Pushing forward with innovation
Vaping brand Juul has launched the next evolution of its pod-mod system.
Watch for developing market
SCOTLAND’S RYO accessories market was worth £25.6m in 2016, according to IRI data quoted by Rebublic Technologies.
The key to increasing sales, says the company,...
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.
Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour
FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours.
The new Cutters Choice - A True...
High tech vaping
NEW technology and a new design are built into the latest products from e-cigarette brand Blu.
The closed system Blu Go and Blu Plus have...
New Bar for vaping
DISPOSABLE vape brand Geek Bar has launched a new range of vapes.
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
JTI improves Sterling Essential Rolling formats
JTI UK says it has listened to consumers to enhance its Sterling Essential Rolling products.
Parliament plans more restrictions
On the day the ban on selling nicotine vapour products to under 18s came into force, public health minister Aileen Campbell said: “We know...
Trends move in a margin direction
Value has been the key trend driving shopper behaviour in the tobacco category for some time now – and it has had a knock-on effect for accessories.
Promiscuity at the tobacco gantry
Brand loyalty may still be key in the tobacco category, but adult smokers are increasingly purchasing a variety of nicotine products from their local convenience store.
Margin call
For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...
Imperial Brands charges up new 1000 Puff vape devices
Imperial Brands has unveiled a new rechargeable vaping device with its Blu Bar Kits, with a system that offers up to 1,000 puffs per pod.
New pressure from home and abroad
Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...
Tackling tobacco cheats
Illicit tobacco continues to be a blight on the category and it will take collaboration from producers, retailers and government to effectively tackle the problem
Marlboro adds to the range
GIANT brand Marlboro is now available in the UK in more formats than ever, including RYO and capsule cigarette lines.
RYO has seen several years...
