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Fruits of invention

ELECTRONIC cigarette and systems supplier Diamond Mist now has more than 50 flavours in its e-liquid range, everything from mango to mint choc chip,...
Break Little Cigars come in cigarette-style hard packets, price-marked and plain. A pack of 17 retails at £4.59.

Little cigars to break the mould?

A mini cigar that is packaged like a cigarette and designed to attract cigarette smokers is the latest entrant to the value end of...
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A cigar strategy to deal with the dark

CIGARS don’t form one of the biggest sections of the tobacco market but from a retailer’s point of view they have some distinctly positive...
The Sterling Rolling Essential five by 50g variant.

JTI improves Sterling Essential Rolling formats

JTI UK says it has listened to consumers to enhance its Sterling Essential Rolling products.
Dinner Lady flavours

Flavours for dinner

Vape Dinner Lady has expanded its range with the launch of two new e-liquids.

BAT unveils sustainable gantry

British American Tobacco has unveiled its new sustainable gantry tech to retailers across the UK following a pilot for the display in a Glasgow store.
According to JTI figures, almost 4% of adults in Scotland vape and the big companies agree that visibility is key in merchandising of e-cigarette products, preferably using a dedicated unit.

Vape sales still growing

DESPITE recent tightening of legislation around the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes and associated products, the big manufacturers are predicting continued growth.

Value holds the key

IN common with many other tobacco companies JTI says price and value have become main influences on adult smokers when they are choosing products...
JTI has tips to help to push emerging subcategories across the tobacco channel.

Flavours are key in heated tobacco

Taking advantage of emerging trends across any category can present retailers with a lot of questions and this can be doubly so for tobacco.
Vaping product range

Taking stock of e-cigs

The UK vaping market continues its stratospheric rise in popularity

Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape
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Training is key to category success

Brands agree: knowledge vital to vaping customers
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Helping the homeless

The UK vaping industry has come together to support homeless smokers during the coronavirus crisis.
Embassy Signature Gold

Foil packs lock freshness in

Embassy Signature has a new look. Imperial Tobacco has revamped the brand’s packaging in a bid to give it a more premium feel.
Juul menthols

Menthol for the masses

Vaping brand Juul has launched a new menthol flavoured pod.
Nisa is teaming up with Just Eat so that retailers can offer an online delivery service.

Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.