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...
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.
Big hopes for small cigars
Aiming to capitalise on value for money trend
2016 was an especially bad year for cigar sales, according to IRI figures quoted by Scandinavian 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...
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
Accessories that make the perfect match
Republic Technologies has begun highlighting the role that matches and lighters can play in Scotland’s convenience market to signpost the RYO accessories and tobacco...
Public warned of illegal sale
A new campaign has been launched to highlight the consequences of selling untaxed tobacco
NPD excites in convenience
NEW product development is one of the biggest weapons in a brand’s arsenal when seeking to grow category sales – and tobacco accessories are no exception.
NFRN says age limit supports retailers
THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents has backed calls to bring in age restrictions on the sale of e-cigarettes
The NFRN has lent its support...
Big distribution for mini Logic
Compact is coming to convenience .
Value sales are up in Scotland
Alastair Williams of STG UK talks cigar category trends, ranging and pricing in convenience
Tobacco firm launches consumer pack info
AS plain packs which comply with rules governing cigarette and tobacco products in the UK after 20 May next year begin to appear in...
RYO tobacco duty rise
Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
Moment is right for a revamp
STG UK is rejuvenating its entire Moments range with an eye-catching design.
Legal limits good for future sales
EUROPEAN legislation due to come into effect in May this year is a positive step forward for the vaping category, says Jennifer Roberts, UK...
Vype looks to break the mould
AFTER six months on the market, Vype, the electronic cigarette brand from British American Tobacco-owned Nicoventures, has launched a national TV advertising campaign. The...
