New hire is paving the way
Philip Morris Limited (PML) has named Duncan Cunningham as its new external affairs director, as the firm aims to improve access to its smoke-free range of products.
JTI appoints new general manager for the UK
Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Convenience king of cigars
Scottish stores are punching above their weight with premium performing well
Vapour? What vapour?
A new e-cig could help consumers get round the “vaping” ban in some premises. JAC Vapour claims that its Clear Steam is the first...
Imperial Tobacco brings a Signature choice to Scotland
Imperial Tobacco has ramped up a new launch for the Scottish market in a bid to offer smokers a well-valued product as well as one with a more premium feel.
Tackling tobacco cheats
Illicit tobacco continues to be a blight on the category and it will take collaboration from producers, retailers and government to effectively tackle the problem
Firms slam ban on small packs
Tobacco firms have hit out after European authorities agreed measures to further regulate tobacco sales.
Vype looks to break the mould
AFTER six months on the market, Vype, the electronic cigarette brand from British American Tobacco-owned Nicoventures, has launched a national TV advertising campaign. The...
Elfbar introduces pod kit series with ELFX
Vaping device manufacturer Elfbar has unveiled its new pod system range with ELFX, offering consumers an easy switch away from disposable vape options.
Stepping into convenience
Vapouriz Group has entered the convenience category with the launch of its first shop within a shop format .
Value is key to success
THE tobacco market has evolved over the last decade, as consumers reacted to rising duty and increasingly restrictive legislation.
Little cigars to break the mould?
A mini cigar that is packaged like a cigarette and designed to attract cigarette smokers is the latest entrant to the value end of...
Sales are going up in smoke
MORE than half of all convenience stores are missing out on tobacco sales because they aren’t giving consumers the guidance they need
Swan is on a roll with NPD
REPUBLIC Technologies has announced what is being touted as the biggest ever NPD programme for the firm.
Flavours are key in heated tobacco
Taking advantage of emerging trends across any category can present retailers with a lot of questions and this can be doubly so for tobacco.
Miniatures on the market march
Cigars, like most tobacco products, continue to face difficult and restrictive market conditions. But fears that the dark market may have had a particularly...
