Market Report, "Cigarettes in Norway", Published
Strong legislative restrictions with regard to advertising and display along with heavy taxation saw cigarettes register a further volume decline in 2011. Many consumers are leaving the category and are opting for the "healthier" option of Swedish-style snus. Due to the ban on smoking in public places cigarette consumption has fallen significantly as it is not very enjoyable smoking outside during the cold Nordic weather. The major four players in the category, British American Tobacco (BAT),...
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