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Vype looks to break the mould

AFTER six months on the market, Vype, the electronic cigarette brand from British American Tobacco-owned Nicoventures, has launched a national TV advertising campaign. The...
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New lines boosting category sales

THE booming RYO market includes not just the tobacco itself but also growing lines of RYO accessories that provide strong margins for retailers, says...
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No break from illicit tobacco trading

The pandemic has failed to halt the illicit tobacco trade in the UK, according to research conducted by JTI.
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Embassay adds new crush variant

IMPERIAL Tobacco has expanded its Embassy Signature range with the launch of a New Crush variant.
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New ways to accessorise

THE roll-your-own tobacco accessories market is continuing to perform well, despite changing market conditions driven by legislative changes and the emergence of new sectors,...
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World No 1 launches new RYO

BRITAIN’S established RYO tobacco brands have a major new competitor. Around 90 years after the Marlboro cigarette brand was launched, tobacco company Philip Morris Limited...

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Vapers continue to throw away devices

Launch of new kingmaker

REPUBLIC Technologies is aiming to tap into the £1.9m tubing market with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes. The company has revealed two new...

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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Lifestyle changes reverse fortunes for big cigars

Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
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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.
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.
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Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape according to Kantar Worldpanel figures produced by Blu

Plug the gap with cigars

NPD aimed at small pack shopper CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...

Vape brand has eyes on prize

Juul spies opportunity in Scotland .
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New pressure from home and abroad

Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...