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.

Patterned B&H editions say join the club

JTI is launching new limited-edition packs for Benson & Hedges Gold, which will be available this month for four weeks and while stocks last. The...

Get the prep done now

With a raft of rule changes for tobacco sales coming into force this spring, Scottish Grocer takes a look at how larger packs and...
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Calls for more regs

SMOKING cessation charity Ash Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to introduce new restrictions on the sale of tobacco
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Lifestyle changes reverse fortunes for big cigars

Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
a hand passes a packet of miniature cigarettes to another

Miniature cigar sales gain momentum

Convenience retailers could be losing out when it comes to their cigar range, leaving supermarkets to the lion’s share of category sales.

Birthday cheers for L&B

Imperial Tobacco brand Lambert & Butler variant L&B Blue has turned three years old and the firm is celebrating what it says has been...
Track and Trace has been designed to make life harder for those selling illicit tobacco products.

Track and Trace is coming soon

JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
With plain packs and dark gantries, staff knowledge is critical.

After the smoke has cleared

Emerging trends post-EUTPD II
JTI Advance

Advance moves onto smart phones

JTI has widened its range of digital retailer communications services by launching the JTI Advance app. The app features a barcode scanner and fingerprint sign-in,...

Imperial Tobacco brings a Signature choice to Scotland

Imperial Tobacco has ramped up a new launch for the Scottish market in a bid to offer smokers a well-valued product as well as one with a more premium feel.
The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.

Adapting to smaller pack sizes

WITH minimum pack sizes coming down the line, Richard Booth of Bestway Wholesale has offered his assessment of where the market may go after...
Sarah Connor of JTI

A new role for Connor

SARAH Connor has been appointed to the role of communications director within JTI’s UK division.

RYO seeks organic growth

THE UK’s first RYO product to feature organically grown tobacco, Amber Leaf Signature Blend, arrives on shelves this month. Producer JTI says it’s a...
Rizla Flavours Infusions in Menthol Chill and Mint

Beating the menthol ban

The new Rizla Flavour Infusions range will provide menthol shoppers with their preferred flavour