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Highlighting the illicit trade threat

TOBACCO firms have been continuing work to highlight the amount and effects of illicit tobacco trading. Imperial Tobacco launched the second phase of its anti-illicit...
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Single-use duo joins RELX range

RELX has added two new disposable vape brands to its lineup.

November date for UKVIA day

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.
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New hire is paving the way

Philip Morris Limited (PML) has named Duncan Cunningham as its new external affairs director, as the firm aims to improve access to its smoke-free range of products.
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New ways to accessorise

THE roll-your-own tobacco accessories market is continuing to perform well, despite changing market conditions driven by legislative changes and the emergence of new sectors,...
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.
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More to RYO than low price

HIGH levels of consumer demand for roll-your-own accessories is contributing to strong growth for the category.
Imperial Brands' nicotine range including Players JPS, Regal Signature, Richmond and Blu Bar vapes in Banana Ice, Blueberry Ice and Grape variants.

Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC

Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.
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Over half have bought illegal tobacco

Over half of all smokers in Scotland have purchased illegal tobacco products, new research conducted by JTI has revealed
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Adults turn to c-stores in lockdown

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

SMOKING cessation charity Ash Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to introduce new restrictions on the sale of tobacco
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Curved vape

FUN and humour was the starting point for the new E-Lites e-cigarette TV ad according to one of the men behind its creation. Vince McSweeney,...
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Big names develop vaping portfolios

THE number of e-cigarette users is increasing rapidly and e-cigarettes continue to tempt smokers to switch from tobacco, says producer Nicocigs. The firm says its...

Taking on the illegal trade

A nationwide media campaign has been launched aimed at combating the sale of illegal tobacco in the UK. Running across more than 70 regional newspapers,...

Retailers square up to plain packs

As manufacturers cease production of small packs and PMPs store owners must develop a strategy for 12 months of huge tobacco change TIME is officially...

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...