Speaking up for the vape industry
UKVIA director John Dunne discusses Vapril, new restrictions on advertising and best practices
BAT urges regulation over vapes
British American Tobacco is pushing the UK Government to introduce new legislation for the vaping industry to avoid an outright ban on disposables.
L&B moves into value
One of Imperial Tobacco’s latest cigarette launches illustrated the growing importance of value and economy cigarettes to the UK market.
Introduced in the spring, L&B...
Plug the gap with cigars
NPD aimed at small pack shopper
CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...
Conditions ideal for vaping growth
Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up
E-cigs help quitters
GROWTH in the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with a higher rate of successful attempts to quit smoking, says a study, analysing findings...
Concern over vapes debate
Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
The age of value – Making the best of tobacco
There’s often a lot of news about tobacco. But it’s important to remember that, in normal commercial terms, it’s a vitally important product category...
Keep simple and make it visible
THE vaping market is now worth almost £160m in the UK, according to the latest findings from Nielsen, and is predicted to continue growing, but, we asked, how can c-stores ensure they get a share of this relatively new market?
More menthol pods
JTI has expanded the number of menthol options in its Logic Compact Intense range, offering consumers new alternatives in the wake of the menthol cigarette ban
Juul focusing on c-stores
Vaping brand Juul has announced plans to invest in a dedicated field team for convenience retail in the UK .
Aquavape has big ambitions
Vaping brand Aquavape has big ambitions for 2020, with the goal of expanding its footprint across the UK.
More to RYO than low price
HIGH levels of consumer demand for roll-your-own accessories is contributing to strong growth for the category.
Retailers urged to review cigar range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is offering advice to convenience retailers about how they can get the most value out of the cigar category.
C-stores identified as a vaping growth area
INDEPENDENT c-stores are vital to the future of the category and pose one of the greatest growth opportunities for e-cigarettes, says Martin Miller, global...
SKE says vape solution is Crystal-clear
Vape brand SKE has launched a reusable, multiple-pod system after the government announced a forthcoming ban on disposables.
