The UKVIA has teamed with Smoke Free to encourage smokers to switch to vapes.

Activity is good for compact

EASING Covid restrictions should play into the hands of compact vaping devices, according to China’s largest e-cigarette maker RELX.

Disposable responsibility from Phillip Morris

Phillip Morris Limited has launched a new range of disposable vape devices that the firm reckons will appeal to smokers that are seeking a better option.
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New lines boosting category sales

THE booming RYO market includes not just the tobacco itself but also growing lines of RYO accessories that provide strong margins for retailers, says...
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NPD bonanza ahead of ban

The menthol ban comes into force this month, leaving existing adult smokers with fewer options in the factory-made cigarette category
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Marlboro adds to the range

GIANT brand Marlboro is now available in the UK in more formats than ever, including RYO and capsule cigarette lines. RYO has seen several years...
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Euro rules to see end of 10s

IF standardised packaging isn’t given the go-ahead in the UK (or by possible separate legislation in Scotland) tobacco packs will still change considerably in...

Too early to say on Brexit effect

THE tobacco retailing scene has already been affected by large amounts of legislation, regulation, legal challenge and appeal now there’s a chance of future...

Still a time to innovate

WITH major changes likely but still being challenged Britain’s tobacco giants are pursuing a twin-track marketing and advisory strategy with their retailer customers. Both Imperial...
JTI has tips to help to push emerging subcategories across the tobacco channel.

Flavours are key in heated tobacco

Taking advantage of emerging trends across any category can present retailers with a lot of questions and this can be doubly so for tobacco.

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...

Timeless look for cigar brand revealed

JTI is introducing new pack designs and formats across the Hamlet range, drawing on the heritage of the brand. Rotational designs on selected SKUs will...

Jail time for retailer in illicit sting

IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a Manchester-based retailer after discovering violations of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.

New look for tobacco pack

Tobacco company Philip Morris Limited has made over the packs in its Chesterfield range. The new design for Chesterfield Red, Blue and Menthol packs features...

Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape
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Stores can puff on profit

Subcategories performing well in store .
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A broad range is worth the effort

Vape Dinner Lady on vaping success in convenience