E-Cigarettes

Imperial Brands Hikes Shareholder Returns As E-Products Boom

Imperial Brands has pledged to boost shareholder returns to £2.8 billion ($3.7 billion) in its new financial year.

Philip Morris Nears Texas Launch Of Flagship Heated Tobacco Device

Philip Morris International is preparing to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, Texas, indicating it will be the first testing ground...

Britain Eyes Extra Tax On Vaping From 2026

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he is planning to introduce an extra tax on vaping products from October 2026, aiming to make the habit more expe...

Altria Edges Past Quarterly Profit Expectations On Higher Pricing

Marlboro maker Altria edged past fourth-quarter adjusted profit expectations, as higher prices and a shift to alternative nicotine products helpe...

Marlboro Maker Cuts Profit Forecast As Smokers Swap To Cheaper Brands

Tobacco giant Altria Group cut its annual profit forecast as more smokers swapped its higher priced cigarettes for cheaper brands or smoking alternatives.

Imperial Brands Sticks To Forecast, Announces Share Buyback

Imperial Brands has said trading for the year was in line with its expectations and reaffirmed its forecast, on the back of sustained demand, higher prices...

France To Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes, Prime Minister Says

France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has told radio station RTL.

Juul Plans To Lay Off 30% Of Workforce In Cost-Cut Push, Source Says

Juul Labs is planning to lay off 30% of its workforce, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the e-cigarettes maker aims to reduce its operati...