SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign
Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.
Evolution in the vaping category
Carrying the right range of vaping products is crucial to category success in the convenience channel, according to supplier and manufacturer Aquavape.
Lockdown lifts cigar sales
Category has done well as coronavirus measures affect consumer behaviour
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.
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...
Euro rules to see end of 10s
IF standardised packaging isn’t given the go-ahead in the UK (or by possible separate legislation in Scotland) tobacco packs will still change considerably in...
Papers added to the 25 – Golden Virginia launch
IMPERIAL Tobacco has launched its roll-your-own tobaccos Golden Virginia Classic and GV Smooth in new 25g packs with cut-corner cigarette papers.
The firm said the...
Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies
Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.
Vape levy set to come in from April 2026
UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
Vapes Bars spreads out its wings for Angel 2400
Vape device manufacturer Vapes Bars has announced the roll out of its new Angel 2400 series across major supermarket stores in the UK.
Trends move in a margin direction
Value has been the key trend driving shopper behaviour in the tobacco category for some time now – and it has had a knock-on effect for accessories.
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Juul focusing on c-stores
Vaping brand Juul has announced plans to invest in a dedicated field team for convenience retail in the UK .
Vape brand has eyes on prize
Juul spies opportunity in Scotland .
Making vaping work in c-stores
Vaping is big business for many c-store retailers, while others are yet to make the category work for their store.
