PMI has been investing in anti-illicit activity through its PMI Impact scheme.

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.

Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour

FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours. The new Cutters Choice - A True...
Riverstone papers

Rolling out the river

It's a new year, new look for Imperial Tobacco RYO brand Riverstone, which has rolled out a new design.

Scoring a bullseye?

RYO tobacco accessories firm Republic Technologies stepped up to the oche in the spring when it announced that its recently launched Swan Ultra Slim...
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Highlighting the illicit trade threat

TOBACCO firms have been continuing work to highlight the amount and effects of illicit tobacco trading. Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit...
Mintel measures the e-cig market in the UK as up 340% over the last year, worth £193m in 2013. Industry body ECIntelligence estimates the European market could be worth £1.3bn.

E-cigs look set to boom

Mintel says some smokers are using e-cigs to help them quit European e-cig market could have reached £1.3bn last year THE market for electronic cigarettes is...
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Promiscuity at the tobacco gantry

Brand loyalty may still be key in the tobacco category, but adult smokers are increasingly purchasing a variety of nicotine products from their local convenience store.
The Embassy Signature range

New paper promises to reduce lingering smell

Cigarette giant, Imperial Tobacco, has launched two new Embassy packs.
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Good growth in small packages

Unlike confectionery and crisps, where large packs are gaining ground, smaller seems to be better when it comes to cigar category growth.
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Juul expands its retail reach

Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots
Imperial Tobacco Green Filter variants

Five brands benefit from NPD

Imperial Tobacco has rolled out new variants across five of its brands, in a bid to help retailers retain menthol customers post-menthol ban
Republic Technologies' eco-friendly OCB range is a strong category performer, says the firm.

Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies

Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.

High margin options and growing fast

Claire Amber Young talks to some e-cigarette industry pioneers SO, if e-cigarettes are appealing to increasing numbers of smokers, what’s in it for retailers...
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Big distribution for mini Logic

Compact is coming to convenience .

Millions board the e-cig train

Growing numbers want simple options
Meharis packs

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.