Its not as many consumers as those buying machine-made cigarettes, but you will lose these consumers if you dont carry the staple of their purchasing habits. Its not just about preserving existing customers, either: John Tomlinson, director of purchasing and merchandising for Obetz, Ohio-based Englefield Oil Co., cites attracting shoppers that used to go to smoke shops as one of the biggest benefits the RYO/MYO segment offers retailers
Consumers are becoming more aware of the health dangers linked with tobacco cigarettes, prompting many to seek goods that may provide a safer alternative
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"There is no special reason." The company had considered restarting its sponsorship, but that plan has been disrupted by a smoking ban announced Wednesday that included "a ban on all kinds of advertisements, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products." While tobacco companies rarely engage any more in traditional advertising mediums like television, even in markets where there have not been explicit bans, promotion and sponsorship have been important ways to market their products
"Canada's cigarette smuggling corridor"