XQS unveils rebrand across entire nicotine pouch range
Nicotine products firm STG UK has introduced a complete rebrand across its XQS nicotine pouch range, delivering strong standout on shelf for the brand.
Concerns voiced over vapes restrictions plans
Scottish retailers fear that proposals to restrict tobacco, vaping and wider nicotine products across stores will simply drive up the illicit trade.
Talysis unveils multi-million pound impact of disposable ban
Data insights firm Talysis has revealed a multi-million pound impact on convenience stores following the introduction of the disposable vape ban.
UK Gov considering vape tax
Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.
ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban
The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
Over £3k in illicit nicotine products seized in Falkirk
Tobacco detection dog Boo helped to uncover over £3,000 worth of illegal nicotine products in a Falkirk high street premises earlier in February.
Imperial Brands expands Players range
Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has introduced its new Players Classic cigarettes to offer a well-valued full-strength option to smokers.
Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline
Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.
ScotGov announces disposable vape ban delay
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will delay the incoming ban on disposable vapes to 1 June, falling in line with England and Wales' plans.
Over 6million vapes are still thrown away despite ban
Over 6million vapes continue to make their way to landfill every week in the UK despite the disposable vape ban, says Material Focus.
Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid
Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty
Nicotine products distributor VB Distribution has secured HMRC approval under the Vaping Products Duty scheme ahead of it going live.
New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory
The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Blu Bar vapes add new Sour Berry flavour
Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has announced the addition of a new flavour to the range with its new Sour Berry variant, bringing to a total of 17 flavours.
JW Filshill urges retailers to prepare for disposable vape ban
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has urged its retailers to act now to phase out disposable vape stock with a new guide that covers off the legislation.
Philip Morris hires new director of smoke-free products
Nicotine products firm Philip Morris Limited has appointed Bahar Demirci as its new senior director of smoke-free products in the UK and Ireland.
