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...
New Bar for vaping
DISPOSABLE vape brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of vapes.
Retailers square up to plain packs
As manufacturers cease production of small packs and PMPs store owners must develop a strategy for 12 months of huge tobacco change
TIME is officially...
E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive
With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term
ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...
Provide options across cigars
The cigar category offers convenience store retailers plenty of chances to bring in some extra sales, reckons Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Tax and know the score?
JOBS, taxes, pensions, the economy and the currency are huge issues in the forthcoming Scottish independence debate. Some commentators are also wondering what will...
VPZ eyes expansion
Seven-figure investment planned for brand
Imperial Tobacco brings a Signature choice to Scotland
Imperial Tobacco has ramped up a new launch for the Scottish market in a bid to offer smokers a well-valued product as well as one with a more premium feel.
Trends move in a margin direction
Value has been the key trend driving shopper behaviour in the tobacco category for some time now – and it has had a knock-on effect for accessories.
Smoke-free world is goal for Philip Morris
Philip Morris Limited commercial operations director John Rennie explains why the IQOS ILUMA is a revolutionary product in the heated tobacco category.
Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Training is key to category success
Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers
Embracing the single life
RITMEESTER, the manufacturer behind the Royal Dutch cigars brand, has launched a single stick variant of its Panatella. Packed in outers of 20 at...
Swedish flavour lands
Swedish Match, the firm behind nicotine pouch brand Zyn, has rolled out two new flavours to the UK market
Darkness at the door
• Scotland’s tobacco display ban will take effect officially in small stores in Scotland on 6 April, 2015. But many shops now have their covered...
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...
