C-stores identified as a vaping growth area
INDEPENDENT c-stores are vital to the future of the category and pose one of the greatest growth opportunities for e-cigarettes, says Martin Miller, global...
Value is key to tobacco sales
JTI highlights key consumer trends
Vype is now Vuse
British American Tobacco has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype into global brand, Vuse
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
The spirit of competition
JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.
Expect change
In the early days of e-cigarettes and vaping it seemed important for products to resemble traditional smoking. Now we have a much more complex...
A tube that’s fit for a King
REPUBLIC Technologies has extended its tobacco accessories range with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes.
Available in packs of 100 and 200 in standard...
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...
Papers added to the 25 – Golden Virginia launch
IMPERIAL Tobacco has launched its roll-your-own tobaccos Golden Virginia Classic and GV Smooth in new 25g packs with cut-corner cigarette papers.
The firm said the...
Vape sales still growing
DESPITE recent tightening of legislation around the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes and associated products, the big manufacturers are predicting continued growth.
Government must combat illegal vape shops
Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
New hire is paving the way
Philip Morris Limited (PML) has named Duncan Cunningham as its new external affairs director, as the firm aims to improve access to its smoke-free range of products.
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%...
Still plenty of room to grow
Around 8% of UK adults now vape
Value sales are up in Scotland
Alastair Williams of STG UK talks cigar category trends, ranging and pricing in convenience
Darkness arrives
SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April.
Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...
