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This rise in total sales is, relatively speaking, a small one, because in those six and a half years the adult population of the United States has increased by thirteen million people

It began as a functional solution

Tobacco companies increasingly rely on their packaging to build brand loyalty and grab consumers -- one of the few advertising levers left to them after the government curbed their presence in magazines, billboards and TV

The perception of premium often comes from specific design choices a matte finish instead of glossy, debossed text instead of flat print, a well-proportioned sleeve that fits the inner tray with satisfying snugness

Duty-Free Purchases Duty-free shops sometimes sell cartons packaged differently for international travelers