Latest Tobacco News
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Product News
Imperial Brands launches Paramount range to UK market
The Paramount brand is available in both full flavour king-size and super king-size formats
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Product News
New pouch size for Golden Virginia launched by Imperial
Imperial Brands has announced a new pouch size for its premium Golden Virginia Original hand-rolling tobacco
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Features and analysis
Licensing scheme to be introduced to sell tobacco, vape and nicotine products
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be introduced to Parliament as part of plans to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
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Product News
Customer-designed Rizla packs revealed by Imperial Brands
A new design created by a customer aims to bring unique appeal to a new limited-edition range of king-size slim papers from the Rizla brand
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Product News
Limited edition festive packs of Henri Wintermans Half Corona revealed
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has unveiled this year’s limited-edition pack for its Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has unveiled this year’s limited-edition pack for its Henri Wintermans Half Corona brand
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Features and analysis
Record levels of illicit tobacco purchased in the UK
83% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco, the highest level since the records began
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Promotional Video
Discover the next-gen nicotine products trending across convenience
Nicotine pouches are becoming a key part of the mix for convenience retailers. Watch this video to find out how one retailer is maximising success in the category.
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Promotional Feature
Tackling the illicit tobacco trade in Wolverhampton
A roundtable discussion reveals how Wolverhampton retailers are seeing their businesses impacted by the illict tobacco trade, sometimes with violent consequences.
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Product News
Signature cigars launch limited-edition packs
Rolling out from the end of September, the new tins include limited-edition liners inside
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Product News
Just Paper filter tips launched by Republic Technologies
Tobacco accessories specialist Republic Technologies has expanded its Swan filters range with the launch of Just Paper – an environmentally friendly range of 100% plastic free filter tips
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Product News
JTI adds Mayfair Gold Rolling Tobacco to ultra value range
JTI UK has expanded its Ultra Value Mayfair Gold range with the launch of Mayfair Gold Rolling Tobacco 30g
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Promotional Feature
Retailers have their say on the Generational Smoking Ban
With the Generational Smoking Ban still on course to come into effect under the new Labour Government, two convenience store retailers explain the problems it would present to them and the huge impact it would have on their businesses.
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Product News
New awareness campaign launched for XQS nicotine pouches
The summer activation programme will see a 60-day sampling campaign in high footfall areas
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Product News
Republic Technologies offers up cash prizes in depot competition
Republic Technologies has launched a new competition, giving ten retailers a chance to win a cash prize
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Features and analysis
Convenience to see 20.8% rise in growth over next five years, IGD predicts
IGD predicts that convenience will experience the highest rates of growth, compared to large stores, online and discounters
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Features and analysis
Booker launches Shop Locally Tobacco Club
The Shop Locally Tobacco Club was launched following feedback from retailers
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Product News
Imperial Tobacco expands Golden Virginia range with Amber Blend
Golden Virginia Amber Blend is the first new blend added to the range in 15 years
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Product News
Imperial Tobacco launches new and improved Embassy Signature Silver Edition
Imperial is to launch a new and improved Embassy Signature Silver Edition to the market
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Product News
JTI rolls out JTI 360 retailer platform
JTI UK has launched a new and improved independent retailer platform, JTI 360, replacing the company’s JTI Advance website
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Features and analysis
Government votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67