e-cigarettes

Vaping can soar in store

As more and more adult smokers make the switch, opportunities open up for convenience retailers
VPZ Swansea

VPZ eyes expansion

Seven-figure investment planned for brand

Potential in EU law

VAPING is worth £16.4m in Scotland according to electronic cigarette brand Blu. And with the £168m market across the UK showing 10% growth last year,...

Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape
Blu starter kit

Still plenty of room to grow

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

Flavour cards from Swan

Republic Technologies has rolled out a new flavour card solution for menthol fans

An intense new liquid

Electronic cigarette brand Blu has introduced a new nicotine solution to its range
Packs of illicit disposable vapes sit on a counter.

Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on

New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.
Moments cigars

Moment is right for a revamp

STG UK is rejuvenating its entire Moments range with an eye-catching design.
four-cigarette-boxes

Rolling represents value to shoppers

Low price leading the charge as RYO continues to grow
Scotfresh uses a single supplier – Liberty Flights – for all its e-cigarettes across its store estate. Six lines account for more than 50% of sales.

Keep simple and make it visible

THE vaping market is now worth almost £160m in the UK, according to the latest findings from Nielsen, and is predicted to continue growing, but, we asked, how can c-stores ensure they get a share of this relatively new market?
OCB Box

More to RYO than low price

HIGH levels of consumer demand for roll-your-own accessories is contributing to strong growth for the category.

Be prepared for the darkness

BY the time your customers pack up the last of the tinsel and make their way back to the office-hours life, just after the...

Accessories giant talks top tips

DESPITE all the many changes to the operation of the tobacco market, Scotland’s £24m RYO accessories category has maintained a loyal following, and...
Zippo

USA lighters coming to a counter top near you

AMERICAN lighter manufacturer Zippo has introduced a range of products designed for grocery retail outlets. The range includes what the firm says are entry-level Zippo...
Scandinavian Tobacco Group's XQS brand was created in Sweden, the home of nicotine pouches.

STG launches XQS nicotine pouches

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is launching into the UK nicotine pouch market with its XQS brand, which it says offers innovative flavours at a competitive price.