Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.

Leading the way with accessories

Tobacco accessories are now worth £28.7 million annually in Scotland, according to IRI figures for the 52 weeks to 24 January, meaning there’s plenty of sales opportunities to go around

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....
rolling tobacco

Protecting under 18s

THE British American Tobacco (BAT) company has ramped up its youth access prevention campaign VERIFY.

Supermarkets go into the dark

Trade bodies launch guide and app as small stores enter final two years of tobacco display SCOTLAND’S retail industry has begun its journey into the...
Zyn menthol pouch

Something a bit different

Pouches present new option for smokers
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Two times cool capsules

AN important UK tobacco market development in recent years has been the growth of capsule cigarette sales to take more than 5% of the...
Rizla Flavours Infusions in Menthol Chill and Mint

Beating the menthol ban

The new Rizla Flavour Infusions range will provide menthol shoppers with their preferred flavour

Geek bar adds new 10mg range

VAPE brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of 10mg disposable vapes, in a variety of flavours.
Moments cigars

Moment is right for a revamp

STG UK is rejuvenating its entire Moments range with an eye-catching design.
The special 60th anniversary tin for Signature Original Gold.

Value counts in convenience, says STG

STG UK marketing manager Nataly Scarpetta talks about the value of cigarillos to retailers and consumers, and highlights the special 60th anniversary Signature tins.
e-cigarettes

NFRN says age limit supports retailers

THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents has backed calls to bring in age restrictions on the sale of e-cigarettes The NFRN has lent its support...
Juul menthols

Menthol for the masses

Vaping brand Juul has launched a new menthol flavoured pod.
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Still searching for good value

WHILE tobacco is, of course, a highly regulated product, tobacco retailing is not just about laws, laws and more laws. By overall sales revenue it...
disposable vapes

Setting the new bar

Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.

Vapour? What vapour?

A new e-cig could help consumers get round the “vaping” ban in some premises. JAC Vapour claims that its Clear Steam is the first...