JTI launches TPD2 plan

BIG changes come to tobacco manufacturing this May and major changes will affect tobacco retailers a year later thanks to the implementation of the...

Court hears plain packs challenge

Tobacco giants in 11th-hour effort to head off standardised packaging SIX months ahead of the intended beginning of procedures to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco...

Flavour cards from Swan

Republic Technologies has rolled out a new flavour card solution for menthol fans
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Evapo offers fake vape advice

Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.
The two new Bacardi mojito RTD variants.

Market News | Bacardi, Glenmorangie, Blu Bar and Chupa Chups NPDs

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Positive sales in Scotland

Tobacco accessories represent a major opportunity for c-store retailers, according to recent IRI data, which recorded one year value sales of almost £29 million per annum in Scotland

71% buy non-shop tobacco

MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
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Expect change

In the early days of e-cigarettes and vaping it seemed important for products to resemble traditional smoking. Now we have a much more complex...

Court battle ahead over plain packs vote

TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations. Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
Sarah Connor of JTI

A new role for Connor

SARAH Connor has been appointed to the role of communications director within JTI’s UK division.
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Vaping display of ignorance

Some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged people would be hindered from quitting smoking if Holyrood goes ahead with plans to ban vaping product displays in shops.
Blue Retailer

Training is key to category success

Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers

Government begins crackdown on youth vaping

The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
RELX Breakfast Tea

Single-use duo joins RELX range

RELX has added two new disposable vape brands to its lineup.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group's XQS brand was created in Sweden, the home of nicotine pouches.

STG launches XQS nicotine pouches

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is launching into the UK nicotine pouch market with its XQS brand, which it says offers innovative flavours at a competitive price.
Using a gantry to its best effect is one of the key skills of c-store and CTN retailing. But it’s a display area which will be covered up from April 2015.

Dark days ahead

LARGE stores in Scotland have been hiding tobacco products for more than a year. And in around 10 months time, on 6 April 2015,...