JTI heated tobacco

Category heating up

Reporting a jump of 270% sales in the category in the previous 12 months, JTI has entered the UK heated tobacco market.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
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Helping the homeless

The UK vaping industry has come together to support homeless smokers during the coronavirus crisis.
KIK, the new range of disposable and re-chargeable electronic cigarettes marketed by Supreme Imports. The firm says the range provides a high-quality product at a competitive retail price.

E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive

With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...
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.
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A cigar strategy to deal with the dark

CIGARS don’t form one of the biggest sections of the tobacco market but from a retailer’s point of view they have some distinctly positive...

Accessories that make the perfect match

Republic Technologies has begun highlighting the role that matches and lighters can play in Scotland’s convenience market to signpost the RYO accessories and tobacco...
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Setting the new bar

Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.
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Highlighting the illicit trade threat

TOBACCO firms have been continuing work to highlight the amount and effects of illicit tobacco trading. Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit...

Demanding more from accessories

With more smokers in the post-EUTPDII market expected to shift to RYO, interest in accessories is on the rise.
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Switching smokers

RYO tobacco has been one of the most buoyant segments of the tobacco market for some time. As we head to the dark market...

Incentives on the up, study claims

Increase in retailer rewards found in wake of tobacco display ban

Let the force be with you

Tobacco firm says reps and its online advice service are more important than ever since the shutters came down For tobacco firm JTI, brand owner of...
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Speaking up for the vape industry

UKVIA director John Dunne discusses Vapril, new restrictions on advertising and best practices
Nicolites managing director Nikhil Nathwani

Giant is latest on the list

ANOTHER major retailer hooked up with electronic cigarettes brand Nicolites earlier this year when Morrisons listed a range of Nicolites products. Morrisons customers can now...
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Time for c-stores to up their game

Growth figures point to untapped potential