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New pressure from home and abroad

Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...
JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban

JTI launches new trade platform

JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Swan

Top tips to boost profits

The tobacco accessories category in Scotland is worth £31.4 million and continues to show year-on-year growth of 4.7%, according to IRI data.
Rizla Flavours Infusions in Menthol Chill and Mint

Beating the menthol ban

The new Rizla Flavour Infusions range will provide menthol shoppers with their preferred flavour

Juul focusing on c-stores

Vaping brand Juul has announced plans to invest in a dedicated field team for convenience retail in the UK .
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.

Value holds the key

IN common with many other tobacco companies JTI says price and value have become main influences on adult smokers when they are choosing products...

Business as usual say tobacco firms

BACK in June, just a few months into the tobacco display ban, Scottish Grocer found that some Scottish retailers had spotted opportunities to manage...

Vype is now Vuse

British American Tobacco has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype into global brand, Vuse

Value is key to success

THE tobacco market has evolved over the last decade, as consumers reacted to rising duty and increasingly restrictive legislation.
e-cigarettes

Vaping can soar in store

As more and more adult smokers make the switch, opportunities open up for convenience retailers
Different cigar brands

Cigars can be your Christmas cracker

Brands and format choice stars of the season

Sell through branded now

Implementation date approaches and, for many retailers, changes to tobacco  retailing regulations that will apply when EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) comes into force...

New look for tobacco pack

Tobacco company Philip Morris Limited has made over the packs in its Chesterfield range. The new design for Chesterfield Red, Blue and Menthol packs features...