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...
Adults turn to c-stores in lockdown
Tobacco sales in UK convenience stores have been on the rise under lockdown, according to Bestway Wholesale.
Rolling out 88 vape offers
CORE Group, the new field sales and distribution partner for e-liquid brand 88vape, has unveiled new deals exclusive to independent convenience retailers and forecourts.
Cigars wrapped in flag
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched a new limited-edition pack for its Henri Wintermans Half Corona cigars
Hemp hops ahead of red
IMPERIAL Tobacco’s new Rizla variant has proven so popular that it has already overtaken sales of Rizla Red, according to the company.
Concern over illicit vape sales inaction
A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.
Great start for BAT brand
The new decade got off to a strong start for vaping brand Vype.
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
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.
Keep on rolling
Trend for ‘all in one’ RYO packs tipped to continue
THE UK tobacco market is set for some big changes from May, when all products...
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.
Protecting under 18s
THE British American Tobacco (BAT) company has ramped up its youth access prevention campaign VERIFY.
Rise of RYO driving accessories sales
In a tobacco market that is heavily price driven, the number of existing smokers switching into roll your own (RYO) has been rising
Jail time for retailer in illicit sting
IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a Manchester-based retailer after discovering violations of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.
Get the prep done now
With a raft of rule changes for tobacco sales coming into force this spring, Scottish Grocer takes a look at how larger packs and...
Royal Agio brands join STG range
SCANDINAVIAN Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) sees its range expand this month with the integration of Royal Agio cigar brands to its portfolio.
