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Protecting under 18s

THE British American Tobacco (BAT) company has ramped up its youth access prevention campaign VERIFY.

Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour

FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours. The new Cutters Choice - A True...

Taking stock of cigars in 2022

IN some ways, cigars were fairly consistent over the last year, but there are also shoots of growth within the category that convenience retailers should know about.
Shredded illegal cigarettes

Taking down illicit traders

Imperial tobacco has removed the tobacco gantry from a London-based retailer.

Plain packs and a sugar tax hit

The UK is told to break away from the European Union, the National Living Wage takes off, and minimum pricing gets the OK IN January,...
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Vape to quit

Many existing adult smokers want to kick the habit, but with poor first time success rates, vaping could be an invaluable tool
Embassy signature silver edition

Premium for a limited time only

Imperial Tobacco has expanded its Embassy Signature range with a limited edition release for the summer.
Republic Technologies' eco-friendly OCB range is a strong category performer, says the firm.

Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies

Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.
The Pepsi rebrand has a nostalgic touch.

Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The purpose built vaping room at United Wholesale (Scotland)’s Queenslie depot.

Going big on vapes

E-liquids have enticing margins but it’s a jargon loaded category that can confuse many. Naeem Khaliq of United Wholesale (Scotland) reckons his vape rooms offer an answer for c-stores
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More to RYO than low price

HIGH levels of consumer demand for roll-your-own accessories is contributing to strong growth for the category.
JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban

NY NY for 100th birthday

INTERNATIONALLY distributed cigarette brand Camel is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the centenary JTI is launching a series of limited-edition packs...
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Expect change

In the early days of e-cigarettes and vaping it seemed important for products to resemble traditional smoking. Now we have a much more complex...
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More to choose from

Juul has revamped its e-liquid pods .
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Twin tracks from the powers that be

HOW will electronic cigarettes be regulated? Last year the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said e-cigarettes in the UK would be subject to licensing...