Promiscuity at the tobacco gantry
Brand loyalty may still be key in the tobacco category, but adult smokers are increasingly purchasing a variety of nicotine products from their local convenience store.
Vaping sector boosts economy according to study
The UK’s fast-growing vaping sector is a multi-billion-pound industry supporting nearly 18,000 full-time equivalent workers and raking in hundreds of millions for the taxman.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
November date for UKVIA day
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.
Public warned of illegal sale
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the consequences of selling untaxed tobacco
Streamlining of choice ahead
THE e-cigarettes market will be streamlined as a result of the forthcoming EU rules as non-compliant vaping products disappear according to JTI.
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The Government needs to be ‘realistic and practical’ on Generational Smoking Ban
Bobby Singh, of BB Nevison Superstore & Post Office in Pontefract, shares his views on the proposed Generational Smoking Ban, which was put back on the table by the Labour Government.
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.
Plug the gap with cigars
NPD aimed at small pack shopper
CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...
Vapers grow to over 2m
Nearly two-thirds of e-cig users are tobacco smokers
One third are former smokers, up on previous years
ANTI-smoking charity, Ash (Action on Smoking and Health)...
Big hopes for small cigars
Aiming to capitalise on value for money trend
2016 was an especially bad year for cigar sales, according to IRI figures quoted by Scandinavian Tobacco...
Papers added to the 25 – Golden Virginia launch
IMPERIAL Tobacco has launched its roll-your-own tobaccos Golden Virginia Classic and GV Smooth in new 25g packs with cut-corner cigarette papers.
The firm said the...
JTI pushes heated tobacco category
The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.
JTI partners in scheme to recycle cigarette waste
Tobacco firm JTI is joining with a recycling specialist to provide people across the UK with a free way to recycle cigarette butts and...
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Good growth in small packages
Unlike confectionery and crisps, where large packs are gaining ground, smaller seems to be better when it comes to cigar category growth.
