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Starting July 1, Tobacco Companies Must Post Signs About Health Risks of Smoking at About 220,000 Stores Across U.S. - Signs Stem from 2006 Racketeering Verdict Against Companies

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting July 1, the major U.S. tobacco companies must begin to post eye-catching signs telling the public the truth about the deadly consequences of cigarette smoking at about 220,000 retail stores across the nation that sell cigarettes. Under a federal court order, the signs will be installed near cigarette displays in these stores between July 1 and September 30 and must be displayed until June 30, 2025. This is a long-overdue step in holding the tobacco industry accountable for decades of lies that led to addiction, disease and premature death for millions of people.

Key Points: 
  • The order applies to tobacco companies Altria and its Philip Morris USA subsidiary, R.J. Reynolds and ITG Brands.
  • Critically, this truthful information will be provided to consumers at the point where they are making decisions whether to purchase cigarettes.
  • They will appear in about 220,000 stores covered by marketing agreements with the defendant tobacco companies.
  • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: More information about the federal government's racketeering lawsuit and Judge Kessler's 2006 judgment.

ITG Brands Announces Acquisition of Nicotine Pouch Range

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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ITG Brands, a member of the Imperial Brands PLC family, announced the acquisition of a range of nicotine pouches from Canada-based manufacturer TJP Labs to enable future entrance into the modern oral nicotine market.

Key Points: 
  • ITG Brands, a member of the Imperial Brands PLC family, announced the acquisition of a range of nicotine pouches from Canada-based manufacturer TJP Labs to enable future entrance into the modern oral nicotine market.
  • ITG Brands currently manufactures a diverse range of cigarettes, cigars and vapor products.
  • While Imperial Brands markets modern oral products in select European markets under the Zone X and Skruf brands, the acquisition will enable ITG Brands’ first offering in the modern oral nicotine market in the United States.
  • “We look forward to a long and successful partnership with TJP Labs.”
    Following consumer market research and rebranding, ITG Brands will launch its new modern oral offering in early 2024.

Court Order Requires Tobacco Companies to Post Signs About Health Risks of Smoking at Nearly 200,000 Stores Across U.S. - Order Stems from 2006 Racketeering Verdict Against Companies

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under a federal court order issued today, the major U.S. tobacco companies will soon have to post signs telling the public the truth about the deadly consequences of cigarette smoking at nearly 200,000 retail outlets across the nation that sell cigarettes.

Key Points: 
  • Critically, this important information will be provided to consumers at the point where they are making decisions whether to purchase cigarettes.
  • The fact that the tobacco companies have fought the point-of-sale corrective statements for 16 years shows how little they have changed.
  • The text of the corrective statements can be found on p. 47 of the court order .
  • Learn more about the federal government's racketeering lawsuit and Judge Kessler's 2006 judgment.

ITG Brands Announces Shane Sgambelluri as Executive Vice President of Sales

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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ITG Brands, a member of the Imperial Brands PLC family, announced Shane Sgambelluri has been named Executive Vice President of Sales effective July 19. Sgambelluri will report to Kim Reed, who previously held the top sales role before being named President and CEO on June 1. Sgambelluri has more than 23 years of leadership experience in the consumer packaged goods industry and most recently served as Vice President of Kellogg Company’s U.S. grocery business.

Key Points: 
  • ITG Brands, a member of the Imperial Brands PLC family, announced Shane Sgambelluri has been named Executive Vice President of Sales effective July 19.
  • Sgambelluri will report to Kim Reed, who previously held the top sales role before being named President and CEO on June 1.
  • Sgambelluri has more than 23 years of leadership experience in the consumer packaged goods industry and most recently served as Vice President of Kellogg Companys U.S. grocery business.
  • Reporting to Shane will be Vice President of Customer Marketing Eduardo Lozano, Vice President of National Accounts Dyame Martin and Area Vice Presidents of Field Sales Craig Leiker (East), Jeff Eldridge (Central) and Kimberly Ross (West).

ITG Brands Announces Kim Reed as Next President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'ITG Brands, a member of the Imperial Brands PLC family, announced Kim Reed has been named President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1.

Key Points: 
  • b'ITG Brands, a member of the Imperial Brands PLC family, announced Kim Reed has been named President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1.
  • As President and CEO, Reed will oversee all U.S. employees and operations, reporting to Dominic Brisby, Division Director Americas, Africa, Asia, Australasia for Imperial Brands.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210510005532/en/\n\xe2\x80\x9cI would like to thank Oliver for his leadership in recent years and am thrilled to announce that Kim Reed will serve as the next President and CEO of ITG Brands.
  • Reed notably designed and oversaw a comprehensive sales transformation strategy that encompassed ITG Brands\xe2\x80\x99 largest ever external recruitment for field sales while prioritizing a diverse and inclusive culture.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am honored to accept the role of Chief Executive Officer of ITG Brands,\xe2\x80\x9d said Reed.

ITG Brands and Fontem US Inc. Statement on FDA Guidance Related to Certain Flavored Electronic Vaping Products

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Friday, January 3, 2020
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ITG Brands and Fontem US, Inc. issued the following statement in response to new guidance released by the Food and Drug Administration that will halt the manufacture, distribution and sale of certain flavors sold for vaping cartridge systems.

Key Points: 
  • ITG Brands and Fontem US, Inc. issued the following statement in response to new guidance released by the Food and Drug Administration that will halt the manufacture, distribution and sale of certain flavors sold for vaping cartridge systems.
  • We take our responsibility of marketing our products only to their intended adult audience very seriously and will continue to prioritize youth access prevention efforts.
  • ITG and Fontem also share concerns expressed by public health advocates that restrictions on the sale of flavored vapor products may have adverse unintended consequences.
  • ITG Brands, the US affiliate of Fontem US, sells and distributes Fontem products throughout the US.