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.
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...
Setting the new bar
Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.
Prepare for the new generation
UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
Time for c-stores to up their game
Growth figures point to untapped potential
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...
Value at the heart of new pack roll out
Accessories bundled in as JTI rolls out three-in-one packs for Kensitas Club and Holborn
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
At Mace, Edinburgh, retailer Mumtaz Ali was faced with turbulent trading conditions, but he’s more than managed to weather the storm and things have picked up again.
Value is key to success
THE tobacco market has evolved over the last decade, as consumers reacted to rising duty and increasingly restrictive legislation.
Big hopes for small cigars
Aiming to capitalise on value for money trend
2016 was an especially bad year for cigar sales, according to IRI figures quoted by Scandinavian Tobacco...
Creative Camel goes limited
LIMITED-edition packs for JTI’s premium cigarette brand Camel will be available through to the end of July in the brand’s King Size 20s variant...
Nordic Spirit brings extra strength to its mint flavour
JTI aims to bring a strengthened boost to its Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch brand with a new addition to its range of Spearmint variants.
Headroom still there in vaping
Multiples are growing at a faster rate
Campaign adds airport message
EARLIER this year Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit-trade campaign – Suspect it? Report it!
And to support the campaign message,...
Taking on the illegal trade
A nationwide media campaign has been launched aimed at combating the sale of illegal tobacco in the UK.
Running across more than 70 regional newspapers,...
Price and brand key to success
BRAND loyalty and value are at the heart of a successful tobacco offer in this post-EU TPD2 landscape
