 - Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a faster rate in October than in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by...
Future of Austrian Tobacco Market Examined
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-November 2, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Tobacco in Austria to 2011 to their offering. This data book is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Austria. It includes comprehensive value volume...
Altria Group, Inc. Agrees to Acquire John Middleton, Inc. for $2.9 Billion
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-November 1, 2007 - Regulatory News: Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of John Middleton, Inc., a leading manufacturer of machine-made large cigars, from privately held Bradford Holdings for $2.9 billion in cash...
Oil, Pharmaceutical, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Utilities and Tobacco Top the List of Industries That Many People Think Need More Regulation
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-November 1, 2007 - Some industries are perceived as much more honest and trustworthy than others. Industries that are considered trustworthy tend to be ones that most people feel should not be more regulated. Those that are not considered trustworthy tend to be the...
The Market For Tobacco In Portugal Increased Between 2001-2006, Growing At An Average Annual Rate Of 3.9%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in Portugal to 2011" to their offering. Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Portugal. It includes comprehensive...
The Market for Tobacco in Finland Increased Slightly between 2001-2006 at an Average Annual Rate of 1.7%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 31, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Tobacco in Finland to 2011 to their offering. Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Finland. It...
Fitch Rates Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series 2007
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 29, 2007 - Fitch rates Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, series 2007 as follows: Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Senior Series 2007A-1 senior current interest serial bonds: —$12,140,000 due June 1, 2009 'BBB+'; —$7,080,000 due June...
Swedish Match: Interim Report January - September 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-October 25, 2007 - Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA): — Net sales for the third quarter amounted to 3,272 MSEK (3,261) and 9,024 MSEK (9,454) for the first nine months — Operating profit for the third quarter amounted to 759 MSEK (808) and 1,935 MSEK...
Digital Hollywood Selects PlayNetwork's David Brewster for In-Store Digital Media Solutions Panel
REDMOND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2007 - PlayNetwork, the leading provider of integrated media experiences for business, today announced Senior Vice President, Marketing and Creative Services, David Brewster will participate in a panel on "In-Store Digital Media Solutions: Branding...
Gain an Insight into the Evolution of the Indian Tobacco Sector and Competitive Dynamics Prevalent in the Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 22, 2007 - Research and Markets 6. Market Value/Growth Rate 7. Segmentation Chart 8. Sales Comparison 9. Earnings Comparison 10. Industry Estimates For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72125
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Selects KSS Retail for Price Optimization
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 18, 2007 - KSS Retail, a global leader in price optimization solutions, announced today that ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, the country's largest privately owned fine wine and spirits merchant, has selected KSS Retail as its solution provider for regular and...
Gain Insight In To The UK Discount Clothing & Footwear Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 17, 2007 - Research and Markets - Socio-Economic Data for UK - Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71779
Altria Group, Inc. Reports 2007 Third-Quarter Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 17, 2007 - Regulatory News: — Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations up 18.1% to $1.24, including favorable tax items of $0.05 per share and charges of $0.02 per share for asset impairment, exit and implementation costs, as well as other items...
Star Scientific Regains Compliance with NASDAQ Minimum Bid Price Requirement
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 16, 2007 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) announced today that it has received a letter from the NASDAQ Global Market stating that all requirements necessary for continued listing have been met. NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(5) requires that the Company...
India, UK Join Growing List of Countries to Require Pictorial Tobacco Warnings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — India and the United Kingdom have become the latest countries to require large picture warnings on all packs of cigarettes and other tobacco products, demonstrating global support for this important measure to reduce tobacco use. At least...
UST Executives To Discuss Third Quarter 2007 Results In Webcast
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) President and Chief Executive Officer Murray S. Kessler and members of his executive team will discuss third quarter results in a live audio webcast at www.ustinc.com on Thursday, October 25, 2007 starting at 9 a.m...
Star Scientific Announces CFO Transition
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 12, 2007 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) today announced that Park A. Dodd has been appointed as the company's Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary. Mr. Dodd, who has been a special advisor to Star since May 2007, has had a...
Broach & Stulberg, LLP Files Lawsuit Against Altria and Philip Morris International Alleging Explicit Age Discrimination and Retaliation
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 PRNewswire — Broach & Stulberg, LLP announced today that they have filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Altria Group, Inc. (formerly known as Philip Morris Companies) (NYSE: MO) and Philip Morris International, Inc...
North Carolina Health & Community Leaders Call on Rep. McIntyre to Cosponsor Legislation to Protect Kids from Tobacco
NAACP signs on to the growing list of local supporters for FDA regulation of tobacco products WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Public health and community leaders from North Carolina held a press conference today to urge Representative Mike McIntyre and the entire North...
Altria Group, Inc. to Host Webcast of 2007 Third-Quarter Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2007 - Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) will host a live audio webcast at www.altria.com on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss 2007 third-quarter results, which will be issued at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET the same day. During the webcast...
General Cigar Settles Suit Involving Infringement of Its COHIBA(R) Trademark
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2007 - General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark. The suit was filed in May 2006 in the United States District Court for the Southern...
Virginia Faith Leaders Call on Senators Webb & Warner to Cosponsor Legislation to Protect Kids from Tobacco
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A diverse coalition of clergy and lay members from throughout Virginia held a press conference today to urge U.S. Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Jim Webb (D-VA) and the entire Virginia Congressional Delegation to support legislation that...
Big Tobacco's Latest Dirty Trick: Deceiving Oregon Voters
R.J. Reynolds, Philip Morris drop $6.6 million to defeat cigarette tax initiative, keep health care from kids WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: In the latest example that the...
President Bush Should Protect Kids, Not Big Tobacco By Signing Bill to Increase Cigarette Tax, Fund SCHIP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement from William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Last night, the U.S. Senate put the health of America's children first with a veto-proof majority voting for a 61-cent-per-pack...
Lionel L. Nowell joins Reynolds American board of directors
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 26 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lionel L. Nowell III, senior vice president and treasurer of PepsiCo, has been elected to the board of directors of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), effective immediately. He will serve on the board's audit committee. With...
U.S. House Sends President Clear Message: Stand With Kids, Not Big Tobacco
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Statement of William V. Corr Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The U.S. House of Representatives today put the health of America's children first with its sweeping approval of a 61-cent-per-pack increase in the...
The Statewide Smoking Ban is Fast Approaching. Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?
CENTER CITY, Minn., Sept. 17 PRNewswire — The Minnesota statewide smoking ban will take effect on Oct. 1, causing many people across the state to consider a personal decision to stop smoking. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, more than 800,000 Minnesotans smoke, and...
Acting Surgeon General Announces National Initiatives to Protect Children by Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following was released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: WHO: Kenneth Moritsugu, M.D. M.P.H., Acting U.S Surgeon General Jay E. Berkelhamer, M.D., F.A.A.P., President, American Academy of Pediatrics Daniel...
DomRey Cigar, Inc. Awarded U.S. Distribution of Royal Agio Cigar
BRADENTON, Fla. and DUIZEL, Holland, Sept. 12 PRNewswire — DomRey Cigar, Inc. is proud to announce that effective October 1, 2007, it will be the exclusive distributor of the Royal Agio Cigar brands, Panter and Mehari's, in the United States. *(LOGO 72dpi...
Refined Rogue Hosts Its Premier New York City Event at OK Cigars
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 PRNewswire — Aspiring and established gentlemen are invited to join the founders of new online men's magazine Refined Rogue for an afternoon of stogies, cocktails and camaraderie at OK Cigars on Saturday, September 22 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. 'Refined Rogue is excited...
Muslim Groups Kick Off Ramadan With Anti-Smoking Initiative
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group and two organizations representing American Muslim physicians today encouraged U.S. Muslims to use the discipline acquired during the upcoming Ramadan fast to quit the smoking...
Health and Business Groups Launch Ad Campaign About Need for Comprehensive Smoke-Free Law in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 11 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A coalition of public health and business organizations today launched a newspaper and radio advertising campaign about the need for a comprehensive, statewide smoke-free workplace law that protects all Pennsylvanians from the serious...
Colorado Hospitality Trade Sales Data Reveals Increasing Economic Impact of Statewide Smoking Ban
Department of Revenue updates show strengthening trend of change in competitive structure due to smoking ban COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 10 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Recent updates to public information in Colorado Department of Revenue public reports reveal the trend for diminishing...
Fresh Air Campaign to Showcase Minnesotans' Love of Smoke-Free Air
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10 PRNewswire — Today marks the beginning of a new marketing campaign designed to educate and excite Minnesotans about the Freedom to Breathe Act, the statewide smoke-free law that goes into effect on October 1. The new law will make all indoor workplaces...
AUDIO from Medialink and Commit Lozenge: Wanna Quit Smoking With Therapeutic Nicotine? Just Follow the Directions
NEW YORK, Aug. 31 PRNewswire — Smokers hoping to find success when quitting are urged to follow FDA-approved label recommendations when using therapeutic nicotine. A study in the journal, Addiction, confirms the link between using enough therapeutic nicotine and success. Listen to this...
Alliance One International, Inc. Announces Exchange Offer for 8-1/2% Senior Notes Due 2012
MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) announced today that it has commenced an exchange offer for all of its outstanding 8-1/2% Senior Notes due 2012. Alliance One is offering to exchange up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal...
Altria/Philip Morris Seeks to Spread Death and Disease Through Break Up Proposal, Says Essential Action
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement from Robert Weissman, director, Essential Action: There is only one reason that Altria/Philip Morris proposes to break in two: it believes an international company can be more profitable with no ties to the...
'This Is the Most Important Breakthrough in Pulmonary Drug Delivery in My Lifetime.'
JEFFERSON, N.C., Aug. 29 PRNewswire — states Dr. Tom Stern, Pulmonologist and medical consultant for Next Safety Inc. The breakthrough in pulmonary drug delivery recently announced by Next Safety is basic in nature and has broad implications for the treatment of a number of medical...
Tennessee Faith Leaders Call on Reps. Gordon & Blackburn to Co-sponsor Legislation to Protect Kids from Tobacco
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Faith, public health and youth leaders from Tennessee will hold a press conference on Tuesday, August 28 in Nashville to support legislation granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over tobacco products. The...
The Global Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry Report Consists of Establishments That Acquire Raw Materials from Tobacco Growers Tobacco Stemmers and Redryers
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 23, 2007 - Research and Markets Current Prices Table Real Growth Table Ratio Table Statistics Available Include: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand Graphs Include...
The Market for Tobacco in China Increased between 2001-2006, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 4.1%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 23, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in China to 2011" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in China. It includes comprehensive value volume...
Business Wire Partners with Custom Publisher SmartBrief to Enable Posting Press Releases in Influential Industry-Specific E-Mail Newsletters
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 22, 2007 - Business Wire: -0- *T...
Pennsylvania Tobacco Farmers Receive $11 Million Settlement
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pennsylvania's tobacco farmers will receive $11 million from tobacco companies after a North Carolina court ruled in Pennsylvania's favor in a case that stems from a 1999 agreement between states and the nation's largest tobacco...
ClearWay Minnesota(SM) Unveils a New Icon at the State Fairgrounds
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22 PRNewswire — ClearWay Minnesota will return to the Minnesota State Fair with a brand new icon at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper Street — a giant, crushed cigarette. The 20 foot tall cigarette stands in an ashtray ten feet wide and four feet tall. The...
New Indiana Poll: Voters Strongly Support FDA Regulation of Tobacco
Representative Hill to Play Key Role in Fate of Legislation WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A new poll of registered voters in the 9th Congressional District of Indiana finds that 72 percent of voters support Congress passing a bill to give the U.S. Food and Drug...
Report Focuses On The Smokeless Tobacco Market As A Whole - Its Segments, Value, Growth Rate, Trends And Drivers
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2007 - Research and Markets , is the most common type of smokeless tobacco and it is growing steadily. The smokeless industry is divided between traditional premium products and newer discount brands which were introduced since the mid 1990s. Sales in the...
Attorney General Corbett Announces Court Ruling That Pennsylvania Tobacco Farmers Will Receive $11 Million
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Pennsylvania and its tobacco farmers have achieved a significant victory in their efforts to hold the nation's largest tobacco companies accountable under a 1999 trust agreement. Attorney General Tom Corbett announced that a recent...
Philip Morris USA to Introduce New Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco Product into Test Market
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2007 - Philip Morris USA today announced the introduction of Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco into test market. Marlboro Moist Smokeless Tobacco will be offered in Original and Wintergreen flavors and will be available in Long Cut and Fine Cut varieties...
Find out the Top Trading Countries That Conducted Foreign Trade with the US in 2006 in the Beverage and Tobacco Sector
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2007 - Research and Markets . Their combined total represents approximately 67% of export to all countries. Adding the import and subtracting the export, the total U.S. consumption value of this subsector for the year was USD138,976,000,000. For more...
Retailers Choose Business Intelligence Software from Junction Solutions
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2007 - Junction Solutions, a provider of vertical industry focused enterprise software and services based on the Microsoft platform, today announced that Famous Smoke Shop has chosen JunctionRBI, a functionally rich retail business intelligence (BI...
UST Participation in Lehman Brothers Consumer Conference Available Via Web
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) President and Chief Executive Officer Murray S. Kessler will present at the Lehman Brothers Consumer Conference on Sept. 5, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live at...
Alliance One International Holds Annual Shareholder and Board Meetings
MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) announced today that all proposed matters on the ballot for its 2007 annual shareholders meeting were approved by the shareholders. Prior to the meeting, Mr. Albert Monk withdrew his name from...
Gain Insight In To The Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry In The U.S. And Its Foreign Trade
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 16, 2007 - Research and Markets . Their combined total represents approximately 58% of export to all countries. Adding the import and subtracting the export, the total U.S. consumption value of this industry for the year was $5,029,000,000. This industry report...
New Report Underscores Need for Congress to Give FDA Authority Over Tobacco Products
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of Joseph Bergen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Lung Association: A new report from the President's Cancer Panel reinforces the urgent need for Congress to pass legislation...
Swedish Match Acquires Cigars International Inc. in the U.S.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-August 16, 2007 - Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA) has agreed to acquire Cigars International, Inc., a privately held U.S. company that specializes in the direct marketing and sales of hand-made and machine-made premium cigars and related accessories. Cigars...
New Report by Presidential Panel of National Experts Calls on Nation's Leaders to Take Action to Reduce the Harms of Tobacco
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is the statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: A new report issued today by the President's Cancer Panel is a call to action on how to significantly reduce tobacco use and its devastating...
Swedish Match AB Agrees to Acquire Cigars International Inc.
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 15, 2007 - Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc., a privately-held company that specializes in the direct marketing and sales of premium and machine-made cigars and related...
Alliance One International, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results
MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) today announced results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. First Quarter Results The Company reported net income of $6.0 million, or $0.07 per basic share, compared to net...
Next Safety Announces Stunning Advance in Nicotine Delivery
JEFFERSON, N.C., Aug. 13 PRNewswire — In a study of 30 test subjects, participants achieved much higher nicotine blood levels at faster rates than those possible from smoking cigarettes, without receiving any of the deadly carcinogens. Each subject inhaled less nicotine than typically...
Next Safety Announces Stunning Advance in Nicotine Delivery
JEFFERSON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2007 - In a study of 30 test subjects, participants achieved much higher nicotine blood levels at faster rates than those possible from smoking cigarettes, without receiving any of the deadly carcinogens. Each subject inhaled less nicotine than typically...
The Market for Tobacco in France Increased between 2001-2006, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 2.8%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2007 - Research and Markets — British American Tobacco plc For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c65393 Source: datamonitor
Swedish Match Has Appointed Henrik Brehmer New Senior Vice President Corporate Communications
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2007 - Henrik Brehmer has been appointed new Senior Vice President Corporate Communications at Swedish Match AB (STO:SWMA). Henrik will succeed Bo Aulin who will continue his work as Senior Executive Advisor. Henrik Brehmer has since 2001 been Senior Vice...
Star Scientific Files Second Quarter Financial Report, Details Concentrated Focus on Dissolvable Tobacco Products
PETERSBURG, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 9, 2007 - Star Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSI) filed its second- quarter financial report on Form 10-Q today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company reported a $4.0 million loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30...
Alliance One Announces Arrangements for Fiscal Year 2008 1st Quarter Financial Results Investor Call
MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) today announced that it will hold a conference call with investors to report financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007 on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:00 PM EDT. The...
Universal Corporation Announcement
RICHMOND, Va., Aug., 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allen B. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), said today, 'We are pleased with our first quarter performance as reported yesterday, and are confident in the long-term future of the Company. We...
Mississippi Voters Take a Stand for Kids and Families by Voting Out Senator Tommy Robertson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President of the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund: By voting out incumbent Tommy Robertson in yesterday's District 51 Republican State Senate primary, Mississippi voters took a stand against...
Mississippi Voters Take a Stand for Kids and Families by Voting Out Senator Tommy Robertson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President of the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund: By voting out incumbent Tommy Robertson in yesterday's District 51 Republican State Senate primary, Mississippi voters took a stand against...
UK Tobacco Sector: Industry Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2007 - Research and Markets 6. Market Value/Growth Rate 7. Segmentation Chart 8. Sales Comparison 9. Earnings Comparison 10. Industry Estimates For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c65060
Some Substantial Changes in How Americans View Different Industries
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2007 - This year's annual Harris Poll ranking industries on how well they serve consumers finds that the supermarket industry does the best job according to U.S. adults. Fully 92 percent of adults think supermarkets generally do a good job, and only eight...
Small Business Research Board Study: Small Businesses Struggle with Government Compliance Still Rising According to Latest Small Business Research Board Survey; Nearly 90% of Respondents Say They Need Even More Time to Comply
NORTHFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2007 - Government regulation continues to plague small businesses despite federal efforts to reduce the time needed to meet the demands of compliance, according to a study by the Small Business Research Board (SBRB) released here today. The SBRB report...
Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividends
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allen B. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of forty-four cents ($.44) per share on the common shares of...
BeautyBuys.com Establish Online Link for Thermasilk Hair Care Products
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2007 - Synergy Brands (NASDAQ: SYBR): Synergy Brands today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BeautyBuys.com, has set up a link with and with permission of Unilever's Thermasilk hair care division to fulfill E-commerce and phone orders for the...
Universal Corporation's Allen B. King to Retire as CEO
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allen B, King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), has announced his plans to retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation effective March 31, 2008. Universal Corporation's Board of...
Universal Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allen B. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), announced that income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended on June 30, 2007, was $18.2 million, or $0.52...
The Market for Tobacco in the USA Increased between 2001-2006, Growing at an Average Annual Rate of 3.6%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in the USA to 2011" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in the USA. It includes comprehensive value volume...
UPDATED: The End of Tobacco: Next Safety Begins Sampling Breakthrough Nicotine Delivery Devices August 14th
JEFFERSON, N.C., Aug. 6 PRNewswire — Next Safety, Inc. will begin to sample its proprietary pulmonary device that has proven to have higher efficacy than cigarettes and unlike tobacco products does not contain carcinogens. Tobacco is the second leading cause of death globally; 600...
The End of Tobacco
WEST JEFFERSON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2007 - Next Safety, Inc. will begin to sample its proprietary pulmonary device that has proven to have higher efficacy than cigarettes and unlike tobacco products does not contain carcinogens. Tobacco is the second leading cause of death globally; 600...
The End of Tobacco: Next Safety Begins Sampling Breakthrough Nicotine Delivery Devices August 14th
JEFFERSON, N.C., Aug. 3 PRNewswire — Next Safety, Inc. will begin to sample its proprietary pulmonary device that has proven to have higher efficacy than cigarettes and unlike tobacco products does not contain carcinogens. Tobacco is the second leading cause of death globally; 600...
Synergy Brands Receives an Extension From NASDAQ
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2007 - Synergy Brands (NASDAQ:SYBR): Nasdaq has notified the Company that it has been granted a 180-day extension under Marketplace rule 4310(c)(8)(D) to regain compliance. The Company must still maintain a $1.00 bid price for at least 10 consecutive days in...
Business Activity at 55.8%; July Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); New Orders Index at 52.8%; Employment Index at 51.7%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2007 - Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in July 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M...
Senate Takes Big Step to Protect Kids by Passing Legislation to Increase the Federal Cigarette Tax
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, executive director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The U.S. Senate has taken an important step to protect the health of America's children and save lives by passing legislation to...
California Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Class Action Against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is pleased with the unanimous decision by the California State Supreme Court affirming a lower court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit against the company and other major U.S. cigarette...
Youth Exposure to Alcohol Ads in Magazines Declined from 2001 to 2005
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Youth exposure to alcohol advertising in magazines declined 49% from 2001 to 2005, according to a new report released today by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at Georgetown University. The study also found, however, that a...
UST Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 60 cents per common share, payable September 28, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business September 14, 2007. The Company has paid...
Senator Barbara Mikulski Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug., 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Barbara Mikulski for voting today to protect America's kids from...
Senator Patty Murray Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by William V. Corr, Executive Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Patty Murray for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco addiction...
Senator Chris Dodd Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Chris Dodd for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco...
Senator Jack Reed Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Jack Reed for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco...
Senator Tom Harkin Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is the Statement of William V. Corr Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Tom Harkin for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco addiction and save...
Senator Kennedy Leads Fight to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP...
Senator Judd Gregg Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Judd Gregg for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco...
Senator Bernie Sanders Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Bernie Sanders for voting today to protect America's kids from...
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement by William V. Corr Executive Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco...
Senator Jeff Bingaman Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug., 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by Executive Director William V. Corr of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Jeff Bingaman for voting today to protect America's kids from...
Senator Barack Obama Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Barack Obama for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco addiction and...
Senator Sherrod Brown Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Sherrod Brown for voting today to protect America's kids from tobacco addiction and...
Senator Lisa Murkowski Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Senator Lisa Murkowski for voting today to protect America's kids from...
Washington's Success in Reducing Smoking Sets Example for the Nation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released today by Matthew L. Myers, President of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The dramatic drop in Washington's adult smoking rate to a new state low, reported today by the Washington State Department of...
UST Comments on Legislative Actions Regarding Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In response to the proposed legislation (S. 625) that was the subject of a meeting today by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) released the following statement: 'We are disappointed...
Senate HELP Committee Acts to Protect Kids and Save Lives by Approving Bill to Regulate Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of Statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: We applaud the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for approving legislation to provide the U.S...
Adult Smoking Rate Continues Downward Trend
OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A new survey by the Washington State Department of Health shows the number of adult smokers in the state is continuing to drop. Since the department began its Tobacco Prevention and Control Program in 2000, adult smoking has gone from...
American Lung Association Applauds Senate HELP Committee for Strong Commitment to Public Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today's passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) is truly historic. This legislation will give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the...
A Holistic Overview of the US Tobacco Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "US Tobacco Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and competitive dynamics prevalent in the market. It...
MeadWestvaco Reports Strong Second Quarter Profit Growth
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2007 - MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV) today reported net income for the second quarter of $32 million, or $0.17 per share. Included in the second quarter results were after-tax restructuring charges of $5 million, or $0.03 per share, primarily related to...
Top Ten Myths About Coupon Redemption
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2007 - Overall coupon redemption rates are in decline in the United States and Canada. As North American marketers search for answers to help them cut through the clutter arising from a proliferation of offers, the time has come to re-examine some of the conventional...
Spot Future Trends And Developments Of The Games Consoles Markets In Europe
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Games Consoles in Europe" to their offering. Our Games Consoles in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the games consoles industry. It includes...
UST's Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Subsidiary and Antinori Reach Agreement to Acquire Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
GREENWICH, Conn., July 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UST Inc. (NYSE: UST) announced today that its Ste. Michelle Wine Estates subsidiary (SMWE) will hold a majority interest in a joint venture with Marchesi Antinori to acquire Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and its famed Napa Valley...
Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va., July 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) will webcast its conference call on August 7, 2007, following the release of its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 mid-afternoon on that date. The conference call will begin at 5:00 p.m...
Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund Launches Campaign Opposing Reelection of Senator Tommy Robertson
WASHINGTON, July 30 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund today launched an independent television ad and voter contact campaign opposing Senator Tommy Robertson (R-Moss Point) in the primary race for Mississippi State Senate on August 7. As Senate Finance...
Reynolds American CEO Ivey Establishes Stock Purchase Plan
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Susan M. Ivey, chairman and chief executive officer of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), has established a stock-purchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Under the plan, Ivey will acquire...
Fitch Expects to Rate Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority, 2007; Presale Issued
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2007 - Fitch expects to rate Inland Empire Tobacco Securitization Authority Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007 as follows: —$84,245,000 Series 2007A Senior Turbo Current Interest Bonds, due June 1 2021 'BBB'; —$51,601,882 Series 2007B...
House Ways & Means Committee Takes Big Step to Protect Kids by Approving Increase in Federal Cigarette Tax
WASHINGTON, July 27 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The U.S. House Ways & Means Committee has taken an important step to protect the health of America's children and save lives by...
This Databook is a Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Tobacco in Morocco
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Tobacco in Morocco to 2011" to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Morocco. It includes comprehensive value volume...
The Market for Tobacco in Nigeria Increased between 2001-2006 at an Average Annual Rate of 4.7%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2007 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Tobacco in Nigeria to 2011 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Tobacco in Nigeria. It includes...
New Report Forecasts the Future of C-Store Offerings and Operational Structure Over the Next 3 to 5 Years
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 26, 2007 - Research and Markets - Wawa - WilcoHess - Xtramart For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c63820 Source: Servio Retail Group
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