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Miniature cigar sales gain momentum

Convenience retailers could be losing out when it comes to their cigar range, leaving supermarkets to the lion’s share of category sales.
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Five brands benefit from NPD

Imperial Tobacco has rolled out new variants across five of its brands, in a bid to help retailers retain menthol customers post-menthol ban
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Rolling up the extra sales

THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
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Euro rules to see end of 10s

IF standardised packaging isn’t given the go-ahead in the UK (or by possible separate legislation in Scotland) tobacco packs will still change considerably in...
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Expect change

In the early days of e-cigarettes and vaping it seemed important for products to resemble traditional smoking. Now we have a much more complex...

Let the force be with you

Tobacco firm says reps and its online advice service are more important than ever since the shutters came down For tobacco firm JTI, brand owner of...
The image on the left is Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, on the right is an image of the SGF's single-use vape ban poster, the text reads "From 1st June 2025 It will be a criminal offence to sell or supply single-use vapes".

SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.
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Packs to fight the illicit trade

Disposable vape brand Geek Bar has launched new packaging aimed at combatting counterfeit and non vaping products.
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Market News | Maltesers, Pollen + Grace, Imperial, Famous Grouse

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
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Curved vape

FUN and humour was the starting point for the new E-Lites e-cigarette TV ad according to one of the men behind its creation. Vince McSweeney,...

Taking back the power

The years leading up to and including 2015 will be recorded in tobacco  market history as those that witnessed regulatory developments including the full...

Vype is now Vuse

British American Tobacco has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype into global brand, Vuse
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Vape consumers switching to disposable pod systems

Consumers are making the switch from disposable vapes to more sustainable options, according to e-cigarette and accessories provider VapeStation.
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Adults turn to c-stores in lockdown

Tobacco sales in UK convenience stores have been on the rise under lockdown, according to Bestway Wholesale.

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...
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New year new look for cigar leader

MINIATURE cigars are still leading the cigar category of the tobacco sector and the leading cigar brand has decided to embark on its second...