Reports Say JUUL Faces Sales Obstacles in China
Reports say JUUL’s rollout in China quickly hit obstacles, as flavored vaping products were reportedly pulled from sale shortly after launch amid tightening regulation.
For JUUL, which sells flavored e-cigarettes, the situation has recently become quite serious, with bans not only in the United States. Last week, JUUL began selling products in China, but this week, Chinese authorities banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, according to Bloomberg.<\/span><\/div>
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The reason for JUUL's withdrawal from Chinese stores is unclear. However, it is possible that the ongoing US-China trade war could be a contributing factor.<\/span><\/div>
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In the United States, in addition to Michigan and New York, which have banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, JUUL is also under investigation by both the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The White House is also considering a nationwide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, which could make it impossible to sell flavored e-cigarettes domestically if this trend continues.<\/span><\/div>
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JUUL may have started selling in China considering a shift from the US market, but if sales are banned, survival will become even more difficult.<\/span><\/div>
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However, in the US, the advertising strategy targeting teenagers has led to an increase in young people using flavored e-cigarettes. Additionally, there has been a rise in lung disease cases associated with the use of flavored e-cigarettes, which suggests that there may be significant headwinds for e-cigarettes until the causes of these illnesses are determined.
The above translation is from Japanese engadget, which previously circulated rumors about JD collaborating with JUUL to sell JUUL on JD.com.<\/span><\/div>
The above translation is from Japanese engadget, which previously circulated rumors about JD collaborating with JUUL to sell JUUL on JD.com.<\/span><\/div>
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