Only while stocks last

Small packs enter their final year and plain packs move closer. What happens now and what decisions do retailers have to make? It isn’t unusual...

Cigars wrapped in flag

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched a new limited-edition pack for its Henri Wintermans Half Corona cigars

Incentives on the up, study claims

Increase in retailer rewards found in wake of tobacco display ban

Tobacco giant aims to help retailers through changes

Imperial continues with legal action but says ‘be prepared’ Imperial Tobacco is launching Partnering for Success, a project designed to give retailers information and guidance...
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Public warned of illegal sale

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the consequences of selling untaxed tobacco
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Consulation ends on plain packs

Proposals on plain packaging only good for smugglers, retailers warn RETAILERS and tobacco firms have told the government a proposed ban on cigarette branding will...

Paper and tips for L&B RYO

Imperial Tobacco has launched two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own range
STG UK offers advice to help grow the cigar and cigarillo segments in the store.

Provide options across cigars

The cigar category offers convenience store retailers plenty of chances to bring in some extra sales, reckons Scandinavian Tobacco Group.

Accessories giant talks top tips

DESPITE all the many changes to the operation of the tobacco market, Scotland’s £24m RYO accessories category has maintained a loyal following, and...
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Beating the menthol ban

The new Rizla Flavour Infusions range will provide menthol shoppers with their preferred flavour

Innovation and education key

Mike Godwin, head of business-to-business at Vapouriz Group shares his thoughts on e-liquids

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...
Tobacco in bags

No break from illicit tobacco trading

The pandemic has failed to halt the illicit tobacco trade in the UK, according to research conducted by JTI.

Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam

Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK. Blue circular vouchers, which have no...
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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
Colourful-looking vapes appeal to kids, says the Trading Standards Scotland team.

Scottish youth vape sales shock

Trading Standards Scotland officers say one in five Scottish retailers have been found willing to sell vapes to under-18s and there are now calls for a crackdown.