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...

JTI introduces lower RRP for Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco range in Scotland

JTI has announced that it will be repositioning its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco in Scotland with RRPs of £11.95
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New paper promises to reduce lingering smell

Cigarette giant, Imperial Tobacco, has launched two new Embassy packs.
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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

Darkness arrives

SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April. Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...
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Taking down illicit traders

Imperial tobacco has removed the tobacco gantry from a London-based retailer.

Plug the gap with cigars

NPD aimed at small pack shopper CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...
Nordic Spirit pouches

Alternatives for the future

Roll your own tobacco has been gaining ground for years, and there are further opportunities under the nicotine banner

Accessories giant talks top tips

DESPITE all the many changes to the operation of the tobacco market, Scotland’s £24m RYO accessories category has maintained a loyal following, and...

A boon to smugglers?

3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’ CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
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Campaign adds airport message

EARLIER this year Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit-trade campaign – Suspect it? Report it! And to support the campaign message,...
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Benefit off the RYO boom

The increasing shift to roll your own among existing adult smokers is opening up sales opportunities for tobacco-related accessories.
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Calls for more regs

SMOKING cessation charity Ash Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to introduce new restrictions on the sale of tobacco
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Lifestyle changes reverse fortunes for big cigars

Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand

E-cigs help quitters

GROWTH in the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with a higher rate of successful attempts to quit smoking, says a study, analysing findings...