IVG Smart 5500 devices lined up in a colourful range.

IVG unveils innovative new vape devices

British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.
The Imperial ignite programme offers retailers the chance to bag rewards including iPads and security tools.

Rep relationship now more crucial

New app is helping manufacturer combat the trade in illicit tobacco PRICING is key in the highly competitive UK tobacco market according to the JPS,...
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Still searching for good value

WHILE tobacco is, of course, a highly regulated product, tobacco retailing is not just about laws, laws and more laws. By overall sales revenue it...
Aquios water-based vapes

A ‘world first’ water vape

Aquios Labs has launched what it claims is a world first in the vaping category.
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Public warned of illegal sale

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the consequences of selling untaxed tobacco
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Phillip Morris Limited launch revamped IQOS smoke free devices

Phillip Morris Limited has rolled out its latest heat-not-burn product, the revamped IQOS 3 Duo Originals Duo.
The Sterling Rolling Essential five by 50g variant.

JTI improves Sterling Essential Rolling formats

JTI UK says it has listened to consumers to enhance its Sterling Essential Rolling products.

Paper and tips for L&B RYO

Imperial Tobacco has launched two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own range

Is it time to be afraid of the dark?

Scotland’s supermarkets are now required to hide tobacco products. What does that mean for c-stores? SCOTLAND’S supermarkets, a year or so later than their English...

Stuck with illegal stock

Data suggests retailers left with tobacco stock they can’t sell THOUSANDS of retailers may have been left with tobacco stock it is now illegal for...
New Vype, from BAT-owned Nicoventures, is going into a range of chain retailers and is being backed by a £3.6m marketing push.

E-cigs group slams train service bans

Major transport companies rule out electronic cigarettes on board as market competition intensifies THE electronic cigarette market looks set to hot up as one of...
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...

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...

Support to fight illicit trade

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has called on the UK Government for further support in cracking down on illicit trade.
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Swan is on a roll with NPD

REPUBLIC Technologies has announced what is being touted as the biggest ever NPD programme for the firm.
KeyStore Express Cults was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.