IQOS Iluma ‘is future of tobacco now’
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting its 'heat not burn' IQOS Iluma as an alternative to traditional tobacco options and vapes.
JTI pushes heated tobacco category
The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.
Fresh NPD for RYO category
Imperial launches menthol box
Pouches pushing forward in c-stores
There have never been more alternative nicotine products, which is good news for existing adult smokers who are looking to ditch cigarettes.
Menthol for the masses
Vaping brand Juul has launched a new menthol flavoured pod.
Accessories in the firing line
Westminster MPs table amendments that could see all flavoured tobacco accessories banned
New Start for tobacco sales
IMPERIAL Tobacco has begun distributing Start packs to retailers to keep them updated with the latest legislative and tobacco category information.
Sophie Hogg, head of...
Players brings on two subs
PLAYER’S has introduced two new lines in what brand owner Imperial Tobacco calls the “sub-economy sector”, which the firm estimates will account for 7.67%...
Accessories that make the perfect match
Republic Technologies has begun highlighting the role that matches and lighters can play in Scotland’s convenience market to signpost the RYO accessories and tobacco...
PMI battling illicit trading
PHILIP Morris International is calling for new applications for PMI impact – the firm’s $100m global initiative to support projects dedicated to fighting illegal trade in all forms.
Golden changes
TOBACCO giant Imperial Tobacco has made changes to its family of Golden Virginia RYO tobaccos. Original Golden Virginia is now Golden Virginia Classic, available...
Roll your own is booming
Strong volume sales as existing adult smokers seek value from the gantry
Court battle ahead over plain packs vote
TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations.
Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
UKVIA praise Khan report
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has heaped praise on a new report produced for the UK Government that backs e-cigarettes as a cessation tool.
Value in the dark
THE arrival of the display ban means consumers may ask for the cheapest tobacco product, not the second cheapest, so it’s imperative for retailers...
Evolution in the vaping category
Carrying the right range of vaping products is crucial to category success in the convenience channel, according to supplier and manufacturer Aquavape.
