Tobacco Newswire
1 - Company Profile for Swedish Match AB
-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Swedish Match produces and sells market-leading brands in smokefree tobacco products, cigars and lights products. Sales for 2008 amounted to 12,611 MSEK and the Company sells products across the globe, with production units in 10 countries. The Swedish Match...
2 - International Trade Commission Blocks Illegal Internet Cigarette Sales
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The International Trade Commission (ITC) took action this week to stop illegally imported Marlboro®, Virginia Slims® and Parliament® cigarettes from entering the United States. The ITC issued a General Exclusion Order requiring U.S. Customs and...
3 - Free Reports Added to BizRate’s Customer Feedback Program
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - BizRate® Research announces the expansion of its free buyer feedback program to include two new reports: the BizAdvisor and the Comments Classifier. These new reports provide online retailers with enhanced insights about buyer behavior and needs. The...
4 - geoVue’s Jim Stone Named to 2009 ICSC Research Conference Panel
WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Jim Stone, President and Founder of geoVue, Inc., a leading provider of location intelligence solutions, has been named as a panelist at the ICSC Annual North America Research Conference next month. Stone, widely considered an expert in the...
5 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Signs Distribution Contracts with TDM of South Africa
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has concluded and signed exclusive distribution contracts with TDM of the Republic of South Africa. The long-term relationship that...
6 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. on Track for Rollout of New Product
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has expedited the manufacture of commercial-ready filter packages to ensure delivery during the week of September 21st. Thomas...
7 - Protonex Receives $598,813 to Extend Capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propulsion Systems
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Protonex Technology Corporation (LSE: AIM: PTX and PTXU), a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems for portable, remote and mobile applications, today announced that it has received a $598,813 contract with the U.S. Naval...
8 - Research and Markets: The Tobacco Stemming and Redrying Industry's Revenue for the Year 2008 Was approximately $1.0 Billion USD, With an Estimated Gross Profit Of 27.57%
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Research and Markets . Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $1.0 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 27.57%. The industry used a projected 59 percent of its full production...
9 - Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.4% to $0.58 Per Share
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 7.4%, to an annualized rate of $2.32 per common share. The new quarterly dividend of...
10 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Announces Plans to be Present at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that one of the first stops on its International Road Show will be in Cannes, France this coming October 19th to 23rd at the TFWA World...
11 - MWV Launches Promina™, the Next Generation of SBS Tobacco Paperboard
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - MeadWestvaco Corp. (NYSE: MWV), a global packaging solutions leader, today announced the first in a series of new tobacco paperboard launches with the introduction of Promina™, the next generation of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) tobacco board...
12 - Swedish Match Finalizes the Sale of Its South African Operation to Philip Morris International and Repurchases Own Shares
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - As announced on 2 July 2009, Swedish Match AB (publ) (“Swedish Match”) (STO:SWMA) has sold its South African operation, Swedish Match South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (“SMSA”) to Philip Morris International [NYSE/Euronext Paris: PMI...
13 - The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike Productions will be host to The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo, indoors at The Sweetbay Entertainment Hall inside The Florida State Fairgrounds. The event will...
14 - Altria Presents at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) is participating in the Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference in Boston, Massachusetts today. The presentation is being webcast live at www.altria.com in a listen-only mode, beginning at...
15 - Vector Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) today announced that it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.40 per share. Additionally, the Company declared its regular annual stock dividend of 5%. Both the quarterly cash and the annual...
16 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Names New Sales Agent To Promote Its Product Worldwide
NASHVILLE-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has hired Michel Vandergeeten, a Belgian national, as sales agent for its worldwide Sales & Marketing efforts. Thomas Schroepfer...
17 - Independence Blue Cross Receives CEO Cancer Gold StandardTM Accreditation
CARY, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross has received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation, recognizing the organization’s commitment to taking concrete actions to reduce the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings...
18 - NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.4%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 51.3%; New Orders Index at 49.9%; Employment Index at 43.5%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in August, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of...
19 - Business Wire Retail Report on August 2009 Retail Sales Figures
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...
20 - Research and Markets: Tobacco in Poland Covers the Sale of Chewing Tobacco, Cigarettes, Cigars & Cigarillos and Loose Tobacco For 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Research and Markets , 2004-2008 Table 15: Poland Inflation, 2004-2008 Table 16: Poland Exchange Rate, 2004-2008 Companies Mentioned: Altria Group, Inc. Imperial Tobacco Group PLC Scandinavian Tobacco Co. For more information visit...
21 - RetailMeNot.com Announces Launch of UK Spinoff VoucherHub.com
MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for coupons, discounts and promotional codes for merchandise, groceries, travel and services, today announced the launch of VoucherHub.com, a new UK website for finding and sharing money-saving...
22 - Research and Markets: Tobacco in South Africa Report - Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Research and Markets and includes all taxes and levies. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Market Overview Chapter 2 Market Value Chapter 3 Market Segmentation Chapter 4 Market Share Chapter 5 Five Forces Analysis Chapter 6 Leading Companies Chapter 7...
23 - Vector Group Ltd. Completes Sale of $85 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 11% Senior Secured Notes
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the private placement of $85 million aggregate principal amount of its 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally...
24 - Research and Markets: Tobacco in Mexico Report - an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering the Tobacco Industry
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets and includes all taxes and levies. All currency conversions in the report are calculated at constant annual average exchange rates. For the purpose of this report the Americas comprises Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia...
25 - Research and Markets: Tobacco in India Report: Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets and includes all taxes and levies. All currency conversions in the report are calculated at constant annual average exchange rates. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Market Overview Chapter 2 Market Value Chapter 3 Market Segmentation I...
26 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Retains International Law Firm With Expertise in Cigarette Regulatory Issues
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has retained the law firm of Troutman Sanders LLP as counsel with respect to its FDA and other cigarette regulatory issues. Smokefree...
27 - Wellstone Filter Sciences Applauds FDA Appointment
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Wellstone Filter Sciences (OTCBB: WFLR.OB - News) applauds the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Deyton as Director of the new Center for Tobacco Products. The Center's mission, according to the FDA is to, "use the best available science to guide the...
28 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Discloses Test Marketing Plans for Europe
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that its European subsidiary, Smokefree Innotec BVBA, with offices in Antwerp, Belgium, plans to test market the World’s first, totally...
29 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement for South America
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that it has executed contracts with LTI News Industries of Buenos Aires, Argentina for the distribution of its Real Smokefree product, the...
30 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry Report Which Also Includes 2010 Forecasts and 5 Years Historical Trends
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets , and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco. Industry Definition NAICS 31222: Tobacco Product Mfg. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cigarettes...
31 - Vector Group Ltd. Announces Pricing of $85 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 11% Senior Secured Notes Offering
MIAMI, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) (the “Company”) announced today that its previously announced offering of $60 million aggregate principal amount of 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”) was upsized to $85 million aggregate principal amount...
32 - Altria Increases Quarterly Dividend 6.3%
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE:MO) today announced that its Board of Directors voted to increase the company's regular quarterly dividend by 6.3% to $0.34 per common share versus the previous rate of $0.32 per common share. The new annualized...
33 - Philip Morris USA Lawsuit Prompts Seizure of Counterfeit Cigarettes
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Late Wednesday, approximately 300 cartons of counterfeit Marlboro ® cigarettes were seized from three Mastic smoke shops to prevent their sale to consumers. Suffolk County Police carried out the search and seizure pursuant to an order by U.S. District...
34 - Wellstone Filters Becomes Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Wellstone Filters (OTCBB: WFLR) announced that the company has changed its name to Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc. as part of a shift in focus to Reduced Exposure Filters. The name change will be effective on or about September 14, 2009. ABOUT...
35 - New Innovation Could Soon Free Non-Smokers from the Fog
LUCERNE, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - A Swiss innovation is flying in the face of the economic recession and proving that a rethink is necessary even in difficult times. A Swiss company is seeking to make a name for itself with a new idea to protect non-smokers through innovative...
36 - Altria to Host Webcast from the Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) will host a webcast of its business presentation at the Barclays Capital Back-To-School Consumer Conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The...
37 - Lean Sourcing and Supply Chain Veteran, John Wilkerson to deliver the Keynote Address “Next Generation Retail Lean Sourcing Best Practices”
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - The Innovation ‘09 Best Practices in Sourcing and Procurement Conference scheduled for March 8-10 in Scottsdale, AZ, will feature John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB as a Keynote Speaker. Wilkerson will present a retail strategic sourcing best practice titled...
38 - Race to Stores: Limited-Edition Danica Patrick Poster Available with Purchase of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Sports Illustrated and Alliance, a RockTenn company, have teamed up to offer a Brand GraphitiTM peel-and-stick poster of racing superstar Danica Patrick with the purchase of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. The 10-inch by 13-inch...
39 - Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) to Webcast Presentation at Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast of its presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference at www.pmintl.com on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at approximately 3:00 p.m...
40 - Beverly Hills Cigar Club Launches Online Boutique
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Cigar aficionados who want the very best selection, the finest lines the market has to offer and personal treatment from their own cigar concierge might want to check out Beverly Hills Cigar Club (BHCC), at www.beverlyhillscigarclub.com...
41 - Tennessee State Court Dismisses Class Action Allegations from “Lights” Lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - A Tennessee state court today dismissed the class-action allegations in a lawsuit brought against Altria Group and Philip Morris USA alleging violations of state consumer protection laws for using the terms “Lights” and “Lowered Tar and...
42 - Apriso Achieves Record 47 Percent Year-Over-Year 2008 Revenue Growth
LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Apriso®, a leading provider of adaptive software solutions for global Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), today announced the culmination of a record 2008, delivering 47 percent annual revenue growth over 2007. Year-over-year growth was...
43 - Business Wire Retail Report On January 2009 Retail Sales Figures
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...
44 - Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2008 Results
Regulatory News: 2008 Full-Year Full-year diluted earnings per share of $3.32, up 16.1% from $2.86 in 2007, including the items detailed on Schedule 8 Adjusted 2008 full-year diluted earnings per share of $3.32, up 18.6% from the 2007 pro-forma adjusted earnings per share of $2.80. Excluding...
45 - NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 42.9%; January Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 44.2%; New Orders Index at 41.6%; Employment Index at 34.4%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in January, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of...
46 - Altria to Host Webcast from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) will host a webcast of its business presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference in Boca Raton, Florida on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at approximately 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time...
47 - Crown7 Introduces President Obama to New Smokeless HYDRO Device to Satisfy His Nicotine Fix
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - As President Barack Obama continues to smoke, today Crown7.com presented Obama with its newest smokeless alternative for the next time the commander-in-chief is seeking a nicotine fix and the sensation of smoking, although The Crown7 HYDRO is...
48 - Swedish Match and Philip Morris International Announce Global Joint Venture to Commercialize Smokefree Tobacco Products
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Swedish Match AB [publ] and Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM)(Paris:PM) (PMI) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to establish an exclusive joint venture company to commercialize Swedish Snus and other smokefree tobacco...
49 - Swedish Match and Philip Morris International Announce Global Joint Venture to Commercialize Smokefree Tobacco Products
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Regulatory News: Swedish Match AB [publ] and Philip Morris International [NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM] (PMI) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to establish an exclusive joint venture company to commercialize Swedish Snus and other...
50 - Smoking Alternative – NJOY – Launched in Retail Stores by TSC
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - NJOY (www.njoy.com) – a smoking alternative that gives smokers all the pleasures they seek, without all the health, social and financial problems – is now available in retail outlets across the United States. NJOY is the latest effort of TSC...
51 - Fitch: SCHIP Legislation to Pressure U.S. Tobacco Credit Metrics
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Yesterday's U.S. Senate-approved expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) will lead to excise tax increases that will negatively impact cigarette volumes, according to Fitch Ratings. The U.S. Senate passed legislation to expand the...
52 - Research and Markets: Comprehensive Analysis of the Tobacco Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Tobacco in Asia-Pacific" report to their offering. The Tobacco in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the tobacco industry. It...
53 - Research and Markets: Details of Reynolds American Inc.'s Financial Data, Business Operations, Technology and Patent Activities, Financial Benchmarks and Analysis of the U.S. Cigarette Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Reynolds American Inc. and the U.S. Cigarette Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering. The Reynolds American Inc. company report details the company's key financial data...
54 - Altria Reports 2008 Full Year and Fourth-Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO): 2008 FULL YEAR RESULTS Altria’s 2008 adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations up 10% to $1.65 versus $1.50 in 2007 Altria’s 2008 reported diluted earnings per share from continuing...
55 - Research and Markets: Examine China's Tobacco Industry With Graphical Analysis of the Key Trends and Competitive Landscape, Leading Companies and Demographic Information
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Tobacco in China" report to their offering. The Tobacco in China industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the tobacco industry. It includes detailed...
56 - Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2008 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmintl.com on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss 2008 fourth-quarter and full-year results, which will be issued...
57 - Celsius Soon to Be Available in Most GNC Stores Nationwide
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Celsius Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CSUH) announced today that Celsius® Green Tea Peach Mango and Celsius Green Tea Raspberry Acai, are soon to be available for consumer purchase in most GNC stores across the country. Initial distribution will put...
58 - Farmer-Owned Tobacco Company Wins International Award
TIMBERLAKE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - U.S. Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers Inc. today announced that the company has been honored in the tobacco industry’s 2008 Golden Leaf Awards. The Timberlake manufacturer owned by a cooperative of southeastern tobacco farmers won in the category of...
59 - Ernie Deyle Joins SD Retail Consulting to Lead Expansion of Shrink Reduction and Margin Recovery Practice.
NORTHBROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - SD Retail Consulting (formerly Senn Delaney Retail Consulting) today announced the appointment of retail shrink and loss prevention veteran, Ernie Deyle, to head the firm’s Shrink Reduction and Margin Recovery practice. Mr. Deyle had previously...
60 - U.S. Department Of Commerce Makes Annual Adjustments to Seasonal Factors for ISM Manufacturing PMI and Diffusion Indexes and ISM Non-Manufacturing NMI and Diffusion Indexes
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Commerce recently completed its annual adjustment to the seasonal factors used in the monthly Institute for Supply Management™(ISM) Manufacturing Report On Business® and the monthly Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM...
61 - Research and Markets: Trendology Report on the U.S. Tobacco Products Manufacturing Industry Characterizes the Industry in 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Research and Markets . Color charts and graphs run throughout the report to highlight trends and are ready for presentations and displays. Links to Internet sources in the report are useful for additional research and data gathering. Related...
62 - Altria to Host Webcast of 2008 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) will host a live audio webcast on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2008 fourth-quarter and full-year business results. The business results will be issued by means of a press...
63 - Research and Markets: Updated Report on Tobacco in the Netherlands and Analysis of the Leading Companies, British American Tobacco plc, Altria Group, Inc and Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Research and Markets and includes all taxes and levies. All currency conversions in the report are calculated at 2007 annual average exchange rates. Key Topics Covered: Market Overview Market Value Market Segmentation I Market Segmentation II...
64 - Research and Markets: Inform Your Business Decisions with Tobacco in Europe Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Tobacco in Europe" report to their offering. The Tobacco in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the tobacco industry. It includes...
65 - Business Wire Retail Report On December 2008 Retail Sales Figures
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information...
66 - New Year, New Economy, New Rules: nFinanSe’s Revolutionary Reloadable Prepaid Card Poised to Wean Consumers Away from Credit Cards, Could Save Consumers $500 Million Annually Over Competing Prepaid Cards
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Today, nFinanSe (OTCBB:NFSE) announced that it has launched the industry’s lowest cost reloadable prepaid debit card. The Company believes the nFinanSe Discover® Network Reloadable Prepaid Card is revolutionary, with industry-leading low fees and rich...
67 - NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 40.6%; December Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 39.6%; New Orders Index at 39.9%; Employment Index at 34.7%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in December, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of...
68 - Altria Completes Acquisition of UST
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of UST Inc. (UST). The transaction is valued at approximately $11.7 billion, which includes the assumption of approximately $1.3 billion of debt. As a result...
69 - John Middleton Sues to Overturn Single-Sale Ban
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - John Middleton Co. joined other cigar companies in asking a Maryland circuit court to overturn a recently enacted Prince George’s law that bans the sale of single cigars. In its filing, the companies are asking the court to enjoin enforcement of...
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