refillable kits

E-cigs turn up the options

More players are entering the electronic cigarettes market and new developments are increasingly frequent ELECTRONIC cigarettes have provided one of the fastest-growing categories in c-store...
The purpose built vaping room at United Wholesale (Scotland)’s Queenslie depot.

Going big on vapes

E-liquids have enticing margins but it’s a jargon loaded category that can confuse many. Naeem Khaliq of United Wholesale (Scotland) reckons his vape rooms offer an answer for c-stores
Europe bans small packs

Firms slam ban on small packs

Tobacco firms have hit out after European authorities agreed measures to further regulate tobacco sales.

Court hears plain packs challenge

Tobacco giants in 11th-hour effort to head off standardised packaging SIX months ahead of the intended beginning of procedures to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco...
disposable vapes

Setting the new bar

Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.
Mintel measures the e-cig market in the UK as up 340% over the last year, worth £193m in 2013. Industry body ECIntelligence estimates the European market could be worth £1.3bn.

E-cigs look set to boom

Mintel says some smokers are using e-cigs to help them quit European e-cig market could have reached £1.3bn last year THE market for electronic cigarettes is...

RYO seeks organic growth

THE UK’s first RYO product to feature organically grown tobacco, Amber Leaf Signature Blend, arrives on shelves this month. Producer JTI says it’s a...
BLU eCigs UK

New face for e-cig campaign

BLU eCigs UK has recruited model and DJ Zara Martin as the face of its new campaign, Taste the Summer. The initiative forms part of...
Tom Gully

Make the most of value items

As shoppers increasingly look for products that provide value for money, Imperial Tobacco says it is now seeing a significant rise in the sale of roll your own (RYO) products.
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Vype

Great start for BAT brand

The new decade got off to a strong start for vaping brand Vype.
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.
Amber Leaf RYO

Roll your own is booming

Strong volume sales as existing adult smokers seek value from the gantry
PMI has been investing in anti-illicit activity through its PMI Impact scheme.

PMI battling illicit trading

PHILIP Morris International is calling for new applications for PMI impact – the firm’s $100m global initiative to support projects dedicated to fighting illegal trade in all forms.
Embassy Signature Gold

Foil packs lock freshness in

Embassy Signature has a new look. Imperial Tobacco has revamped the brand’s packaging in a bid to give it a more premium feel.

JTI introduces lower RRP for Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco range in Scotland

JTI has announced that it will be repositioning its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco in Scotland with RRPs of £11.95