The IQOS Iluma has overtaken the Marlboro cigarette brand for Philip Morris International.

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.

Stepping into convenience

Vapouriz Group has entered the convenience category with the launch of its first shop within a shop format .

Value in the dark

THE arrival of the display ban means consumers may ask for the cheapest tobacco product, not the second cheapest, so it’s imperative for retailers...
Variety is key to driving up sales in tobacco accessories, claims Republic Technologies UK.

Ways to cater to roll-you-own shoppers

As consumer demand for factory-made cigarette options continues to dwindle across Scotland, Republic Technologies explains how retailers can take advantage of the roll-your-own sector’s growth.

Prepare for the new generation

UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
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Pouches pushing forward in c-stores

There have never been more alternative nicotine products, which is good news for existing adult smokers who are looking to ditch cigarettes.

Creative Camel goes limited

LIMITED-edition packs for JTI’s premium cigarette brand Camel will be available through to the end of July in the brand’s King Size 20s variant...

Imperial sticks to value

Smokers are seeking value from the gantry and Imperial Tobacco reckons retailers should make the most of this with an effective RYO range of options.
Susanna de Lesu, commercial director at BAT UK&I, with pack shots of VUSE Doube Apple pods and devices.

BAT moves forward with a new vigour following disposable ban

Susanna de Lesu delivers solutions from BAT following on from the disposable vape ban to help reassure retailer customers.
Scotfresh uses a single supplier – Liberty Flights – for all its e-cigarettes across its store estate. Six lines account for more than 50% of sales.

Keep simple and make it visible

THE vaping market is now worth almost £160m in the UK, according to the latest findings from Nielsen, and is predicted to continue growing, but, we asked, how can c-stores ensure they get a share of this relatively new market?
The Pepsi rebrand has a nostalgic touch.

Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
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Pushing forward with innovation

Vaping brand Juul has launched the next evolution of its pod-mod system.
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Big-selling value brand adds menthol option

JTI is extending its Sovereign range with the launch of Sovereign Menthol Superkings. The firm says the launch is in response to an increase in...
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Tackling tobacco cheats

Illicit tobacco continues to be a blight on the category and it will take collaboration from producers, retailers and government to effectively tackle the problem
Duncan Cunningham, Imperial Tobacco

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?
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Juul expands its retail reach

Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots