Millions board the e-cig train

Growing numbers want simple options
disposable vapes

Setting the new bar

Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.

RYO tobacco duty rise

Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
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.
BAT is calling for a retail licence to sell vapes – similar to one for alcohol and tobacco.

BAT urges regulation over vapes

British American Tobacco is pushing the UK Government to introduce new legislation for the vaping industry to avoid an outright ban on disposables.
e-cigarettes

Vaping can soar in store

As more and more adult smokers make the switch, opportunities open up for convenience retailers

Aquavape displays recycling responsibility

As the recycling of disposable vapes becomes a hot topic in Scotland, Aquavape has set out to dismay these fears with its new recyclable range of disposables.

Margin call

For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...
Nordic Spirit

A spirited start to the year

JTI’s nicotine pouch brand Nordic Spirit has had a strong start to 2021, having scooped a Product of the Year award.
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.

Powers of persuasion

Cigars, accessories and e-cigs the top priorities for destination tobacco retailer following the introduction of TPD2 regulations SHAWLANDS News has become a destination store for...

Sluggish tobacco sell-through could leave retailers in the lurch

New data reveals nearly half of cigarettes sold in last week of March were non-compliant with pending regulations NEW sales data from March has revealed...

JTI launches TPD2 plan

BIG changes come to tobacco manufacturing this May and major changes will affect tobacco retailers a year later thanks to the implementation of the...
Jamie Sanders, from JTI, told SGF delegates that the illegal trade harmed their businesses.

Plea to join war on illicit tobacco trade

Scottish convenience store retailers have been hearing from JTI UK public affairs manager Jamie Sanders why it is important for them to help crack down on illicit tobacco sellers.

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...
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.