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Imperial Brands charges up new 1000 Puff vape devices

Imperial Brands has unveiled a new rechargeable vaping device with its Blu Bar Kits, with a system that offers up to 1,000 puffs per pod.
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Offering choice to existing smokers

Convenience stores can turn the menthol ban into an opportunity by communicating with customers

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.

Margin call

For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...

Millions board the e-cig train

Growing numbers want simple options

New Start for tobacco sales

IMPERIAL Tobacco has begun distributing Start packs to retailers to keep them updated with the latest legislative and tobacco category information. Sophie Hogg, head of...
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
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Age scheme is opening doors

Bestway expands its vaping offer

Plain truths

We are now just over six months away from the point when all tobacco sold through legitimate traders in Scotland will have to comply...
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Vapour tales

JAC Vapour, a predominantly online-based e-cigarette company, has shared the results of a survey of the preferred flavours of over 3,000 of its customers. The...
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More to choose from

Juul has revamped its e-liquid pods .
Tobacco accessories

Trends move in a margin direction

Value has been the key trend driving shopper behaviour in the tobacco category for some time now – and it has had a knock-on effect for accessories.
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Cigars stay on course in 2020

STG UK’s Alastair Williams offers his assessment of category performance
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Lockdown lifts cigar sales

Category has done well as coronavirus measures affect consumer behaviour

Vape users still littering

Vapers continue to throw away devices

Positive sales in Scotland

Tobacco accessories represent a major opportunity for c-store retailers, according to recent IRI data, which recorded one year value sales of almost £29 million per annum in Scotland