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.
Additive-free in urban appeal
ROLL-your-own (RYO) tobacco remains the star performer of the wider tobacco scene as we begin 2015, a year of major change for the tobacco...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Packs to fight the illicit trade
Disposable vape brand Geek Bar has launched new packaging aimed at combatting counterfeit and non vaping products.
Single-use duo joins RELX range
RELX has added two new disposable vape brands to its lineup.
Philip Morris expands on Terea range
Philip Morris Limited has introduced a new innovative flavour switch option across its Terea heated sticks range with its four new Pearls packs.
STG launches XQS nicotine pouches
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is launching into the UK nicotine pouch market with its XQS brand, which it says offers innovative flavours at a competitive price.
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.
Streamlining of choice ahead
THE e-cigarettes market will be streamlined as a result of the forthcoming EU rules as non-compliant vaping products disappear according to JTI.
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The spirit of competition
JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.
Vapes Bars spreads out its wings for Angel 2400
Vape device manufacturer Vapes Bars has announced the roll out of its new Angel 2400 series across major supermarket stores in the UK.
Make or break?
THE tobacco industry and tobacco retailers are used to dealing with regulation. Usually it’s just a case of getting on with things.
But we’re now...
Marketing blitz for ElfBar
Disposable vape brand ElfBar has launched its first outdoor advertising campaign in the UK.
Economy drives category sales
Consumers seeking value across tobacco
A broad range is worth the effort
Vape Dinner Lady on vaping success in convenience
Training is key to category success
Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers



































