Firms slam ban on small packs
Tobacco firms have hit out after European authorities agreed measures to further regulate tobacco sales.
Imperial Brands launches Creamy Tobacco Blu vape pods
Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has expanded its Blu Bar vapes range to a total 16 flavours with the addition of its new Creamy Tobacco variant.
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.
Hot tips for RYO profit
THE growth in the RYO tobacco market brings extra opportunities for retailers to sell smoking accessories and one of Britain’s biggest accessories suppliers says...
Marlboro makeover
TOBACCO firm Philip Morris has unveiled new pack designs for Marlboro, the UK’s number one premium cigarette brand. Marlboro Red, Gold, Silver Blue, Ice...
Vape levy set to come in from April 2026
UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.
Conditions ideal for vaping growth
Fewer legislative barriers give e-cigarettes a leg up
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
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...
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.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
In the wake of EU TPD2
Accessories sheltered from plain pack law
TPD2 is here at last with the sales implications of increased pack sizes and the end of branding still...
World No 1 launches new RYO
BRITAIN’S established RYO tobacco brands have a major new competitor.
Around 90 years after the Marlboro cigarette brand was launched, tobacco company Philip Morris Limited...
Accessories giant talks top tips
DESPITE all the many changes to the operation of the tobacco market, Scotland’s £24m RYO accessories category has maintained a loyal following, and...
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...
Tobacco giant aims to help retailers through changes
Imperial continues with legal action but says ‘be prepared’
Imperial Tobacco is launching Partnering for Success, a project designed to give retailers information and guidance...
