Golden Virginia goes into limited tin
AHEAD of last month’s changes, which restricted manufactures to producing tobacco in standardised packaging, Imperial Tobacco launched limited-edition 50g tins of RYO tobacco Golden...
Aquavape displays recycling responsibility
As the recycling of disposable vapes becomes a hot topic in Scotland, Aquavape has set out to dismay these fears with its new recyclable range of disposables.
Taking stock of cigars in 2022
IN some ways, cigars were fairly consistent over the last year, but there are also shoots of growth within the category that convenience retailers should know about.
Compact pack smaller price
CIGAR brand Signature Red Filter has been put into a new packet and priced at £5.79.
Prepare for the new generation
UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
Value in the dark
THE arrival of the display ban means consumers may ask for the cheapest tobacco product, not the second cheapest, so it’s imperative for retailers...
Value is key says Imperial Brands
Value remains a key focus in the tobacco category as Imperial Brands says that Scottish consumers are looking for a better-for-money option in the gantry.
Setting the new bar
Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.
Extra choice for RYO smokers
THE Cutters Choice RYO brand is expanding and brand owner British American Tobacco is also launching a new cigarettes line. Last month Cutters Choice...
Promiscuity at the tobacco gantry
Brand loyalty may still be key in the tobacco category, but adult smokers are increasingly purchasing a variety of nicotine products from their local convenience store.
New Start for tobacco sales
IMPERIAL Tobacco has begun distributing Start packs to retailers to keep them updated with the latest legislative and tobacco category information.
Sophie Hogg, head of...
Value at heart of category
Imperial Tobacco’s Duncan Cunningham offers his views on contemporary category trends
Tobacco giant aims to help retailers through changes
Imperial continues with legal action but says ‘be prepared’
Imperial Tobacco is launching Partnering for Success, a project designed to give retailers information and guidance...
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Activity is good for compact
EASING Covid restrictions should play into the hands of compact vaping devices, according to China’s largest e-cigarette maker RELX.
