A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Pack shots of Rizla Vintage Edition Medium Thin Green including three individual packs as well as a display box.

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.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

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.
Republic Technologies has introduced some innovative products to the market.

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.
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.

Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo

Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
Promotional image of Angel 20k Holiday Collection vapes with its Tropical Ice variant championed in the image.

Angel 20k unveils new Holiday Collection vapes range

British vaping brand Angel has introduced a new Holiday Collection across its Angel 20k vape device range, offering vapers 16 new limited edition flavours.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

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.
Pack shots of Sterling Dual Capsule Xtra Yellow Limited Edition.

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.
Pack shots of Jolt Strips including Spearmint and Raspberry variants.

Feel a Jolt with new Nicotine Strips

Jolt Nicotine Strips reckons it can provide consumers with a discreet and innovative solution for nicotine cravings as many seek new options due to incoming product bans.
Pack shots of KLAR nicotine pouches including Mint Regular and Citrus Regular.

Klar pouches head to UK stores

Swedish nicotine pouch brand Klar has made its debut in the UK, offering consumers more variety in the ever-expanding nicotine subcategory.
Pack shots of Zone nicotine pouches.

Imperial Brands moves into the nicotine pouch Zone

Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has launched into the nicotine pouches subcategory with the roll out of its new brand, Zone.
Chris Cobb, store owner of KeyStore Cults in Aberdeen, stands at the till with a vaping gantry behind him.

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.
Tobacco sniffer dog Rosie sits in front of an Aberdeen City Council van with a bag of illegal tobacco products.

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.
Simon Hannah, chief executive at JW Filshill, stands inside the wholesaler's depot in Glasgow in the left image with the front cover of the Filshill 'Your Guide to the Vape Ban' in the image to the right.

All retailers to benefit from Filshill AI bot vape advice

Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has launched a new AI bot tool to support retailers across the UK with the upcoming disposable vape ban.
An image of a black and white dog is to the left of the picture, with an under-the-counter illicit nicotine hatch shown to the right hand side of the image.

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.
A pack of Angel Nicotine Pouches Blueberry Mint with some of the pouches next to it, a pack of Angel Nicotine Lozenges Spearmint is next to it with some of the lozenges in front of the pack and a pack of Angel Nicotine Strips Raspberry with a nicotine strip in front of the pack. The Angel logo is at the top of the image with the text 'Tobacco Alternatives' under the logo. The text along the bottom reads 'Angel Nic Pouches | Angel Nic Lozenges | Angel Nic Strips.

Angel expands on smoke-free range

Trio of choices for the alternatives category NICOTINE products brand Angel has expanded on its smoke free range of options with a trio of new...