Zahid Iqbal's Day-Today Drylaw store in Edinburgh was named Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Day-Today Drylaw owner Zahid Iqbal – after he won the Vaping Retailer of the Year category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 – to find out how he is preparing for the incoming ban on disposable devices.
Pack shot of Lost Mary BM6000 Blueberry Sour Raspberry device.

Lost Mary launches first high puff vape device

Vaping brand Lost Mary has unveiled its first high puff count device for the UK market with its new rechargeable BM6000 range of vapes.
An IQOS ILUMA device with packs of Terea Pearls heat sticks against a teal blue background.

Philip Morris expands on Terea range

Philip Morris Limited has introduced a new innovative flavour switch option across its Terea heated sticks range with its four new Pearls packs.
Pack shot of Mayfair Gold 5x30g pouches pack as well as a single 30g pack to the right.

JTI brings a Golden option to RYO

JTI UK has announced the expansion of Mayfair Gold into the roll your own market for the first time, offering consumers a trusted brand in the subcategory.

The Government needs to be ‘realistic and practical’ on Generational Smoking Ban

Bobby Singh, of BB Nevison Superstore & Post Office in Pontefract, shares his views on the proposed Generational Smoking Ban, which was put back on the table by the Labour Government.
A group of IVG branded vapes.

IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices

British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
Pack shots of Blu Bar Kit 1000 Puffs Pineapple vapes.

Imperial Brands charges up new 1000 Puff vape devices

Imperial Brands has unveiled a new rechargeable vaping device with its Blu Bar Kits, with a system that offers up to 1,000 puffs per pod.
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Promotional images of the Angel 2400 vape device range including Yellow, Green, Coral, Sky Blue, Navy and Magenta variants.

Vapes Bars spreads out its wings for Angel 2400

Vape device manufacturer Vapes Bars has announced the roll out of its new Angel 2400 series across major supermarket stores in the UK.
Pack shot of the Elfbar ELFX refillable pod system.

Elfbar introduces pod kit series with ELFX

Vaping device manufacturer Elfbar has unveiled its new pod system range with ELFX, offering consumers an easy switch away from disposable vape options.
Imperial Brands' nicotine range including Players JPS, Regal Signature, Richmond and Blu Bar vapes in Banana Ice, Blueberry Ice and Grape variants.

Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC

Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.
Prianka Jhingan believes the XQS nicotine pouches can be a game-changer.

It’s the XQS factor for STG

Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
IVG Smart 5500 devices lined up in a colourful range.

IVG unveils innovative new vape devices

British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.

Government must combat illegal vape shops

Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
The IQOS Iluma has overtaken the Marlboro cigarette brand for Philip Morris International.

Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban

Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Republic Technologies' eco-friendly OCB range is a strong category performer, says the firm.

Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies

Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.