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Rolling represents value to shoppers

Low price leading the charge as RYO continues to grow
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The spirit of competition

JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.

Fight goes on against plain packaging

AS reported in Scottish Grocer, proposed moves to plain packs for tobacco products (or standardised packaging as it’s often called) no longer appears...
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Calls for more regs

SMOKING cessation charity Ash Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to introduce new restrictions on the sale of tobacco
The image on the left is Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, on the right is an image of the SGF's single-use vape ban poster, the text reads "From 1st June 2025 It will be a criminal offence to sell or supply single-use vapes".

SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.

Players brings on two subs

PLAYER’S has introduced two new lines in what brand owner Imperial Tobacco calls the “sub-economy sector”, which the firm estimates will account for 7.67%...
Earlier this year, JTI expanded its Sterling offer with the launch of a new RYO SKU.

Value at heart of RYO performance

SCOTTISH shoppers are seeking value across categories and tobacco is no different, with roll your own one of the main beneficiaries of economising adult smokers.
BAT is calling for a retail licence to sell vapes – similar to one for alcohol and tobacco.

BAT urges regulation over vapes

British American Tobacco is pushing the UK Government to introduce new legislation for the vaping industry to avoid an outright ban on disposables.
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Fruits of invention

ELECTRONIC cigarette and systems supplier Diamond Mist now has more than 50 flavours in its e-liquid range, everything from mango to mint choc chip,...
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New year new look for cigar leader

MINIATURE cigars are still leading the cigar category of the tobacco sector and the leading cigar brand has decided to embark on its second...

Value is key to success

THE tobacco market has evolved over the last decade, as consumers reacted to rising duty and increasingly restrictive legislation.
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Helping the homeless

The UK vaping industry has come together to support homeless smokers during the coronavirus crisis.
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Vaping can soar in store

As more and more adult smokers make the switch, opportunities open up for convenience retailers
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Compact pack smaller price

CIGAR brand Signature Red Filter has been put into a new packet and priced at £5.79.

Planning a brighter future

IT’S all change for the Holborn Smooth Taste range of RYO with new packaging and a change of name to Holborn Yellow. Wholesale promotions are...
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Swedish flavour lands

Swedish Match, the firm behind nicotine pouch brand Zyn, has rolled out two new flavours to the UK market