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Setting the new bar

Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.

Illicit tobacco on the rise

New figures a cause for concern ILLICIT tobacco sales have become a real cause for concern, with the introduction of covered gantries and standardised packaging...
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Vapour tales

JAC Vapour, a predominantly online-based e-cigarette company, has shared the results of a survey of the preferred flavours of over 3,000 of its customers. The...

Taking stock of cigars in 2022

IN some ways, cigars were fairly consistent over the last year, but there are also shoots of growth within the category that convenience retailers should know about.

Support to fight illicit trade

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has called on the UK Government for further support in cracking down on illicit trade.
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Stepping into convenience

VAPING specialist Vapouriz Group has entered the convenience category with the launch of its first shop within a shop format

Fresh NPD for RYO category

Imperial launches menthol box

Lowest RRP in category

JTI has lowered the RRP for its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco brand in Scotland, giving it the lowest RRP for a 3-in-1 rolling tobacco product in the UK
Republic Technology UK's OCB range offers consumers a more sustainable option.

Covering the roll-your-own demands

Republic Technologies UK has advice for convenience retailers on ways to meed the demands of customers in the roll-your-own tobacco accessories category.
The UKVIA has teamed with Smoke Free to encourage smokers to switch to vapes.

Cessation and more regulation

THE UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), the largest trade body representing the vaping sector in the UK, has joined forces with smoking cessation app Smoke Free.
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Stores can puff on profit

Subcategories performing well in store .

Taking on the illegal trade

A nationwide media campaign has been launched aimed at combating the sale of illegal tobacco in the UK. Running across more than 70 regional newspapers,...
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Large formats flying in 2020

Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
Break Little Cigars come in cigarette-style hard packets, price-marked and plain. A pack of 17 retails at £4.59.

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...
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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...
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Euro rules to see end of 10s

IF standardised packaging isn’t given the go-ahead in the UK (or by possible separate legislation in Scotland) tobacco packs will still change considerably in...