Streamlining of choice ahead
THE e-cigarettes market will be streamlined as a result of the forthcoming EU rules as non-compliant vaping products disappear according to JTI.
Head of communications...
Miniature cigar sales gain momentum
Convenience retailers could be losing out when it comes to their cigar range, leaving
supermarkets to the lion’s share of category sales.
Time for c-stores to up their game
Growth figures point to untapped potential
Innovation and education key
Mike Godwin, head of business-to-business at Vapouriz Group shares his thoughts on e-liquids
JTI shakes up the field sales force
JTI has overhauled its field sales force in the biggest shake up for the team in decades.
Roll your own is booming
Strong volume sales as existing adult smokers seek value from the gantry
Accessories buoyant
Despite recent changes to tobacco retailing regulations, Scotland’s £25.2m RYO accessories market remains buoyant, with filter tips among the best-performing products, says accessories suppliers...
It’s Xtreme-ly popular
Imperial Tobacco reckons its Rizla Xtreme Flavour Cards range is a must-stock for retailers as the firm says it has been extremely well received by both the trade and consumers.
Planning a brighter future
IT’S all change for the Holborn Smooth Taste range of RYO with new packaging and a change of name to Holborn Yellow.
Wholesale promotions are...
Pouches pushing forward in c-stores
There have never been more alternative nicotine products, which is good news for existing adult smokers who are looking to ditch cigarettes.
Single-use duo joins RELX range
RELX has added two new disposable vape brands to its lineup.
Margin call
For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Cigars ready to play in the dark
AS they take up relatively little space in tobacco gantries at present, could cigars suffer substantially once the display ban is implemented?
Well some of...
Training is key to category success
Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers
Offering choice to existing smokers
Convenience stores can turn the menthol ban into an opportunity by communicating with customers
