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No break from illicit tobacco trading

The pandemic has failed to halt the illicit tobacco trade in the UK, according to research conducted by JTI.

Tobacco shoppers roll up for good value

A good value selection is where the future of the tobacco industry lies as more consumers seek out new ways to save on some cash.

Camel takes on a new curve

JTI has launched three limited-edition packs for its cigarette brand Camel. The special designs are available through June and July on the brand’s King Size...

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...

JTI takes NAS

JAPAN Tobaco Inc, the giant tobacco company that owns Benson & Hedges, Mayfair, Amber Leaf and many other brands has acquired the Natural American...
Nicolites managing director Nikhil Nathwani

Giant is latest on the list

ANOTHER major retailer hooked up with electronic cigarettes brand Nicolites earlier this year when Morrisons listed a range of Nicolites products. Morrisons customers can now...
The two new Bacardi mojito RTD variants.

Market News | Bacardi, Glenmorangie, Blu Bar and Chupa Chups NPDs

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Retailer showing Moments 10 smoking pack

Value sales are up in Scotland

Alastair Williams of STG UK talks cigar category trends, ranging and pricing in convenience
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.

Imperial Tobacco pushes RYO accessories

Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully has been explaining how convenience retailers can drive roll your own sales by stocking a wide range of accessories.

Fresh NPD for RYO category

Imperial launches menthol box
untaxed-tobacco-campaign

Public warned of illegal sale

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the consequences of selling untaxed tobacco
Henri Wintermans, Moments 10 and Signature cigar packets

Keeping an open mind

THE rise of vaping has, if nothing else, proved that consumers are willing to experiment when it comes to their nicotine products
Embassy Signature new crush packs

Embassay adds new crush variant

IMPERIAL Tobacco has expanded its Embassy Signature range with the launch of a New Crush variant.
menthol cigarette burning

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?
Blu starter kit

Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape according to Kantar Worldpanel figures produced by Blu