Nine out of ten retailers NOT breaking law
In April a spate of newspaper and media stories suggested that almost nine out of ten retailers selling vaping products could be breaking the...
A great response
The response of retailers to the tobacco retail display ban has been remarkable, meeting the challenge head-on with minimal disruption, reckons Andrew Miller, head of...
Smokers are still seeking out value tobacco brands
The growing dominance of value tobacco brands has been the category’s key trend for some time now, and could intensify further this winter as adult smokers grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.
Logical progression for vape category
JTI has been expanding its vaping offer with expansion for its Logic brand and double digit value sales growth
Still to master the details
ALTHOUGH many retailers say they are aware of tobacco manufacturing and retailing regulation changes that result from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) they...
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.
Looking to ‘stripe’ a deal with c-stores
A new electronic cigarette brand, 7stripe, has been launched in the UK.
7stripe electronic cigarettes are said by the brand owner to be aimed at...
A spirited start to the year
JTI’s nicotine pouch brand Nordic Spirit has had a strong start to 2021, having scooped a Product of the Year award.
Dark opportunities – essential tobacco
• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store
• Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...
Bigger choice and bigger sales
Choice is driving growth in tobacco accessories
Too early to say on Brexit effect
THE tobacco retailing scene has already been affected by large amounts of legislation, regulation, legal challenge and appeal now there’s a chance of future...
The spirit of competition
JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.
Adapting to smaller pack sizes
WITH minimum pack sizes coming down the line, Richard Booth of Bestway Wholesale has offered his assessment of where the market may go after...
Plans afoot at STG UK
Retailers worried about the menthol ban may want to keep an eye on cigar maker
There remains plenty to do
Savvy retailers can still sell well
COVERED gantries and plain packaging are the new norm for tobacco sales, seriously limiting the options available to retailers...
Still plenty of room to grow
Around 8% of UK adults now vape






































