Benefit off the RYO boom
The increasing shift to roll your own among existing adult smokers is opening up sales opportunities for tobacco-related accessories.
Heat-not-burn to fire up sales
Popularity for smoke-free nicotine products has been heating up across retail lately, making them key additions to any store owner’s range.
Call to do more on illicit trade
Geek Bar has urged Trading Standards services across the UK to do more to tackle rogue traders selling illicit disposable vapes.
Let the force be with you
Tobacco firm says reps and its online advice service are more important than ever since the shutters came down
For tobacco firm JTI, brand owner of...
Roll your own on the rise as shoppers chase low prices
Value wins out in convenience
USA lighters coming to a counter top near you
AMERICAN lighter manufacturer Zippo has introduced a range of products designed for grocery retail outlets.
The range includes what the firm says are entry-level Zippo...
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...
Court battle ahead over plain packs vote
TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations.
Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
New hire is paving the way
Philip Morris Limited (PML) has named Duncan Cunningham as its new external affairs director, as the firm aims to improve access to its smoke-free range of products.
A great response
The response of retailers to the tobacco retail display ban has been remarkable, meeting the challenge head-on with minimal disruption, reckons Andrew Miller, head of...
Bagging more sales with a strong offer
Nicotine pouches are a relatively new innovation in the UK market, providing yet another alternative for smokers looking to quit.
Innovation and education key
Mike Godwin, head of business-to-business at Vapouriz Group shares his thoughts on e-liquids
SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign
Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.
Vype is now Vuse
British American Tobacco has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype into global brand, Vuse
Retail focus is working out
Aquavape strategy is delivering results
Stores can puff on profit
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