New range unveiled at vape expo
E-LIQUID brand Double Drip unveiled its new 50/50 range at the Vaper Expo in Birmingham last month
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 segment is key to success
THE cost of living squeeze is here and consumers are feeling the pinch, so it should come as no surprise that lower price-point brands are driving tobacco volume sales.
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...
Get on top of your cigars
Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s Jens Christiansen sets out his view of the cigar category in convenience stores
Still to master the details
ALTHOUGH many retailers say they are aware of tobacco manufacturing and retailing regulation changes that result from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) they...
Consulation ends on plain packs
Proposals on plain packaging only good for smugglers, retailers warn
RETAILERS and tobacco firms have told the government a proposed ban on cigarette branding will...
NPD has hemp at its heart
IMPERIAL Tobacco has expanded its Rizla range of cigarette papers with the launch of Rizla Natura.
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...
Golden changes
TOBACCO giant Imperial Tobacco has made changes to its family of Golden Virginia RYO tobaccos. Original Golden Virginia is now Golden Virginia Classic, available...
Stepping into convenience
Vapouriz Group has entered the convenience category with the launch of its first shop within a shop format .
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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Adapting to smaller pack sizes
WITH minimum pack sizes coming down the line, Richard Booth of Bestway Wholesale has offered his assessment of where the market may go after...
Roll your more
RYO tobacco has been growing fast and tobacco companies have been busy with new product development. But do RYO shoppers buy more than tobacco...
Rolling represents value to shoppers
Low price leading the charge as RYO continues to grow
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
