Lowest RRP in category
JTI has lowered the RRP for its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco brand in Scotland, giving it the lowest RRP for a 3-in-1 rolling tobacco product in the UK
More 18s from tobacco giant
INCREASING demand for low-priced packs of cigarettes has prompted JTI to add Sterling and B&H Blue Superkings to its list of lines available in...
Counter measures
With the shutters now down on tobacco gantries across the country, this could be the time to highlight e-cigarette displays.
A month on from the...
IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices
British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
Phillip Morris Limited launch revamped IQOS smoke free devices
Phillip Morris Limited has rolled out its latest heat-not-burn product, the revamped IQOS 3 Duo Originals Duo.
Tax and know the score?
JOBS, taxes, pensions, the economy and the currency are huge issues in the forthcoming Scottish independence debate. Some commentators are also wondering what will...
Menthol ban is coming
From 20 May, the sale of menthol cigarettes will be prohibited in the UK
Stepping into convenience
VAPING specialist Vapouriz Group has entered the convenience category with the launch of its first shop within a shop format
Breaking £6 barrier
WITH household budgets remaining tight and the UK having the highest tobacco tax in the EU, roll-your-own is the biggest growth category for price-marked...
Leading the way with accessories
Tobacco accessories are now worth £28.7 million annually in Scotland, according to IRI figures for the 52 weeks to 24 January, meaning there’s plenty of sales opportunities to go around
Foil packs lock freshness in
Embassy Signature has a new look. Imperial Tobacco has revamped the brand’s packaging in a bid to give it a more premium feel.
Conditions ideal for vaping growth
Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up
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.
Two times cool capsules
AN important UK tobacco market development in recent years has been the growth of capsule cigarette sales to take more than 5% of the...
New prices and fresh packaging
IMPERIAL Tobacco has slashed prices across a range of its tobacco brands, in a move that the firm reckons will help retailers cater for the growing number of “value focused tobacco shoppers.”
Potential in EU law
VAPING is worth £16.4m in Scotland according to electronic cigarette brand Blu.
And with the £168m market across the UK showing 10% growth last year,...
