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.
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.
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.
Tobacco & Vapes Bill passes through Parliament
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has made its way through Parliament is now awaiting to receive Royal Assent meaning the generational tobacco ban will go ahead.
SNÜ launches Fizzy Energy nicotine pouch
Nicotine pouch brand SNÜ is launching a Fizzy Energy flavour across convenience, wholesale and independent retailers and claims its latest NPD will help store owners to capitalise on category growth.
Variety is spice of life for RYO
Retailers can capitalise on the growing tobacco accessories market in Scotland by ensuring they offer shoppers lots of choice, reckons Republic Technologies UK.
Philip Morris unveils Terea Silver for IQOS ILUMA
Nicotine products firm Philip Morris Limited has announced the next expansion for its Terea range of tobacco sticks with the new Silver variant.
ZYN rolls out intense Black Menthol variant
Philip Morris Limited has introduced the new ZYN Black Mentol 16.5mg nicotine pouch pack to the market to deliver more intense options across the category.
Rizla rolls back the clock this Christmas
imperial Brands has unveiled the latest limited-edition Vintage pack design for Rizla rolling papers, in a bid to drive up RYO sales this Christmas.
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.
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.
Imperial Brands urges Government to prevent disposal of refillable vapes
Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has called on the UK Government to strengthen guidance on vapes to discourage consumers from disposing refillable vape devices.
Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation
Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
Sterling launches its first lemon-flavoured cigarillo
Cigarillo brand Sterling has launched a new lemon-flavoured variant with the roll out of Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow Limited Edition.
Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
XQS introduces new mint nicotine pouch range
STG UK has unveiled its XQS Mint range, with four new SKUs offering consumers greater choice in flavour as well as nicotine strength levels.
