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.
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Adults turn to c-stores in lockdown

Tobacco sales in UK convenience stores have been on the rise under lockdown, according to Bestway Wholesale.
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Royal Agio brands join STG range

SCANDINAVIAN Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) sees its range expand this month with the integration of Royal Agio cigar brands to its portfolio.
Colourful-looking vapes appeal to kids, says the Trading Standards Scotland team.

Scottish youth vape sales shock

Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.
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Vaping display of ignorance

Some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged people would be hindered from quitting smoking if Holyrood goes ahead with plans to ban vaping product displays in shops.
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L&B moves into value

One of Imperial Tobacco’s latest cigarette launches illustrated the growing importance of value and economy cigarettes to the UK market. Introduced in the spring, L&B...
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Valuable insights to bring value in stores

Retailers urged to stock budget-friendly tobacco products
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Auto system for the dark days

INTERESTED in an automated way of handling tobacco when the display ban comes into effect? Many Irish Republic outlets use automated systems that act as...
The flavour options for the IVG 2400 device are about to grow in convenience.

Education ‘will help smokers to switch’

Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.
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Get on top of your cigars

Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s Jens Christiansen sets out his view of the cigar category in convenience stores

Powers of persuasion

Cigars, accessories and e-cigs the top priorities for destination tobacco retailer following the introduction of TPD2 regulations SHAWLANDS News has become a destination store for...

Rolling up the extra sales

THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
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Embassy range change

Imperial Tobacco has extended its Embassy Signature range with the roll out of a new Gold Superkings variant

Jail time for retailer in illicit sting

IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a Manchester-based retailer after discovering violations of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.
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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...

Plain packs and a sugar tax hit

The UK is told to break away from the European Union, the National Living Wage takes off, and minimum pricing gets the OK IN January,...