Not much room for manoeuvre
SPRING’S flurry of tobacco regulations – from plain packaging to minimum pack sizes – appear to be hitting revenues at stores across Scotland, but what can be done to shore up sales?
Revamp for disposables
Geek Bar has revamped one of its vape ranges as part of wider plans to increase its market share in the UK.
Potential in EU law
VAPING is worth £16.4m in Scotland according to electronic cigarette brand Blu.
And with the £168m market across the UK showing 10% growth last year,...
Driving growth through value
Kensitas Club success breeds confidence says McCaffery
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
More menthol pods
JTI has expanded the number of menthol options in its Logic Compact Intense range, offering consumers new alternatives in the wake of the menthol cigarette ban
Lost Mary launches first high puff vape device
Vaping brand Lost Mary has unveiled its first high puff count device for the UK market with its new rechargeable BM6000 range of vapes.
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...
Retail focus is working out
Aquavape strategy is delivering results
Geek bar adds new 10mg range
VAPE brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of 10mg disposable vapes, in a variety of flavours.
Accessories in the firing line
Westminster MPs table amendments that could see all flavoured tobacco accessories banned
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
At Mace, Edinburgh, retailer Mumtaz Ali was faced with turbulent trading conditions, but he’s more than managed to weather the storm and things have picked up again.
Extra choice for RYO smokers
THE Cutters Choice RYO brand is expanding and brand owner British American Tobacco is also launching a new cigarettes line. Last month Cutters Choice...
Launch of new kingmaker
REPUBLIC Technologies is aiming to tap into the £1.9m tubing market with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes.
The company has revealed two new...
Lighting the way in convenience
Lockdown put a dampener on seasonal celebrations last year, but with Covid restrictions easing – the return of festive gatherings should fuel lighter sales.
Five new flavours
JTI has expanded its Logic Compact range with the roll out of five new flavour pods.
