Vype looks to break the mould
AFTER six months on the market, Vype, the electronic cigarette brand from British American Tobacco-owned Nicoventures, has launched a national TV advertising campaign. The...
Fresh NPD for RYO category
Imperial launches menthol box
After the smoke has cleared
Emerging trends post-EUTPD II
Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
Much more than an after thought
Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
JTI looks to stay on trend in nicotine for sales success
The experts from Japan Tobacco International have insights to help fire up sales in the heat-not-burn tobacco category as consumers seek affordable options.
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...
Swedish flavour lands
Swedish Match, the firm behind nicotine pouch brand Zyn, has rolled out two new flavours to the UK market
Recapturing volume sales
Convenience retailers are falling behind their supermarket competition when it comes to cigar sales in Scotland.
There remains plenty to do
Savvy retailers can still sell well
COVERED gantries and plain packaging are the new norm for tobacco sales, seriously limiting the options available to retailers...
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...
Flavours for dinner
Vape Dinner Lady has expanded its range with the launch of two new e-liquids.
More reason to get key category right
PERHAPS not surprisingly, many tobacco suppliers reacted with frustration to some of the latest announcements of likely and possible further restriction and regulation of...
Hot tips for RYO profit
THE growth in the RYO tobacco market brings extra opportunities for retailers to sell smoking accessories and one of Britain’s biggest accessories suppliers says...
Taking the vape offer up a notch
Customer experience crucial to category
Trends move in a margin direction
Value has been the key trend driving shopper behaviour in the tobacco category for some time now – and it has had a knock-on effect for accessories.
