biostudies-literatureRogers JDNCI NIH HHS69-72https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC2902908biostudies-literatureUnknown12(1)<h4>Introduction</h4>This exploratory study was designed to assess the availability, price, and point-of-purchase marketing strategies for new smokeless tobacco products in 4 test market areas.<h4>Methods</h4>A random sample of 50 gas stations, convenience and food stores, and tobacco shops was selected in each of 4 test market areas. Pairs of observers visited each store, recorded product information, and engaged vendors in conversation about product demand.<h4>Results</h4>Snus was available in 64% of the stores, but availability and price differed by brand. Point-of-purchase marketing also varied by brand on a variety of dimensions and all brands appeared to be marketed primarily to smokers. Camel Snus was described by store attendants as having the highest demand and was also the most eNicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and TobaccoTest marketing of new smokeless tobacco products in four U.S. cities.PMC2902908R01 CA086527-07S3)Clark PIRogers JDBiener LfalseTest marketing of new smokeless tobacco products in four U.S. cities.<h4>Introduction</h4>This exploratory study was designed to assess the availability, price, and point-of-purchase marketing strategies for new smokeless tobacco products in 4 test market areas.<h4>Methods</h4>A random sample of 50 gas stations, convenience and food stores, and tobacco shops was selected in each of 4 test market areas. Pairs of observers visited each store, recorded product information, and engaged vendors in conversation about product demand.<h4>Results</h4>Snus was available in 64% of the stores, but availability and price differed by brand. Point-of-purchase marketing also varied by brand on a variety of dimensions and all brands appeared to be marketed primarily to smokers. Camel Snus was described by store attendants as having the highest demand and was also the most e2010-01-01T00:00:00Z2010 Jan2025-04-19T04:12:32.484Z2019-03-27T00:32:22ZS-EPMC29029081991759810.1093/ntr/ntp166