TRADE INTELLIGENCE
VOL. I · ISS. 04 · 2026
LIVE UPDATES · 50 STATES
Monday, 13 April 2026
CATEGORY

6 ARTICLES
1

Menthol Cigarette Ban 2026: Where It Stands and What Smoke Shop Operators Need to Know

The FDA proposed a rule in April 2022 to ban

Apr 12
2

Smoke Shop Compliance Checklist 2026: Age Verification, Signage, and Records

This is a working checklist, not a legal guide. Print

Apr 12
3

FDA Inspection at Your Smoke Shop: What to Expect and How to Prepare

FDA inspections of tobacco retailers have increased significantly since 2022,

Apr 12
4

What the 2025 PACT Act Updates Mean for Online Vape Sales — And Why It Matters for Brick-and-Mortar Shops

The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (PACT

Apr 12
5

Elf Bar, Lost Mary, and the FDA's PMTA Crackdown: What Smoke Shop Owners Need to Know

The FDA has spent the last two years building the

Apr 12
6

Smoke Shop Licensing in 2026: Every Permit You Need Before You Open

Licensing is the most common area where new smoke shop

Apr 12