Miniatures on the market march
Cigars, like most tobacco products, continue to face difficult and restrictive market conditions. But fears that the dark market may have had a particularly...
E-cigs look set to boom
Mintel says some smokers are using e-cigs to help them quit
European e-cig market could have reached £1.3bn last year
THE market for electronic cigarettes is...
Rolling out the river
It's a new year, new look for Imperial Tobacco RYO brand Riverstone, which has rolled out a new design.
What rolls on the road
RYO accessories supplier Republic Technologies (UK) has unveiled a promotion for Zig-Zag rolling papers, which it says gives millions of fans unprecedented insight into...
The spirit of competition
JTI is on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ Nordic Spirit store, with a prize worth £20,000 up for grabs.
Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty
Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
JTI appoints new general manager for the UK
Nicotine products firm JTI UK has appointed Stephane Berset has its new UK general manager, who will oversee new incoming legislation for the country.
Scoring a bullseye?
RYO tobacco accessories firm Republic Technologies stepped up to the oche in the spring when it announced that its recently launched Swan Ultra Slim...
Rolling up the extra sales
THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
JTI introduces lower RRP for Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco range in Scotland
JTI has announced that it will be repositioning its Kensitas Club Rolling Tobacco in Scotland with RRPs of £11.95
Pod vapes brands are flying high
Ease of use and flexibility are fuelling growth for pod-mod vape systems
Cessation and more regulation
THE UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), the largest trade body representing the vaping sector in the UK, has joined forces with smoking cessation app Smoke Free.
NPD excites in convenience
NEW product development is one of the biggest weapons in a brand’s arsenal when seeking to grow category sales – and tobacco accessories are no exception.
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.
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...
Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam
Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK.
Blue circular vouchers, which have no...