NPD has hemp at its heart

IMPERIAL Tobacco has expanded its Rizla range of cigarette papers with the launch of Rizla Natura.
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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?

Retailers miss out on sales boost says JTI

THE majority of retailers are failing to take advantage of an increase in cigar sales over the Christmas period, according to tobacco giant JTI. The...

Vapers grow to over 2m

Nearly two-thirds of e-cig users are tobacco smokers One third are former smokers, up on previous years ANTI-smoking charity, Ash (Action on Smoking and Health)...
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Speaking up for the vape industry

UKVIA director John Dunne discusses Vapril, new restrictions on advertising and best practices
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Highlighting the illicit trade threat

TOBACCO firms have been continuing work to highlight the amount and effects of illicit tobacco trading. Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit...

Creative Camel goes limited

LIMITED-edition packs for JTI’s premium cigarette brand Camel will be available through to the end of July in the brand’s King Size 20s variant...

Still to master the details

ALTHOUGH many retailers say they are aware of tobacco manufacturing and retailing regulation changes that result from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) they...
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Value at the heart of new pack roll out

Accessories bundled in as JTI rolls out three-in-one packs for Kensitas Club and Holborn

Tax and know the score?

JOBS, taxes, pensions, the economy and the currency are huge issues in the forthcoming Scottish independence debate. Some commentators are also wondering what will...
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
TMA director Ruper Lewis addressed delegates at the SGF's crime seminar.

Fears voiced over phased generational ban

The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) has spoken out about independent retailers’ concerns at the prospect of a phased generational ban on buying tobacco products.

Rise of RYO driving accessories sales

In a tobacco market that is heavily price driven, the number of existing smokers switching into roll your own (RYO) has been rising

Breaking £6 barrier

WITH household budgets remaining tight and the UK having the highest tobacco tax in the EU, roll-your-own is the biggest growth category for price-marked...

Cigar released at the double

SCANDINAVIAN Tobacco Group has launched a new dual filter cigarillo.

JTI claims No1 tobacco spot

TOBACCO  firm  JTI has taken number one volume tobacco manufacturer spot in the UK says the firm, quoting statistics from research firm Nielsen’s Market...