Premium Brands Rule in RYO

(CSP) ... The gains for premium tobacco have been steadfast for the past five years. In fact, it is the only RYO segment that is growing, said LaRese Armstrong, brand manager for RYO & accessories, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). “The segment is twice the size it was in 2009,” she said. “The top four brands have shown consistent sales gains each quarter of this year (American Spirit, Drum, Samson and Peter Stokkebye).” Continued