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New lines boosting category sales

THE booming RYO market includes not just the tobacco itself but also growing lines of RYO accessories that provide strong margins for retailers, says...

Accessories buoyant

Despite recent changes to  tobacco retailing regulations, Scotland’s £25.2m RYO accessories market remains buoyant, with filter tips among the best-performing products, says accessories suppliers...
Eve Peters and Anand Cheema kickstarted the SGF’s new pilot in Cheema’s store Costcutter – Fresh in Falkirk.

SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign

Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.

Taking the vape offer up a notch

Customer experience crucial to category
OCB Box

More to RYO than low price

HIGH levels of consumer demand for roll-your-own accessories is contributing to strong growth for the category.
Amber Leaf RYO

Roll your own is booming

Strong volume sales as existing adult smokers seek value from the gantry
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Retail focus is working out

Aquavape strategy is delivering results

Innovation and education key

Mike Godwin, head of business-to-business at Vapouriz Group shares his thoughts on e-liquids
The IQOS ILUMA will have a positive impact for convenience, reckons Philip Morris Limited.

Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA

Bosses at Philip Morris Limited (PML) believe its newly launched IQOS ILUMA heat-not-burn range will be a real game-changer in the nicotine market.
Tom Gully

Make the most of value items

As shoppers increasingly look for products that provide value for money, Imperial Tobacco says it is now seeing a significant rise in the sale of roll your own (RYO) products.
Vape Dinner lady disposable devices

A broad range is worth the effort

Vape Dinner Lady on vaping success in convenience

High margin options and growing fast

Claire Amber Young talks to some e-cigarette industry pioneers SO, if e-cigarettes are appealing to increasing numbers of smokers, what’s in it for retailers...
Geek Bars

New Bar for vaping

DISPOSABLE vape brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of vapes.

Pod vapes brands are flying high

Ease of use and flexibility are fuelling growth for pod-mod vape systems
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.
Elfbar advert on bus

Marketing blitz for ElfBar

Disposable vape brand ElfBar has launched its first outdoor advertising campaign in the UK.