Electronic cigarette brand, a leading product of Reynolds American’s vaping portfolio
British American Tobacco is cutting about 5,500 jobs and outsourcing 3,500 more as it shifts toward vaping, nicotine pouches and digital operations. The company says the savings target is about 600 million pounds annually by 2028, with the US not affected. The cuts come as it faces slower cigarette sales and rising regulatory and tax pressures in various markets.
The Corte Madera Town Council votes to advance an ordinance banning tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes, with a transition through Jan. 31, 2027. Residents may keep possessions. Public comment highlighted concerns from students and families affected by tobacco-related illness.