R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkb:tobacco
gptkbp:acquired_by gptkb:British_American_Tobacco
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:Conwood_Company
gptkb:Noble_Tobacco_Company
gptkb:American_Snuff_Company
gptkb:Lorillard_Tobacco_Company
gptkb:Santa_Fe_Natural_Tobacco_Company
gptkb:American_Tobacco_Company
gptkb:Brown_&_Williamson
gptkb:Reynolds_American
gptkb:Partnerships
Acquired by British American Tobacco in 2004
gptkbp:acquisition_year gptkb:2004
gptkbp:advertising gptkb:Camel_Cash
gptkb:Joe_Camel
Controversial
Innovative marketing strategies
gptkbp:brand Strong customer base
gptkbp:brand_recognition High brand awareness
gptkbp:ceo gptkb:Andrew_M._Schindler
gptkb:Susan_M._Cameron
gptkb:R._J._Reynolds
gptkb:Debra_Crew
gptkbp:community_involvement Local community support initiatives
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:British_American_Tobacco
gptkb:Altria_Group
gptkb:Imperial_Brands
gptkb:Philip_Morris_USA
gptkb:Japan_Tobacco
Competes with other major tobacco companies
gptkbp:conflict Declining cigarette sales
gptkbp:controversy advertising restrictions
health risks of smoking
Health risks of smoking
Litigation over tobacco products
Marketing to minors
Tobacco advertising to minors
lawsuits related to tobacco products
gptkbp:employees approximately 4,000
gptkbp:environmental_impact Focus on sustainability
gptkbp:established 1875
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:advertising_campaigns
innovative marketing strategies
sponsoring events
gptkbp:financial_performance Publicly traded until 2004
gptkbp:financials Significant revenue growth in the 20th century
gptkbp:founded 1875
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:R._J._Reynolds
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:Winston-Salem,_North_Carolina
1875
gptkbp:founder gptkb:R._J._Reynolds
gptkbp:future_prospects Focus on reduced risk products.
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:North_Carolina
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Winston-Salem,_North_Carolina
gptkb:Winston-Salem
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the largest tobacco companies in the U. S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
gptkbp:industry gptkb:tobacco
gptkbp:innovation New product development
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:David_Taylor
gptkb:Michael_J._Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Andrew_M._Schindler
gptkb:Susan_M._Cameron
gptkb:R._J._Reynolds
gptkb:Debra_Crew
gptkb:Dawn_D._Dyer
gptkb:Mark_Holtz
gptkbp:legal_issue Lawsuits related to health risks
gptkbp:market_position Strong presence in the U. S. market
gptkbp:market_share approximately 30% in the U. S.
Approximately 30% in the U. S.
gptkbp:marketing_strategy Targeting adult smokers
Subject to strict advertising laws
gptkbp:notable_products gptkb:Newport
gptkb:Apache_Camel
gptkb:Pall_Mall
gptkb:Winston
Doral
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Reynolds_American,_Inc.
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:British_American_Tobacco
gptkb:Reynolds_American
gptkbp:partnerships Various health organizations
Collaborations with other companies
gptkbp:product_line gptkb:tobacco
Smokeless tobacco
Vapor products
gptkbp:products gptkb:tobacco
gptkbp:public_perception Controversial due to health concerns
gptkbp:reach Products sold internationally
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FDA regulations
gptkbp:research_and_development Invests in product innovation
gptkbp:revenue $8.5 billion (2020)
$9.1 billion (2020)
$9.1 billion (2019)
gptkbp:social_responsibility Youth smoking prevention programs
gptkbp:subsidiaries gptkb:Reynolds_American_Inc.
gptkb:American_Snuff_Company
gptkb:Santa_Fe_Natural_Tobacco_Company
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Santa_Fe_Natural_Tobacco_Company
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives gptkb:Community_engagement
Corporate social responsibility
Environmental responsibility
Product innovation
Reduced risk products
Tobacco harm reduction
gptkbp:training Health and wellness programs
gptkbp:type gptkb:Private
gptkbp:website www.rjrt.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NASCAR_Cup_Series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4