Dark opportunities – essential tobacco
• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store
• Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...
Hemp hops ahead of red
IMPERIAL Tobacco’s new Rizla variant has proven so popular that it has already overtaken sales of Rizla Red, according to the company.
Going big on vapes
E-liquids have enticing margins but it’s a jargon loaded category that can confuse many. Naeem Khaliq of United Wholesale (Scotland) reckons his vape rooms offer an answer for c-stores
Camel takes on a new curve
JTI has launched three limited-edition packs for its cigarette brand Camel.
The special designs are available through June and July on the brand’s King Size...
Distinctive papers
Imperial Tobacco has rolled out a new range of limited-edition papers for its Gold Leaf pouches.
Much more than an after thought
Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
Accessories in the firing line
Westminster MPs table amendments that could see all flavoured tobacco accessories banned
Flavours are key in heated tobacco
Taking advantage of emerging trends across any category can present retailers with a lot of questions and this can be doubly so for tobacco.
Tobacco giant aims to help retailers through changes
Imperial continues with legal action but says ‘be prepared’
Imperial Tobacco is launching Partnering for Success, a project designed to give retailers information and guidance...
Embracing the single life
RITMEESTER, the manufacturer behind the Royal Dutch cigars brand, has launched a single stick variant of its Panatella. Packed in outers of 20 at...
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...
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...
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...
Embassy range change
Imperial Tobacco has extended its Embassy Signature range with the roll out of a new Gold Superkings variant
Variety is spice of life for RYO
Retailers can capitalise on the growing tobacco accessories market in Scotland by ensuring they offer shoppers lots of choice, reckons Republic Technologies UK.
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?
