Pod vapes brands are flying high
Ease of use and flexibility are fuelling growth for pod-mod vape systems
JTI launches TPD2 plan
BIG changes come to tobacco manufacturing this May and major changes will affect tobacco retailers a year later thanks to the implementation of the...
JTI claims No1 tobacco spot
TOBACCO firm JTI has taken number one volume tobacco manufacturer spot in the UK says the firm, quoting statistics from research firm Nielsen’s Market...
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
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
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...
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...
Dominating the indie gantries
THE recession has seen smokers scanning the shelves for the best value on offer. And that has led to a growth in PMPs on...
Vape to quit
Many existing adult smokers want to kick the habit, but with poor first time success rates, vaping could be an invaluable tool
Fresh NPD for RYO category
Imperial launches menthol box
Lowest RRP in category
JTI has lowered the RRP for its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco brand in Scotland, giving it the lowest RRP for a 3-in-1 rolling tobacco product in the UK
Growth there for the taking
Cigar manufacturer STG UK spies opportunity in convenience
C-stores identified as a vaping growth area
INDEPENDENT c-stores are vital to the future of the category and pose one of the greatest growth opportunities for e-cigarettes, says Martin Miller, global...
Menthol is up in smoke this May
This spring will see a ban on menthol cigarettes come into force, but what does it mean for c-store retailers?
Phillip Morris Limited launch revamped IQOS smoke free devices
Phillip Morris Limited has rolled out its latest heat-not-burn product, the revamped IQOS 3 Duo Originals Duo.
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...
