Concern over illicit tobacco

STANDARDISED packs have now entered circulation and the deadline for selling off-branded products looms, but could this cause a boom in illicit sales? Tobacco firms...
Different cigar brands

Cigars can be your Christmas cracker

Brands and format choice stars of the season
Geek Bar S600

Revamp for disposables

Geek Bar has revamped one of its vape ranges as part of wider plans to increase its market share in the UK.
papers

Much more than an after thought

Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
JTI launched its new Ploom X heat not burn device last year to meet demand.

JTI pushes heated tobacco category

The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.

Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam

Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK. Blue circular vouchers, which have no...
JTI Amber Leaf and Benson and Hedges

Value is key to tobacco sales

JTI highlights key consumer trends
Signature Red pack

Compact pack smaller price

CIGAR brand Signature Red Filter has been put into a new packet and priced at £5.79.
Juul products

Headroom still there in vaping

Multiples are growing at a faster rate

Responsible vape retailing

JTI has been taking steps to keep disposable vapes out of the hands of children and the firm is calling on retailers to play their part.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
tobacco

Darkness at the door

• Scotland’s tobacco display ban will take effect officially in small stores in Scotland on 6 April, 2015. But many shops now have their covered...
The purpose built vaping room at United Wholesale (Scotland)’s Queenslie depot.

Going big on vapes

E-liquids have enticing margins but it’s a jargon loaded category that can confuse many. Naeem Khaliq of United Wholesale (Scotland) reckons his vape rooms offer an answer for c-stores
Swan Crushballs come in slim, vertical packs to efficiently maximise space on shelf.

Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty

Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
Retailer showing Nordic Spirit

The spirit of competition

JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.

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...