Illicit tobacco on the rise
New figures a cause for concern
ILLICIT tobacco sales have become a real cause for concern, with the introduction of covered gantries and standardised packaging...
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)
What rolls on the road
RYO accessories supplier Republic Technologies (UK) has unveiled a promotion for Zig-Zag rolling papers, which it says gives millions of fans unprecedented insight into...
Large formats flying in 2020
Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
Pod vapes brands are flying high
Ease of use and flexibility are fuelling growth for pod-mod vape systems
Value remains key to tobacco
Value is the top trend across tobacco in 2022 as consumers seek out affordable brands and manufacturers react accordingly.
New paper promises to reduce lingering smell
Cigarette giant, Imperial Tobacco, has launched two new Embassy packs.
Sluggish tobacco sell-through could leave retailers in the lurch
New data reveals nearly half of cigarettes sold in last week of March were non-compliant with pending regulations
NEW sales data from March has revealed...
Still plenty of room to grow
Around 8% of UK adults now vape
Concern over illicit vape sales inaction
A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.
Track and Trace is coming soon
JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
Economy gains across cigs and RYO
WITH little sign of the challenging economic conditions easing, tobacco shoppers are increasingly demanding better value for money, said Imperial Tobacco’s regional business manager...
Smokers are still seeking out value tobacco brands
The growing dominance of value tobacco brands has been the category’s key trend for some time now, and could intensify further this winter as adult smokers grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.
Joining the Club
Retailer Iqbal Sadiq discusses the impact of the revamped Kensitas Club at St George’s Post Office and Spar Maryhill
JTI pushes heated tobacco category
The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.
An intense new liquid
Electronic cigarette brand Blu has introduced a new nicotine solution to its range
