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Velo is about to be in every major Japanese convenience storeBAT Japan will stock three Velo Medium products in all Ministop stores from October 5, completing nationwide coverage across 7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart and NewDays.
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ALP Signs Matchroom Boxing as First Major U.K. PartnerTucker Carlson's ALP has inked a deal with Matchroom Boxing, marking its first major partnership in the U.K. and Ireland as it pushes into European markets.
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LOOP nicotine pouches land in South Africa as Altria and KT&G push into AfricaSwedish pouch maker ASF — acquired by Altria and KT&G in December 2025 — launched its LOOP brand in South Africa with three hyper-strong variants. It is the first major expansion move under the new ownership and a bet that Africa is the next growth frontier for nicotine pouches.
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ASF Launches LOOP in South Africa, Targets Continental ExpansionAnother Snus Factory is bringing its LOOP nicotine pouch brand to South Africa, positioning the country as a launchpad for broader African market entry.