Headroom still there in vaping
Multiples are growing at a faster rate
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...
Five brands benefit from NPD
Imperial Tobacco has rolled out new variants across five of its brands, in a bid to help retailers retain menthol customers post-menthol ban
Taking on the illegal trade
A nationwide media campaign has been launched aimed at combating the sale of illegal tobacco in the UK.
Running across more than 70 regional newspapers,...
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.
Time to clear the air
The Health (Scotland) Act 2016 brought in a number of restrictions around the promotion and sale of nicotine vapour products with penalties for those...
JTI shakes up the field sales force
JTI has overhauled its field sales force in the biggest shake up for the team in decades.
Value is key to tobacco sales
JTI highlights key consumer trends
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Mighty miniatures drive performance
Miniatures continue to make up the bulk of the cigar category in Scotland, according to the latest data from Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK)
Taking back the power
The years leading up to and including 2015 will be recorded in tobacco market history as those that witnessed regulatory developments including the full...
Value at heart of category
Imperial Tobacco’s Duncan Cunningham offers his views on contemporary category trends
Vype is now Vuse
British American Tobacco has announced the integration of its UK e-cigarette product line, Vype into global brand, Vuse
Plain packs hit c-store shelves
PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Stores can puff on profit
Subcategories performing well in store .
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.
