NATO Names David Spross New Executive Director
Spross bring 23 years of experience in the tobacco industry to the position.
Thomas Briant Announces Retirement as NATO Executive Director
Briant helped launch the organization 23 years ago.
Chicago Tobacco Tax Increase Delayed
A proposed tobacco tax increase in Chicago that was scheduled to go into effect on July 1 has been delayed, as the city has agreed…
Iwan Ries & Co. Leads Lawsuit to Block Chicago Tobacco Tax Increase
On Tuesday, a group led by historic Chicago cigar retailer Iwan Ries & Co. filed a legal challenge to the city of Chicago’s pending tobacco tax…
NATO Cancelling Trade Show After This Year
The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) announced on Friday that its 2016 trade show will be its last for the foreseeable future, as the…
Weekly News (March 3, 2014)
Habanos S.A. Claims Eight Percent Increase In Sales — Again. AVO Limited Edition 2014 Announced — 88. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda 2013 Jars Emerge —…
NATO Announces Myrna B. Sherman Memorial Education Scholarship
The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) announced on Monday the creation of the Myrna B. Sherman Memorial Education Scholarship “to honor the memory and spirit…
Weekly News (February 3, 2014)
Editor’s Note: Apparently it was gold week at halfwheel. Enjoy the Olympics. Room101 Master Collection Two Ships Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Robusto Coming Quai d’Orsay Belicoso…
Press Release: NATO Files Lawsuit Over New York City Over Tobacco Discount Law
January 30, 2014 — Today, NATO, the New York Association of Convenience Stores, the Bodega Association of the United States, along with Lorillard Tobacco Company, R.J….
