Declining Domestic Sales Speed Talks For Tobacco Mega-Merger

by Yuki Noguchi

July 11, 2014 4:10 PM ET Listen to the Story All Things Considered

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Tobacco companies Reynolds American and Lorillard have confirmed they're in talks about a merger. For Reynolds, the move would mean doubling down on the future of e-cigarettes.

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Declining Domestic Sales Speed Talks For Tobacco Mega-Merger

by Yuki Noguchi

July 11, 2014 4:10 PM ET Listen to the Story All Things Considered

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Tobacco companies Reynolds American and Lorillard have confirmed they're in talks about a merger. For Reynolds, the move would mean doubling down on the future of e-cigarettes.

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Online Sales Taxes Shift Consumer Behavior, Study Shows

by Yuki Noguchi

April 22, 2014 4:16 PM ET

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Online Sales Taxes Shift Consumer Behavior, Study Shows

by Yuki Noguchi

April 22, 2014 4:16 PM ET Listen to the Story All Things Considered

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Nestle sales up despite slack prices in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Food company Nestle SA says sales rose 4.2 percent in the first quarter despite deflationary price pressures in Europe.

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J&J Q1 net up 8 percent on sales jump, lower costs

Johnson & Johnson's first-quarter profit rose 8 percent, because of restrained costs and a big jump in prescription drug sales.

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