Joining the vapour trail
As cigarette and tobacco prices soar, and the health lobby pushes for more restrictions, retailers and consumers have been discovering electronic options.
Does it pay?...
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...
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Timeless look for cigar brand revealed
JTI is introducing new pack designs and formats across the Hamlet range, drawing on the heritage of the brand.
Rotational designs on selected SKUs will...
Price and brand key to success
BRAND loyalty and value are at the heart of a successful tobacco offer in this post-EU TPD2 landscape
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.
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...
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.
Embassy range change
Imperial Tobacco has extended its Embassy Signature range with the roll out of a new Gold Superkings variant
Pouches with a coffee kick
Zyn rolls out a new 6mg Espressino pouch
Joining the Club
Retailer Iqbal Sadiq discusses the impact of the revamped Kensitas Club at St George’s Post Office and Spar Maryhill
JTI takes NAS
JAPAN Tobaco Inc, the giant tobacco company that owns Benson & Hedges, Mayfair, Amber Leaf and many other brands has acquired the Natural American...
Convenience king of cigars
Scottish stores are punching above their weight with premium performing well
E-cigs group slams train service bans
Major transport companies rule out electronic cigarettes on board as market competition intensifies
THE electronic cigarette market looks set to hot up as one of...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.
Plans afoot at STG UK
Retailers worried about the menthol ban may want to keep an eye on cigar maker
