Plans afoot at STG UK
Retailers worried about the menthol ban may want to keep an eye on cigar maker
New Bar for vaping
DISPOSABLE vape brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of vapes.
Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on
New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.
New Start for tobacco sales
IMPERIAL Tobacco has begun distributing Start packs to retailers to keep them updated with the latest legislative and tobacco category information.
Sophie Hogg, head of...
Fresh NPD for RYO category
Imperial launches menthol box
A tube that’s fit for a King
REPUBLIC Technologies has extended its tobacco accessories range with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes.
Available in packs of 100 and 200 in standard...
Papers added to the 25 – Golden Virginia launch
IMPERIAL Tobacco has launched its roll-your-own tobaccos Golden Virginia Classic and GV Smooth in new 25g packs with cut-corner cigarette papers.
The firm said the...
Switching smokers
RYO tobacco has been one of the most buoyant segments of the tobacco market for some time. As we head to the dark market...
Research finds e-cigs users up
THE percentage of people in Britain who use e-cigarettes or vaping products has edged up to almost 7%, a result that is well ahead...
Vype is now Vuse
British American Tobacco has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype into global brand, Vuse
Conditions ideal for vaping growth
Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up
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...
Lifestyle changes reverse fortunes for big cigars
Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
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.
Training is key to category success
Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers
Taking stock of e-cigs
The UK vaping market continues its stratospheric rise in popularity







































