Millions board the e-cig train
Growing numbers want simple options
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.
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
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...
After the smoke has cleared
Emerging trends post-EUTPD II
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.
Value segment is key to success
THE cost of living squeeze is here and consumers are feeling the pinch, so it should come as no surprise that lower price-point brands are driving tobacco volume sales.
E-cigs help quitters
GROWTH in the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with a higher rate of successful attempts to quit smoking, says a study, analysing findings...
Value at heart of category
Imperial Tobacco’s Duncan Cunningham offers his views on contemporary category trends
RYO tobacco duty rise
Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
Advance moves onto smart phones
JTI has widened its range of digital retailer communications services by launching the JTI Advance app.
The app features a barcode scanner and fingerprint sign-in,...
Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC
Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.
Big hopes for small cigars
Aiming to capitalise on value for money trend
2016 was an especially bad year for cigar sales, according to IRI figures quoted by Scandinavian Tobacco...
More reason to get key category right
PERHAPS not surprisingly, many tobacco suppliers reacted with frustration to some of the latest announcements of likely and possible further restriction and regulation of...
Make the most of value items
As shoppers increasingly look for products that provide value for money, Imperial Tobacco says it is now seeing a significant rise in the sale of roll your own (RYO) products.
Rolling out 88 vape offers
CORE Group, the new field sales and distribution partner for e-liquid brand 88vape, has unveiled new deals exclusive to independent convenience retailers and forecourts.








































