What rolls on the road

RYO accessories supplier Republic Technologies (UK) has unveiled a promotion for Zig-Zag rolling papers, which it says gives millions of fans unprecedented insight into...
Prianka Jhingan believes the XQS nicotine pouches can be a game-changer.

It’s the XQS factor for STG

Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
STG UK cigars

Lockdown lifts cigar sales

Category has done well as coronavirus measures affect consumer behaviour
Duncan Cunningham, Imperial Tobacco

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?

Embracing the single life

RITMEESTER, the manufacturer behind the Royal Dutch cigars brand, has launched a single stick variant of its Panatella. Packed in outers of 20 at...

Joining the Club

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

JTI takes NAS

JAPAN Tobaco Inc, the giant tobacco company that owns Benson & Hedges, Mayfair, Amber Leaf and many other brands has acquired the Natural American...
logic + blu vapes

Conditions ideal for vaping growth

Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up

Demanding more from accessories

With more smokers in the post-EUTPDII market expected to shift to RYO, interest in accessories is on the rise.

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...
Logic compact

Five new flavours

JTI has expanded its Logic Compact range with the roll out of five new flavour pods.
L&B Blue filters

Low price still gaining ground

Further growth for value brands predicted
Rizla Xtreme Flavour Cards

It’s Xtreme-ly popular

Imperial Tobacco reckons its Rizla Xtreme Flavour Cards range is a must-stock for retailers as the firm says it has been extremely well received by both the trade and consumers.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife have won Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards for two years running.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
A group of IVG branded vapes.

IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices

British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
Embassy signature silver edition

Premium for a limited time only

Imperial Tobacco has expanded its Embassy Signature range with a limited edition release for the summer.