Vype

Great start for BAT brand

The new decade got off to a strong start for vaping brand Vype.

Bigger choice and bigger sales

Choice is driving growth in tobacco accessories

Jail time for retailer in illicit sting

IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a Manchester-based retailer after discovering violations of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.
TMA director Ruper Lewis addressed delegates at the SGF's crime seminar.

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.

A growing option – essential e-cigs

E-CIGARETTES have been around for some time but sales seem to have taken off in recent months. Kits and products vary but essentially they’re designed...

Plain packs threat to jobs

MORE than 6,000 UK convenience stores could close if cigarettes are forced to be sold in plain packaging in the legitimate tobacco retail trade....

Giving up on the gantry

Once a rare sight, vending machines and other tobacco-dispensing technologies are beginning to appear all across Scotland. IN the months prior to and following the...
KIK, the new range of disposable and re-chargeable electronic cigarettes marketed by Supreme Imports. The firm says the range provides a high-quality product at a competitive retail price.

E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive

With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...

Paper and tips for L&B RYO

Imperial Tobacco has launched two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own range

Tax and know the score?

JOBS, taxes, pensions, the economy and the currency are huge issues in the forthcoming Scottish independence debate. Some commentators are also wondering what will...
Blu starter kit

Still plenty of room to grow

Around 8% of UK adults now vape according to Kantar Worldpanel figures produced by Blu

Don’t give up on e-liquids

WHEN it comes to vaping enthusiasts, convenience stores are often losing out to both online stores and specialist vape shops according to Imperial Tobacco
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Auto system for the dark days

INTERESTED in an automated way of handling tobacco when the display ban comes into effect? Many Irish Republic outlets use automated systems that act as...

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...

Stepping into convenience

Vapouriz Group has entered the convenience category with the launch of its first shop within a shop format .
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.