Vape levy set to come in from April 2026
UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
A broad range is worth the effort
Vape Dinner Lady on vaping success in convenience
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.
The age of value – Making the best of tobacco
There’s often a lot of news about tobacco. But it’s important to remember that, in normal commercial terms, it’s a vitally important product category...
Capitalising on demand
PANDEMIC trends touched on just about every category in the convenience channel, and vaping was no exception.
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...
Juul expands its retail reach
Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots
Too early to say on Brexit effect
THE tobacco retailing scene has already been affected by large amounts of legislation, regulation, legal challenge and appeal now there’s a chance of future...
Debating a code for e-cigs adverts
ELECTRONIC-cigarette firm Gamucci has joined a coalition of the UK e-cigarette companies to respond to the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and Broadcast Committee...
Call to do more on illicit trade
Geek Bar has urged Trading Standards services across the UK to do more to tackle rogue traders selling illicit disposable vapes.
Camel takes on a new curve
JTI has launched three limited-edition packs for its cigarette brand Camel.
The special designs are available through June and July on the brand’s King Size...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
At Mace, Edinburgh, retailer Mumtaz Ali was faced with turbulent trading conditions, but he’s more than managed to weather the storm and things have picked up again.
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.
Euro rules to see end of 10s
IF standardised packaging isn’t given the go-ahead in the UK (or by possible separate legislation in Scotland) tobacco packs will still change considerably in...
IVG unveils innovative new vape devices
British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.
Pouches with a coffee kick
Zyn rolls out a new 6mg Espressino pouch
