Potential in EU law
VAPING is worth £16.4m in Scotland according to electronic cigarette brand Blu.
And with the £168m market across the UK showing 10% growth last year,...
Positive sales in Scotland
Tobacco accessories represent a major opportunity for c-store retailers, according to recent IRI data, which recorded one year value sales of almost £29 million per annum in Scotland
Market News | Bacardi, Glenmorangie, Blu Bar and Chupa Chups NPDs
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Reduce theft through tech
Smart gantries can deter thieves
It can be an uncomfortable subject to talk about, but from time to time there are retailers who fall victim...
Expect change
In the early days of e-cigarettes and vaping it seemed important for products to resemble traditional smoking. Now we have a much more complex...
Roll your own on the rise as shoppers chase low prices
Value wins out in convenience
Economy gains across cigs and RYO
WITH little sign of the challenging economic conditions easing, tobacco shoppers are increasingly demanding better value for money, said Imperial Tobacco’s regional business manager...
Time to clear the air
The Health (Scotland) Act 2016 brought in a number of restrictions around the promotion and sale of nicotine vapour products with penalties for those...
No break from illicit tobacco trading
The pandemic has failed to halt the illicit tobacco trade in the UK, according to research conducted by JTI.
Plain packs hit c-store shelves
PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Royal Agio brands join STG range
SCANDINAVIAN Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) sees its range expand this month with the integration of Royal Agio cigar brands to its portfolio.
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.
Shift to value is an opportunity
A shift towards lower priced tobacco has been one of the key category trends for a number of years now, but how has this affected the performance of tobacco accessories in convenience?
New look trade site for STG
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) has launched a new trade website, which the firm is positioning as an educational tool for retailers looking to boost their profits from the cigar category.
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...
Nordic Spirit brings extra strength to its mint flavour
JTI aims to bring a strengthened boost to its Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch brand with a new addition to its range of Spearmint variants.
