Pack shots of Players Kingsize and Players Classic cigarettes outer packs.

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.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

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.
SKE Crystal vape devices are lined up on a display with a crystal design in the background.

SKE unveils new vape range ahead of ban

Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its new product line-up with an ambition to dominate the category following on from the disposable vape ban.
Images of Smarter Mini and Smarter 6k refillable vape devices.

Republic Tech unveils Smarter vape range with ceramic coils

Tobacco accessories firm Republic Technologies is set to create a point of difference in the vaping category with its new Smarter vape range.
Interior image of the VB Distribution depot.

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.
Pack shots of Blu Max 6000 range including Bluberry Sour Razz kit, Lemon & Lime pod + refill kit, Blueberry Ice pod+ refill kit and Blu Max 6000 Pineapple vape kit.

Imperial Brands launches new Blu Max 6000 vape kit range

Nicotine product firm Imperial Brands has introduced a new higher puff count vape device with the Blu Max 6000 device range.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

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.
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.
Pack shots of Blu Bar Pods Sour Berry and Blu Bar Kit Sour Berry.

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.
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 2026 rebrand for XQS Tropical and Berrynana Twist.

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.