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...
Large formats flying in 2020
Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
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...
Retail focus is working out
Aquavape strategy is delivering results
Ban countdown begins
TOBACCO gantry screens are going up in small shops all over Scotland as the date of the enactment of the tobacco display ban, 6...
The age of value – Making the best of tobacco
There’s often a lot of news about tobacco. But it’s important to remember that, in normal commercial terms, it’s a vitally important product category...
Helping the homeless
The UK vaping industry has come together to support homeless smokers during the coronavirus crisis.
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.
Plain packs go-ahead
But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging
THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...
Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies
Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.
Be prepared for the darkness
BY the time your customers pack up the last of the tinsel and make their way back to the office-hours life, just after the...
SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign
Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.
Rolling represents value to shoppers
Low price leading the charge as RYO continues to grow
L&B moves into value
One of Imperial Tobacco’s latest cigarette launches illustrated the growing importance of value and economy cigarettes to the UK market.
Introduced in the spring, L&B...
E-cigs group slams train service bans
Major transport companies rule out electronic cigarettes on board as market competition intensifies
THE electronic cigarette market looks set to hot up as one of...
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...
