Players brings on two subs

PLAYER’S has introduced two new lines in what brand owner Imperial Tobacco calls the “sub-economy sector”, which the firm estimates will account for 7.67%...
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.

Streamlining of choice ahead

THE e-cigarettes market will be streamlined as a result of the forthcoming EU rules as non-compliant vaping products disappear according to JTI. Head of communications...
L&B Blue filters

Low price still gaining ground

Further growth for value brands predicted
Nordic Spirit pouches

Alternatives for the future

Roll your own tobacco has been gaining ground for years, and there are further opportunities under the nicotine banner
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.
The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.

Tobacco giant sees e-cigs as ‘critical’ to growth

INTERNATIONAL tobacco firm BAT is working on products that provide nictotine-based alternatives to cigarettes, views them as critcal to its future and may launch...
matches-cigarettes

Time to shine a light

When it comes to matches there’s still some space for retailers to get creative
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.

November date for UKVIA day

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.
e-cigarettes

NFRN says age limit supports retailers

THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents has backed calls to bring in age restrictions on the sale of e-cigarettes The NFRN has lent its support...
Rizla Xtreme Flavour Cards

It’s Xtreme-ly popular

Imperial Tobacco reckons its Rizla Xtreme Flavour Cards range is a must-stock for retailers as the firm says it has been extremely well received by both the trade and consumers.

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...
STG Trade site

New look trade site for STG

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) has launched a new trade website, which the firm is positioning as an educational tool for retailers looking to boost their profits from the cigar category.

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...