Pack shot of Lost Mary BM6000 Blueberry Sour Raspberry device.

Lost Mary launches first high puff vape device

Vaping brand Lost Mary has unveiled its first high puff count device for the UK market with its new rechargeable BM6000 range of vapes.
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New ways to accessorise

THE roll-your-own tobacco accessories market is continuing to perform well, despite changing market conditions driven by legislative changes and the emergence of new sectors,...

Black market 50% up

THE UK saw an almost 50% rise in the consumption of counterfeit and contraband cigarettes in 2014, according to a KPMG report published last...
Retailer showing Nordic Spirit

The spirit of competition

JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.
Headshot of Stephane Berset, UK general manager at JTI UK.

JTI appoints new general manager for the UK

Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
With plain packs and dark gantries, staff knowledge is critical.

After the smoke has cleared

Emerging trends post-EUTPD II

Timeless look for cigar brand revealed

JTI is introducing new pack designs and formats across the Hamlet range, drawing on the heritage of the brand. Rotational designs on selected SKUs will...
The new Tropicana Kids Smoothies come in two flavours.

Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
IVG Smart 5500 devices lined up in a colourful range.

IVG unveils innovative new vape devices

British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.
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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...

Tapping into value vaping

JTI adds lower price point Logic liquid .
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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Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape according to Kantar Worldpanel figures produced by Blu
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Low price still gaining ground

Further growth for value brands predicted

There remains plenty to do

Savvy retailers can still sell well COVERED gantries and plain packaging are the new norm for tobacco sales, seriously limiting the options available to retailers...