Lambert & Butler

L&B moves into value

One of Imperial Tobacco’s latest cigarette launches illustrated the growing importance of value and economy cigarettes to the UK market. Introduced in the spring, L&B...
best-one

Adults turn to c-stores in lockdown

Tobacco sales in UK convenience stores have been on the rise under lockdown, according to Bestway Wholesale.

Rolling out 88 vape offers

CORE Group, the new field sales and distribution partner for e-liquid brand 88vape, has unveiled new deals exclusive to independent convenience retailers and forecourts.

Cigars wrapped in flag

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

Hemp hops ahead of red

IMPERIAL Tobacco’s new Rizla variant has proven so popular that it has already overtaken sales of Rizla Red, according to the company.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.
Vype

Great start for BAT brand

The new decade got off to a strong start for vaping brand Vype.

Vaping as standard

E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK. The products...
STG UK has rolled out an updated look across its Signature brand.

Retailers urged to review cigar range

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is offering advice to convenience retailers about how they can get the most value out of the cigar category.

Keep on rolling

Trend for ‘all in one’ RYO packs tipped to continue THE UK tobacco market is set for some big changes from May, when all products...
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.
rolling tobacco

Protecting under 18s

THE British American Tobacco (BAT) company has ramped up its youth access prevention campaign VERIFY.

Rise of RYO driving accessories sales

In a tobacco market that is heavily price driven, the number of existing smokers switching into roll your own (RYO) has been rising

Jail time for retailer in illicit sting

IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a Manchester-based retailer after discovering violations of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.

Get the prep done now

With a raft of rule changes for tobacco sales coming into force this spring, Scottish Grocer takes a look at how larger packs and...
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.