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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...
Signature cigar packs

Recapturing volume sales

Convenience retailers are falling behind their supermarket competition when it comes to cigar sales in Scotland.
Retailer showing blu vape

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.

Millions board the e-cig train

Growing numbers want simple options
Gavin Anderson

Lighting the way in convenience

Lockdown put a dampener on seasonal celebrations last year, but with Covid restrictions easing – the return of festive gatherings should fuel lighter sales.
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.

Positive sales in Scotland

Tobacco accessories represent a major opportunity for c-store retailers, according to recent IRI data, which recorded one year value sales of almost £29 million per annum in Scotland

Plain sales ahead

Standardised packs of tobacco products, more commonly known as plain packs, are now making their way into UK convenience stores and other tobacco retailers....
Geek Bar S600

Revamp for disposables

Geek Bar has revamped one of its vape ranges as part of wider plans to increase its market share in the UK.
7stripe electronic cigarettes

Looking to ‘stripe’ a deal with c-stores

A new electronic cigarette brand, 7stripe, has been launched in the UK. 7stripe electronic cigarettes are said by the brand owner to be aimed at...

Pod vapes brands are flying high

Ease of use and flexibility are fuelling growth for pod-mod vape systems

Incentives on the up, study claims

Increase in retailer rewards found in wake of tobacco display ban
The Pepsi rebrand has a nostalgic touch.

Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Tom Gully

Make the most of value items

As shoppers increasingly look for products that provide value for money, Imperial Tobacco says it is now seeing a significant rise in the sale of roll your own (RYO) products.

November date for UKVIA day

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.
e-cigarettes

Vaping can soar in store

As more and more adult smokers make the switch, opportunities open up for convenience retailers