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PML adds dark fruit

HEATED tobacco brand IQOS has a new flavour, thanks to the introduction of a fruity new variant to the Heets range.
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Accessories in the firing line

Westminster MPs table amendments that could see all flavoured tobacco accessories banned
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.

Launch of new kingmaker

REPUBLIC Technologies is aiming to tap into the £1.9m tubing market with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes. The company has revealed two new...

Value is key says Imperial Brands

Value remains a key focus in the tobacco category as Imperial Brands says that Scottish consumers are looking for a better-for-money option in the gantry.
Among the Blu UK range refillable e-liquid tanks are said to be growing in popularity.

Counter measures

With the shutters now down on tobacco gantries across the country, this could be the time to highlight e-cigarette displays. A month on from the...
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Heat-not-burn to fire up sales

Popularity for smoke-free nicotine products has been heating up across retail lately, making them key additions to any store owner’s range.
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Time to shine a light

When it comes to matches there’s still some space for retailers to get creative

Business as usual say tobacco firms

BACK in June, just a few months into the tobacco display ban, Scottish Grocer found that some Scottish retailers had spotted opportunities to manage...
Nicolites managing director Nikhil Nathwani

Giant is latest on the list

ANOTHER major retailer hooked up with electronic cigarettes brand Nicolites earlier this year when Morrisons listed a range of Nicolites products. Morrisons customers can now...

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...
Republic Technology UK's OCB range offers consumers a more sustainable option.

Covering the roll-your-own demands

Republic Technologies UK has advice for convenience retailers on ways to meed the demands of customers in the roll-your-own tobacco accessories category.

Joining the Club

Retailer Iqbal Sadiq discusses the impact of the revamped Kensitas Club at St George’s Post Office and Spar Maryhill

Vape brand has eyes on prize

Juul spies opportunity in Scotland .

Geek bar adds new 10mg range

VAPE brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of 10mg disposable vapes, in a variety of flavours.

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...