Marlboro, tobacco, cigarettes, c-stores, convenience stores, Scotland,

Marlboro adds to the range

GIANT brand Marlboro is now available in the UK in more formats than ever, including RYO and capsule cigarette lines. RYO has seen several years...
Pack shot of Mayfair Gold 5x30g pouches pack as well as a single 30g pack to the right.

JTI brings a Golden option to RYO

JTI UK has announced the expansion of Mayfair Gold into the roll your own market for the first time, offering consumers a trusted brand in the subcategory.
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Big-selling value brand adds menthol option

JTI is extending its Sovereign range with the launch of Sovereign Menthol Superkings. The firm says the launch is in response to an increase in...
Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.

Golden Virginia goes into limited tin

AHEAD of last month’s changes, which restricted manufactures to producing tobacco in standardised packaging, Imperial Tobacco launched limited-edition 50g tins of RYO tobacco Golden...

Value is key says Imperial Brands

Value remains a key focus in the tobacco category as Imperial Brands says that Scottish consumers are looking for a better-for-money option in the gantry.
JTI launched its new Ploom X heat not burn device last year to meet demand.

JTI pushes heated tobacco category

The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.

Joining the vapour trail

As cigarette and tobacco prices soar, and the health lobby pushes for more restrictions, retailers and consumers have been discovering electronic options. Does it pay?...

Juul focusing on c-stores

Vaping brand Juul has announced plans to invest in a dedicated field team for convenience retail in the UK .
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.
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Promiscuity at the tobacco gantry

Brand loyalty may still be key in the tobacco category, but adult smokers are increasingly purchasing a variety of nicotine products from their local convenience store.
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New paper promises to reduce lingering smell

Cigarette giant, Imperial Tobacco, has launched two new Embassy packs.
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Swan is on a roll with NPD

REPUBLIC Technologies has announced what is being touted as the biggest ever NPD programme for the firm.
Juul menthol

Age scheme is opening doors

Bestway expands its vaping offer

An intense new liquid

Electronic cigarette brand Blu has introduced a new nicotine solution to its range
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

Vape levy set to come in from April 2026

UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.