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...
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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
JPS Players Benson & Hedges

Value remains key to tobacco

Value is the top trend across tobacco in 2022 as consumers seek out affordable brands and manufacturers react accordingly.
The Embassy Signature range

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
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

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 has been designed to make life harder for those selling illicit tobacco products.

Track and Trace is coming soon

JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
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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...
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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 launched its new Ploom X heat not burn device last year to meet demand.

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