Reynolds American Celebrates Families With Announcement of New Parental Leave Policy

New policy distinguishes RAI as one of the leading providers of parental benefits packages in the U.S. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Oct. 22, 2018 – Reynolds American Inc. (RAI), an indirect subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c (BAT), and its companies today announced a new, comprehensive parental leave policy that offers 16 weeks of fully-paid leave for employees who … Continued

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Makes Significant Step on Tobacco Harm Reduction; FDA to Continue its Evaluation on Modified-Risk Claims for Camel Snus

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 14, 2018 – Today, a scientific advisory committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advanced R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company’s (R.J. Reynolds) efforts to communicate reduced-risk information to consumers regarding its Camel Snus products. The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) recognized that the available science supports that switching completely from cigarettes to … Continued

Reynolds American Inc. named as one of the Best Workplaces for Manufacturing & Production by FORTUNE magazine

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 12, 2018 –Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) and its companies have been named as one of the top-ranked companies on FORTUNE magazine’s 2018 Best Workplaces for Manufacturing & Production (BWMP), demonstrating the companies’ success in creating an exceptional workplace. RAI was recently certified as a Great Place to Work® for the second … Continued

Urgent: Voluntary Product Recall of Vuse Vibe Power Units

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – April 13, 2018 – R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company has voluntarily initiated a nationwide safety recall of all Vuse Vibe power units. The Company initiated the recall after receiving consumer complaints about malfunctioning batteries, which may cause the power unit to overheat and create a fire risk. The Company notified the U.S. Food and Drug … Continued

FDA accepts and files modified risk tobacco product applications for Camel Snus

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – December 18, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted, and filed for substantive review, 18 Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) applications covering 6 styles of Camel Snus. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT) introduced the premium pouched, smokefree tobacco product in 2006 and markets it nationwide. … Continued

Reynolds American Inc. certified as a Great Place to Work®

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nov. 7, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) and its companies have been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. They earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by their employees in anonymous surveys. “We’re proud and honored that RAI and its companies have been certified as a … Continued

Reynolds American Inc. lauded as ‘Elite 8’ top category winner as part of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 26, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. has been named an “Elite 8” Top Category Winner in “Vision & Values” by Achievers, an industry-leading provider of employee recognition and engagement solutions. The annual award commends top employers who display leadership and innovation in engaging their workforces. The Elite 8 recognizes the best of the best — … Continued

Reynolds American Foundation answers call to support American Red Cross efforts in Texas

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Aug. 30, 2017 – The Reynolds American Foundation donated $150,000 to the American Red Cross for assisting Hurricane Harvey victims in Houston and the surrounding area. “Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this disaster,” said John S. (Tripp) Wilson, president of the Reynolds American Foundation. “We know that the American Red … Continued

RAI shareholders approve proposals in connection with proposed acquisition by BAT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – July 19, 2017 – Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) announced that at the company’s special meeting of shareholders today, RAI shareholders approved three proposals related to British American Tobacco p.l.c.’s (BAT) proposed acquisition of RAI. RAI shareholders approved: the Agreement and Plan of Merger, including the plan of merger contained therein, dated as of January … Continued