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10:59am, 8th May, 2019

Walmart raises U.S. tobacco purchase age to 21 starting in July

Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21 across its U.S. stores starting July 1.

Senate leader calls for raising minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21

11:51am, 18th April, 2019

Politics

Senate leader calls for raising minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21

U.S. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products, including vaping devices, to 21 from 18 to curb their "epidemic" use among teens.

FDA pulls up Walmart, Kroger, others for selling tobacco to minors

8:45pm, 12th April, 2019

US

FDA pulls up Walmart, Kroger, others for selling tobacco to minors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday it has sent letters to Walmart Inc, Kroger Co and 10 other convenience store chains for selling tobacco products to minors.

U.S. FDA takes action against Walgreens for violating tobacco sale laws by selling to minors

11:40am, 7th February, 2019

US

U.S. FDA takes action against Walgreens for violating tobacco sale laws by selling to minors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it was taking action against certain retailers including Walgreen Boots Alliance for repeatedly flouting tobacco sale rules, including sale of cigars and menthol cigarettes to minors.

Philip Morris aims to revive Japan sales with cheaper heat-not-burn tobacco

12:39am, 23rd October, 2018

Business

Philip Morris aims to revive Japan sales with cheaper heat-not-burn tobacco

Philip Morris International Inc released cheaper versions of its IQOS "heat not burn" products in Japan on Tuesday as it tries to revive sales and ward off competition from other alternatives to conventional cigarettes.

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Walmart raises U.S. tobacco purchase age to 21 starting in July

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Philip Morris aims to revive Japan sales with cheaper heat-not-burn tobacco

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