JTI Amber Leaf and Benson and Hedges

Value is key to tobacco sales

JTI highlights key consumer trends

Reduce theft through tech

Smart gantries can deter thieves It can be an uncomfortable subject to talk about, but from time to time there are retailers who fall victim...

Parliament plans more restrictions

On the day the ban on selling nicotine vapour products  to under 18s came into force, public health minister Aileen Campbell said: “We know...
JTI Logic Compact Intense range

More menthol pods

JTI has expanded the number of menthol options in its Logic Compact Intense range, offering consumers new alternatives in the wake of the menthol cigarette ban

Vapers grow to over 2m

Nearly two-thirds of e-cig users are tobacco smokers One third are former smokers, up on previous years ANTI-smoking charity, Ash (Action on Smoking and Health)...

Retailers square up to plain packs

As manufacturers cease production of small packs and PMPs store owners must develop a strategy for 12 months of huge tobacco change TIME is officially...
E-Lites

Curved vape

FUN and humour was the starting point for the new E-Lites e-cigarette TV ad according to one of the men behind its creation. Vince McSweeney,...
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,...
Duncan Cunningham

New hire is paving the way

Philip Morris Limited (PML) has named Duncan Cunningham as its new external affairs director, as the firm aims to improve access to its smoke-free range of products.
An IQOS ILUMA device with packs of Terea Pearls heat sticks against a teal blue background.

Philip Morris expands on Terea range

Philip Morris Limited has introduced a new innovative flavour switch option across its Terea heated sticks range with its four new Pearls packs.

Plain truths

We are now just over six months away from the point when all tobacco sold through legitimate traders in Scotland will have to comply...
aquavape-flavours

Retail focus is working out

Aquavape strategy is delivering results
Earlier this year, JTI expanded its Sterling offer with the launch of a new RYO SKU.

Value at heart of RYO performance

SCOTTISH shoppers are seeking value across categories and tobacco is no different, with roll your own one of the main beneficiaries of economising adult smokers.

Positive sales in Scotland

Tobacco accessories represent a major opportunity for c-store retailers, according to recent IRI data, which recorded one year value sales of almost £29 million per annum in Scotland

Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour

FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours. The new Cutters Choice - A True...

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...