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
Mighty miniatures drive performance
Miniatures continue to make up the bulk of the cigar category in Scotland, according to the latest data from Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK)
Be prepared for the darkness
BY the time your customers pack up the last of the tinsel and make their way back to the office-hours life, just after the...
Rolling out the river
It's a new year, new look for Imperial Tobacco RYO brand Riverstone, which has rolled out a new design.
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...
Moment is right for a revamp
STG UK is rejuvenating its entire Moments range with an eye-catching design.
JTI partners in scheme to recycle cigarette waste
Tobacco firm JTI is joining with a recycling specialist to provide people across the UK with a free way to recycle cigarette butts and...
Only while stocks last
Small packs enter their final year and plain packs move closer. What happens now and what decisions do retailers have to make?
It isn’t unusual...
Auto system for the dark days
INTERESTED in an automated way of handling tobacco when the display ban comes into effect?
Many Irish Republic outlets use automated systems that act as...
Demanding more from accessories
With more smokers in the post-EUTPDII market expected to shift to RYO, interest in accessories is on the rise.
Time for c-stores to up their game
Growth figures point to untapped potential
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.
Health body is studying vape harm
Vaping made headlines for all the wrong reasons towards the end of 2019.
Cigars wrapped in flag
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched a new limited-edition pack for its Henri Wintermans Half Corona cigars
Fresh packaging for Blu
Imperial Tobacco has launched new, enhanced packaging for its vape brand Myblu.
Doctors back vaping option
E-CIGARETTES could potentially save millions of lives, according to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians.
The leading medical body says that...
