Low price still gaining ground
Further growth for value brands predicted
PMI battling illicit trading
PHILIP Morris International is calling for new applications for PMI impact – the firm’s $100m global initiative to support projects dedicated to fighting illegal trade in all forms.
Dark days ahead
LARGE stores in Scotland have been hiding tobacco products for more than a year. And in around 10 months time, on 6 April 2015,...
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.
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.
Government must combat illegal vape shops
Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
RYO tobacco duty rise
Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
New pressure from home and abroad
Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...
JTI partners in scheme to recycle cigarette waste
Tobacco firm JTI is joining with a recycling specialist to provide people across the UK with a free way to recycle cigarette butts and...
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...
Vape industry sets out code of conduct
The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.
Pouches with a coffee kick
Zyn rolls out a new 6mg Espressino pouch
A cigar strategy to deal with the dark
CIGARS don’t form one of the biggest sections of the tobacco market but from a retailer’s point of view they have some distinctly positive...
Powers of persuasion
Cigars, accessories and e-cigs the top priorities for destination tobacco retailer following the introduction of TPD2 regulations
SHAWLANDS News has become a destination store for...
Planning a brighter future
IT’S all change for the Holborn Smooth Taste range of RYO with new packaging and a change of name to Holborn Yellow.
Wholesale promotions are...
