Supermarkets go into the dark
Trade bodies launch guide and app as small stores enter final two years of tobacco display
SCOTLAND’S retail industry has begun its journey into the...
Sales set to shift
SCOTLAND’S tobacco display ban era begins this month when the supermarkets are required to hide tobacco products from 29 April. Other tobacco outlets will...
IQOS Iluma ‘is future of tobacco now’
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting its 'heat not burn' IQOS Iluma as an alternative to traditional tobacco options and vapes.
Taking on the illegal trade
A nationwide media campaign has been launched aimed at combating the sale of illegal tobacco in the UK.
Running across more than 70 regional newspapers,...
Capitalising on demand
PANDEMIC trends touched on just about every category in the convenience channel, and vaping was no exception.
Aquavape has big ambitions
Vaping brand Aquavape has big ambitions for 2020, with the goal of expanding its footprint across the UK.
Papers added to the 25 – Golden Virginia launch
IMPERIAL Tobacco has launched its roll-your-own tobaccos Golden Virginia Classic and GV Smooth in new 25g packs with cut-corner cigarette papers.
The firm said the...
Cigar released at the double
SCANDINAVIAN Tobacco Group has launched a new dual filter cigarillo.
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...
RELX shows favour in vape flavour
RELX reckons that more variety in vaping flavours could encourage current smokers to make the switch to the devices, working towards the cessation tool goal.
Low price still gaining ground
Further growth for value brands predicted
Innovation and education key
Mike Godwin, head of business-to-business at Vapouriz Group shares his thoughts on e-liquids
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...
Watch for developing market
SCOTLAND’S RYO accessories market was worth £25.6m in 2016, according to IRI data quoted by Rebublic Technologies.
The key to increasing sales, says the company,...
Retail focus is working out
Aquavape strategy is delivering results
Plain sales ahead
Standardised packs of tobacco products, more commonly known as plain packs, are now making their way into UK convenience stores and other tobacco retailers....
