These Coupons Really Work – And That Could Be A Bad Thing
Cigarette coupons may encourage recent quitters to light up again.
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New State Law Bans the Redemption of Coupons
A first-of-its-kind statewide law bans the acceptance of coupons on tobacco and vaping products.
Wanted: Convenience Store Customer Who Used Coupon 3,313 Times
A Circle K customer is accused of using the same coupon more than 3,000 times to get more than $8,000 of items for free.
How Coupons Can Make You Start Smoking
A new study finds a troubling outcome, when nonsmokers receive coupons for cigarettes.
Counterfeit Coupon Scam Goes Up in Smoke
A New York man is charged with using counterfeit coupons to get packs of cigarettes for just a dollar apiece.
Company Hopes Coupons for Snacks Will Keep ‘Em Smoking
A tobacco company launches a mobile coupon platform that offers discounts on much more than just cigarettes.
Federal Judge Okays the Criminalization of Coupons
A ban on coupons? Believe it! A second local law that prohibits retailers from accepting certain coupons, survives a court challenge.
New Proposal Would Ban Coupons on Soft Drinks
Supporters of a soda tax suggest additional measures to discourage consumption – like banning coupons and sales on soda.
When Coupons Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Coupon
You may not have noticed, but a federal appeals court this week upheld a law that bans coupons. For real. Oh well, this couponing thing was fun while it lasted. Ok, to be more specific, the coupon ban is actually only in effect in one U.S. city, and only applies to one type of product – tobacco. Whether or not[Read More…]
What’s Next, A Ban on Coupons? Well, Yes.
With food labeling laws, proposed bans on large sugary drinks and now, new plans to restrict the sale of tobacco products, you might wonder – what’s next? Banning coupons for products that aren’t good for you? Why yes, that’s exactly what New York City is proposing. In announcing a plan to help reduce the smoking rate yesterday, New York Mayor[Read More…]
