Swan’s packaging is feeling groovy
SWAN, the RYO filters and papers specialist, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a range of limited-edition packaging.
The pop-art designs are available on Slim...
Sales set to shift
SCOTLAND’S tobacco display ban era begins this month when the supermarkets are required to hide tobacco products from 29 April. Other tobacco outlets will...
Cigarillos light up sector sales
Cigarillos are big business in the cigar category at the moment, according to Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Value sales are up in Scotland
Alastair Williams of STG UK talks cigar category trends, ranging and pricing in convenience
Reduce theft through tech
Smart gantries can deter thieves
It can be an uncomfortable subject to talk about, but from time to time there are retailers who fall victim...
Value remains key to tobacco
Value is the top trend across tobacco in 2022 as consumers seek out affordable brands and manufacturers react accordingly.
Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
Looking to ‘stripe’ a deal with c-stores
A new electronic cigarette brand, 7stripe, has been launched in the UK.
7stripe electronic cigarettes are said by the brand owner to be aimed at...
Too early to say on Brexit effect
THE tobacco retailing scene has already been affected by large amounts of legislation, regulation, legal challenge and appeal now there’s a chance of future...
NPD bonanza ahead of ban
The menthol ban comes into force this month, leaving existing adult smokers with fewer options in the factory-made cigarette category
NPD excites in convenience
NEW product development is one of the biggest weapons in a brand’s arsenal when seeking to grow category sales – and tobacco accessories are no exception.
Vype looks to break the mould
AFTER six months on the market, Vype, the electronic cigarette brand from British American Tobacco-owned Nicoventures, has launched a national TV advertising campaign. The...
More to RYO than low price
HIGH levels of consumer demand for roll-your-own accessories is contributing to strong growth for the category.
Tobacco shoppers roll up for good value
A good value selection is where the future of the tobacco industry lies as more consumers seek out new ways to save on some cash.
Cigars stay on course in 2020
STG UK’s Alastair Williams offers his assessment of category performance
Giant is latest on the list
ANOTHER major retailer hooked up with electronic cigarettes brand Nicolites earlier this year when Morrisons listed a range of Nicolites products.
Morrisons customers can now...
