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“The value of RYO is still there,” said John Mayer, product director for cigarettes and tobacco for McLane Co. “Consumers will enter this category and not know anything about last year or its previous prices.”
In discussing best practices, attendees shared ways they have seen success in the category over the past year.
One such opportunity for Smoker Friendly stores was bringing in loose pipe tobacco. “I was hesitant to bring it in, but once we did, it sold,” said Jeremy Weiner, sales and marketing manager, adding consumers see this product as a lower-cost alternative to RYO tobacco for cigarettes.
TravelCenters of America stores have focused on installing new fixtures for a cleaner look, as well as being on the forefront of new products, said Erin Slater, category manager.
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