Two times cool capsules
AN important UK tobacco market development in recent years has been the growth of capsule cigarette sales to take more than 5% of the...
Positive sales in Scotland
Tobacco accessories represent a major opportunity for c-store retailers, according to recent IRI data, which recorded one year value sales of almost £29 million per annum in Scotland
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.
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.
USA lighters coming to a counter top near you
AMERICAN lighter manufacturer Zippo has introduced a range of products designed for grocery retail outlets.
The range includes what the firm says are entry-level Zippo...
Good growth in small packages
Unlike confectionery and crisps, where large packs are gaining ground, smaller seems to be better when it comes to cigar category growth.
Health body is studying vape harm
Vaping made headlines for all the wrong reasons towards the end of 2019.
Research finds e-cigs users up
THE percentage of people in Britain who use e-cigarettes or vaping products has edged up to almost 7%, a result that is well ahead...
Cigar sales up in Scotland
STG figures reveal category growth
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
Jail time for retailer in illicit sting
IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a Manchester-based retailer after discovering violations of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.
Big-selling value brand adds menthol option
JTI is extending its Sovereign range with the launch of Sovereign Menthol Superkings.
The firm says the launch is in response to an increase in...
Dark opportunities – essential tobacco
• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store
• Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...
Accessories in the firing line
Westminster MPs table amendments that could see all flavoured tobacco accessories banned
New pressure from home and abroad
Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...
New range unveiled at vape expo
E-LIQUID brand Double Drip unveiled its new 50/50 range at the Vaper Expo in Birmingham last month
