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Articles in April, 2005 issue of Tobacco Retailer

• WHO treaty aims to discourage smoking.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(World Health Organization)(Brief Article)
• Trilogy line available in new round shape.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Cusano Cigars introduces 10th Anniversary Robusto.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• The taxmen cometh: states facing budget shortfalls turn to cigarette, alcohol tax hikes.(SPECIAL REPORT)
• Bush signs bill designed to curtail "the lawsuit culture in our country".(WASHINGTON REPORT)
• Romeo y Julieta announces Caribbean cruise sweepstakes.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• Casa de Torano humidor opens humidor campaign.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Legislative hurdles looming.(NATO NEWS)
  by Briant, Thomas
• Flavors of the day: increasing popularity of flavored cigarettes help retailers tap new niche.(Cover Story)
  by Cox, Tracy
• Liggett Vector, Circle K announce business partnership.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• American Stogies line adds Break Time brand.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Retailers: higher taxes cause decline in Oklahoma CIG sales.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Robert Burton unveils cigarette tube displays.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Heavenly Cigar Co. debuts Celestial Cognac.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Juicy Jay's adds two new flavors.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• RJR announces brand strategies.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.)
• It's back.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
  by Traczek, Chris
• A smart alternative: as factory-made cigarette prices continue to rise, more and more smokers are turning to RYO/MYO.(PRODUCT PROFILE)(Roll Your Own/Make Your Own)
  by Keller, Maura
• Philip Morris wins trademark infringement suit.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Otamedia)(Brief Article)
• ID for compliance.(THE PERSONNEL TOUCH)(Brief Article)
  by McKenna, Terry
• Swedish Match launches Longhorn brand nationally.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Pure Hemp creates POS paper display.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Oregon considers requiring "fire-safe" cigarettes.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• USSTC introduces Skoal Long Cut Peach.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Philip Morris makes bid for Indonesian company.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
• Suffolk County adopts "Tobacco 19" law.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• Puros Indios changes wrapper on Cuba Aliados.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• EL Rey enhances line with tubes, Starter Kits.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Different strokes: a successful snack-and-beverage program must be customized for every site.(OPERATIONS)
  by Bennett, Stephen
• Senate rejects minimum-wage increase.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• Swisher introduces Peach Cigarillos.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Altadis USA debuts Black n Blue cigars.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• FKI Security Group acquires EXL Safe Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• Swedish Match North America launches Timber Wolf Apple.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Smoking reaches new lengths and heights.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• NAAG, ATF team to curb web sales.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(National Association of Attorneys General)
• Cigarettes, alcohol trigger wholesale price leap.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
• HBI's new Kingpin brand "a blunt you can't refuse".(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Sales of Guarani papers benefit South Americans.(PRODUCT NEWS)