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.
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Taking down illicit traders

Imperial tobacco has removed the tobacco gantry from a London-based retailer.

JTI introduces lower RRP for Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco range in Scotland

JTI has announced that it will be repositioning its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco in Scotland with RRPs of £11.95
Variety is key to driving up sales in tobacco accessories, claims Republic Technologies UK.

Ways to cater to roll-you-own shoppers

As consumer demand for factory-made cigarette options continues to dwindle across Scotland, Republic Technologies explains how retailers can take advantage of the roll-your-own sector’s growth.

Retailers miss out on sales boost says JTI

THE majority of retailers are failing to take advantage of an increase in cigar sales over the Christmas period, according to tobacco giant JTI. The...

Vape users still littering

Vapers continue to throw away devices
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Offering choice to existing smokers

Convenience stores can turn the menthol ban into an opportunity by communicating with customers

A growing option – essential e-cigs

E-CIGARETTES have been around for some time but sales seem to have taken off in recent months. Kits and products vary but essentially they’re designed...
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Darkness at the door

• Scotland’s tobacco display ban will take effect officially in small stores in Scotland on 6 April, 2015. But many shops now have their covered...

Illicit tobacco on the rise

New figures a cause for concern ILLICIT tobacco sales have become a real cause for concern, with the introduction of covered gantries and standardised packaging...
The UKVIA has teamed with Smoke Free to encourage smokers to switch to vapes.

Call to do more on illicit trade

Geek Bar has urged Trading Standards services across the UK to do more to tackle rogue traders selling illicit disposable vapes.
The IQOS ILUMA will have a positive impact for convenience, reckons Philip Morris Limited.

Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA

Bosses at Philip Morris Limited (PML) believe its newly launched IQOS ILUMA heat-not-burn range will be a real game-changer in the nicotine market.

Rolling out 88 vape offers

CORE Group, the new field sales and distribution partner for e-liquid brand 88vape, has unveiled new deals exclusive to independent convenience retailers and forecourts.
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Fruits of invention

ELECTRONIC cigarette and systems supplier Diamond Mist now has more than 50 flavours in its e-liquid range, everything from mango to mint choc chip,...
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Accessories in the firing line

Westminster MPs table amendments that could see all flavoured tobacco accessories banned
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Low price still gaining ground

Further growth for value brands predicted