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Coverage dated October 26, 2021

Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says

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Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.

  2. The Hill

    Cigarette sales increased in 2020 for first time in two decades (opens The Hill)

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    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Cigarette sales went up last year for the first time in 20 years. Blame the pandemic (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The Federal Trade Commission says sales in 2020 were up slightly, and analysts say the increase was due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the gain looks unlikely to represent a long-term trend.

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