Track and Trace has been designed to make life harder for those selling illicit tobacco products.

Track and Trace is coming soon

JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
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The birth of a vape nation

Current estimates from the UKVIA put the number of vaping stores in the UK at 2,000

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...
Packs of illicit disposable vapes sit on a counter.

Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on

New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.

Vapour? What vapour?

A new e-cig could help consumers get round the “vaping” ban in some premises. JAC Vapour claims that its Clear Steam is the first...

Still to master the details

ALTHOUGH many retailers say they are aware of tobacco manufacturing and retailing regulation changes that result from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) they...
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A broad range is worth the effort

Vape Dinner Lady on vaping success in convenience
Imperial Tobacco products

Valuable insights to bring value in stores

Retailers urged to stock budget-friendly tobacco products
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Advance moves onto smart phones

JTI has widened its range of digital retailer communications services by launching the JTI Advance app. The app features a barcode scanner and fingerprint sign-in,...
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Campaign adds airport message

EARLIER this year Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit-trade campaign – Suspect it? Report it! And to support the campaign message,...

Tax and know the score?

JOBS, taxes, pensions, the economy and the currency are huge issues in the forthcoming Scottish independence debate. Some commentators are also wondering what will...
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Stores can puff on profit

Subcategories performing well in store .

In the wake of EU TPD2

Accessories sheltered from plain pack law TPD2 is here at last with the sales implications of increased pack sizes and the end of branding still...
JPS Players

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
Scotfresh uses a single supplier – Liberty Flights – for all its e-cigarettes across its store estate. Six lines account for more than 50% of sales.

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?
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Vaping away the pain

The emerging CBD category has a new player, with the launch of Bliss CBD Co