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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Still a time to innovate
WITH major changes likely but still being challenged Britain’s tobacco giants are pursuing a twin-track marketing and advisory strategy with their retailer customers.
Both Imperial...
Shift to value is an opportunity
A shift towards lower priced tobacco has been one of the key category trends for a number of years now, but how has this affected the performance of tobacco accessories in convenience?
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.
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Rolling up the extra sales
THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
Heat-not-burn to fire up sales
Popularity for smoke-free nicotine products has been heating up across retail lately, making them key additions to any store owner’s range.
Philip Morris pushes IQOS ahead of vape ban
Philip Morris Limited has been highlighting the firm's heat-not-burn IQOS Iluma device to convenience retailers ahead of the ban on disposable vapes.
Rolling represents value to shoppers
Low price leading the charge as RYO continues to grow
Still to master the details
ALTHOUGH many retailers say they are aware of tobacco manufacturing and retailing regulation changes that result from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) they...
Fears voiced over phased generational ban
The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) has spoken out about independent retailers’ concerns at the prospect of a phased generational ban on buying tobacco products.
Roll your own on the rise as shoppers chase low prices
Value wins out in convenience
Retailers miss out on sales boost says JTI
THE majority of retailers are failing to take advantage of an increase in cigar sales over the Christmas period, according to tobacco giant JTI.
The...
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.
Vape sales still growing
DESPITE recent tightening of legislation around the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes and associated products, the big manufacturers are predicting continued growth.
Concern over illicit vape sales inaction
A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.
