Vaping away the pain
The emerging CBD category has a new player, with the launch of Bliss CBD Co
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...
Cigars stay on course in 2020
STG UK’s Alastair Williams offers his assessment of category performance
JTI looks to stay on trend in nicotine for sales success
The experts from Japan Tobacco International have insights to help fire up sales in the heat-not-burn tobacco category as consumers seek affordable options.
A boon to smugglers?
3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’
CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
Rise of RYO driving accessories sales
In a tobacco market that is heavily price driven, the number of existing smokers switching into roll your own (RYO) has been rising
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...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Recapturing volume sales
Convenience retailers are falling behind their supermarket competition when it comes to cigar sales in Scotland.
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...
Imperial Tobacco brings a Signature choice to Scotland
Imperial Tobacco has ramped up a new launch for the Scottish market in a bid to offer smokers a well-valued product as well as one with a more premium feel.
European connection
SYSTEMS and e-liquids supplier Ev8 is looking to build sales and relationships with retailers in Scotland and it reckons it offers several benefits, and...
Vype looks to break the mould
AFTER six months on the market, Vype, the electronic cigarette brand from British American Tobacco-owned Nicoventures, has launched a national TV advertising campaign. The...
Valuable insights to bring value in stores
Retailers urged to stock budget-friendly tobacco products
Aquavape has big ambitions
Vaping brand Aquavape has big ambitions for 2020, with the goal of expanding its footprint across the UK.
Stores can puff on profit
Subcategories performing well in store .
