Latest Tobacco News
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AdvertorialThe SNÜ era of nicotine: how one pouch brand is helping retailers navigate category change
As The Tobacco and Vapes Bill reaches Royal Assent, SNÜ nicotine pouches are helping convenience retailers protect long-term category revenue through premium flavour innovation, in-store engagement and compliant retail positioning.
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Product NewsBenson & Hedges announces its first cigarillo with a low pricepoint
Benson & Hedges Leaf Wrapped is a new innovation targeting lower price smokers
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NewsImperial Brands reassures retailers on phased tobacco law rollout
Imperial Brands has moved to reassure retailers that new legislation on tobacco and vape sales will have a phased implementation, with most measures not coming into force straight away
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NewsDisposable vape ban continues to impact independent retailers
The ban on disposable vapes introduced last year continues to impact independent retailers
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NewsFurther industry reaction to Tobacco & Vapes Bill decision
Further reaction to granting of Royal Assent for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill
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NewsOver half of Grimsby’s independent stores found selling illegal tobacco
A new operation found 61% of independent retailers it visited were selling illegal tobacco in Grimsby and Cleethorpes
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NewsTobacco & Vapes Bill now just needs Royal Assent to become law
Yesterday saw the Tobacco & Vapes Bill return to the House of Lords for its final consideration
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Product NewsPML announces heated tobacco stick range named Delia
Delia is PML’s latest addition to its portfolio of heated tobacco and zero-tobacco sticks
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NewsMore campaigners add their voice to call for a 20mg cap on nicotine pouches
Growing campaign calls for ministers to use powers in Tobacco & Vapes Bill to introduce a 20mg cap on nicotine pouches
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NewsACS launches Decline09 tobacco age verification campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched a new awareness campaign to help retailers prepare for incoming age verification rules that will ban tobacco sales to anyone born in 2009 or later
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NewsGenerational smoking ban will ‘fuel booming illicit trade’, warns Dee Sedani
One Stop retailer Dee Sedani criticises the generation smoking ban, warning it will push tobacco products underground
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vape and Next Generation
The nicotine category is being reshaped by dual-use behaviour, the rise of pouches and the shift to reusable vapes. How can retailers stay on top of the changes?
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NewsCampaign group urges peers to reject a generational smoking ban
Campaigners have urged peers to reject a generational ban on the sale of tobacco and instead raise the legal age of sale
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Product NewsRepublic Technologies partners with PDC Premier League Darts
Republic Technologies UK has been unveiled as an official partner of the PDC’s Premier League Darts
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Product NewsSNÜ adds three new flavours to its extra strong range
Wild Cherry, Cherry Cola and Tropical Punch pouches are available now in four strengths from SNÜ
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NewsRetailers report losing up to £78k yearly to illicit tobacco and vape trade
Responsible retailers report significant financial losses as the illicit tobacco and vape trade continues to grow
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NewsVape sales down 21% as sector ‘bears the brunt’ of disposable vape ban
Vape unit sales have fallen by almost 21% since the disposable vape ban was introduced last April
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NewsNearly two in three people oppose generational smoking ban
Millions of Britons oppose the new generational smoking ban, poll shows
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NewsLegislative changes in 2026: What retailers need to know
From wage increases and business rates relief to new vaping duties, 2026 brings significant legislative changes for convenience retailers
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NewsHair salon owner fined £25k for illegal cigarettes sales
A Luton businessman has been fined over £25,000 after he was caught selling illegal cigarettes and counterfeit clothing