Symbolically, on July 1, 1969, the company removed the word Tobacco from its name when it changed its name to American Brands, Inc
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The companies see the growing anti-smoking sentiment in the country and the spread of indoor (and outdoor) smoking restrictions as an opportunity to market their products to smokers who have trouble finding somewhere to smoke and who are considering alternative sources of nicotine
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A benefit is likely seen for especially the subset of long-term smokers that are unable to quit or to switch to another nicotine source with less HPHC exposure
Companies are increasingly judged not only on market reach but also on environmental, social, and governance performance