Retailer showing blu vape

Making vaping work in c-stores

Vaping is big business for many c-store retailers, while others are yet to make the category work for their store.

Vape users still littering

Vapers continue to throw away devices

Plain sales ahead

Standardised packs of tobacco products, more commonly known as plain packs, are now making their way into UK convenience stores and other tobacco retailers....

The age of value – Making the best of tobacco

There’s often a lot of news about tobacco. But it’s important to remember that, in normal commercial terms, it’s a vitally important product category...

Doctors back vaping option

E-CIGARETTES could potentially save millions of lives, according to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians. The leading medical body says that...

Parliament plans more restrictions

On the day the ban on selling nicotine vapour products  to under 18s came into force, public health minister Aileen Campbell said: “We know...

Swan’s packaging is feeling groovy

SWAN, the RYO filters and papers specialist, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a range of limited-edition packaging. The pop-art designs are available on Slim...

Sales are going up in smoke

MORE than half of all convenience stores are missing out on tobacco sales because they aren’t giving consumers the guidance they need

Tobacco shoppers roll up for good value

A good value selection is where the future of the tobacco industry lies as more consumers seek out new ways to save on some cash.
JTI rep with vapes

JTI shakes up the field sales force

JTI has overhauled its field sales force in the biggest shake up for the team in decades.

Tapping into value vaping

JTI adds lower price point Logic liquid .
Nisa is teaming up with Just Eat so that retailers can offer an online delivery service.

Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.

RELX shows favour in vape flavour

RELX reckons that more variety in vaping flavours could encourage current smokers to make the switch to the devices, working towards the cessation tool goal.
Sarah Connor of JTI

A new role for Connor

SARAH Connor has been appointed to the role of communications director within JTI’s UK division.
Zyn Espressino nicotine pouch

Pouches with a coffee kick

Zyn rolls out a new 6mg Espressino pouch
Embassy signature silver edition

Premium for a limited time only

Imperial Tobacco has expanded its Embassy Signature range with a limited edition release for the summer.