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Cosmetic Promotions announced the promotion of Tracie Gilbert to vice president of sales. Gilbert's responsibilities will include establishing, enhancing and managing chain relationships, as well as managing both the national sales managers and regional accounts team, the company said.

Selling in the tobacco category is not what it used to be. The Food and Drug Administration has placed several regulations within the industry, that category observers said, soon could start to hinder companies’ abilities to innovate in the category given the cost and regulatory burden.