Roll your more
RYO tobacco has been growing fast and tobacco companies have been busy with new product development. But do RYO shoppers buy more than tobacco...
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.
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%...
Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Day-Today Drylaw owner Zahid Iqbal – after he won the Vaping Retailer of the Year category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 – to find out how he is preparing for the incoming ban on disposable devices.
Speaking up for the vape industry
UKVIA director John Dunne discusses Vapril, new restrictions on advertising and best practices
Benefit off the RYO boom
The increasing shift to roll your own among existing adult smokers is opening up sales opportunities for tobacco-related accessories.
Cigars stay on course in 2020
STG UK’s Alastair Williams offers his assessment of category performance
Moment is right for a revamp
STG UK is rejuvenating its entire Moments range with an eye-catching design.
Conditions ideal for vaping growth
Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up
Marketing blitz for ElfBar
Disposable vape brand ElfBar has launched its first outdoor advertising campaign in the UK.
Dominating the indie gantries
THE recession has seen smokers scanning the shelves for the best value on offer. And that has led to a growth in PMPs on...
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...
Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Nordic Spirit brings extra strength to its mint flavour
JTI aims to bring a strengthened boost to its Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch brand with a new addition to its range of Spearmint variants.
JTI appoints new general manager for the UK
Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Value segment is key to success
THE cost of living squeeze is here and consumers are feeling the pinch, so it should come as no surprise that lower price-point brands are driving tobacco volume sales.
