Value segment is key to success
THE cost of living squeeze is here and consumers are feeling the pinch, so it should come as no surprise that lower price-point brands are driving tobacco volume sales.
Dark days ahead
LARGE stores in Scotland have been hiding tobacco products for more than a year. And in around 10 months time, on 6 April 2015,...
E-cig laws an ‘opporunity’
EUTPD regulations will improve market for convenience retailers, predicts e-cig producer
THE e-cigarettes market is about to get much simpler. That’s the view of manufacturer...
Beating the menthol ban
The new Rizla Flavour Infusions range will provide menthol shoppers with their preferred flavour
Ways to cater to roll-you-own shoppers
As consumer demand for factory-made cigarette options continues to dwindle across Scotland, Republic Technologies explains how retailers can take advantage of the roll-your-own sector’s growth.
A tube that’s fit for a King
REPUBLIC Technologies has extended its tobacco accessories range with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes.
Available in packs of 100 and 200 in standard...
RYO tobacco duty rise
Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
Parliament plans more restrictions
On the day the ban on selling nicotine vapour products to under 18s came into force, public health minister Aileen Campbell said: “We know...
Fresh NPD for RYO category
Imperial launches menthol box
Conditions ideal for vaping growth
Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up
Training is key to category success
Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers
Something a bit different
Pouches present new option for smokers
Cigar sales up in Scotland
STG figures reveal category growth
Vapers grow to over 2m
Nearly two-thirds of e-cig users are tobacco smokers
One third are former smokers, up on previous years
ANTI-smoking charity, Ash (Action on Smoking and Health)...
November date for UKVIA day
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.
Roll your own on the rise as shoppers chase low prices
Value wins out in convenience









































