Latest Tobacco News – Page 10
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NewsNew e-cig nicotine rules "unlikely to slow sales"
New European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) rules on electronic cigarette (e-cig) nicotine strength are unlikely to have much of a negative impact on sales, it is being claimed.
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NewsSmall store owners reject tobacco licensing scheme
Nearly nine in 10 small store owners do not think a tobacco licensing scheme will reduce the size of the black market, according to a Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance (TRA) survey.
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NewsStores urged to maintain tobacco rrps as PMPs disappear
Retailers are being urged to stick to tobacco rrps once pricemarked packs (PMPs) start to disappear from 20 May.
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Product NewsBAT reveals upgrades to Pall Mall range
British American Tobacco is launching a series of upgrades to its Pall Mall single capsule range from May 2016.
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Features and analysisThe future of tobacco merchandising
With shutters down on the traditional gantry and many retailers opting for alternative display solutions. Is there still a need for tobacco to retain its prime back-wall positioning?
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Features and analysis
Video: A guide to new tobacco legislation
JTI explains forthcoming changes to tobacco legislation under the EU Tobacco Products Directive 2 and plain packaging.
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NewsAdult smokers unaware of new tobacco restrictions
Just under half of cigarette smokers (49%) and 60% of roll your own (RYO) tobacco smokers are totally unaware of the impending changes to tobacco pack sizes, formats and branding.
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NewsStores seek ways to offset tobacco losses
With less than three months to go before new tobacco legislation is enforced across Europe, UK convenience retailers are starting to look for ways to offset the potential sales declines.
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NewsJTI helps retailers navigate incoming tide of legislation
JTI is launching a new initiative to support retailers through the new EU Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD).
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NewsNew EU tobacco regulations will benefit e-cig market, says blu
E-cigarette brand blu has welcomed new regulations which it says will be good news for retailers.
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NewsMenthol e-liquids to be banned in Germany
Germany is seeking to ban menthol e-liquids along with a variety of other flavours when it enforces the European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) this May.
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NewsJTI launches new smaller packs ahead of law change
Just four months before UK tobacco manufacturers will be forced to stop producing cigarettes in packs of less than 20, JTI has unveiled a new smaller pack size for its value prided B&H Blue brand.
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NewsThieves thwarted by automated tobacco dispenser
Thieves who attempted to steal thousands of pounds-worth of cigarettes from a forecourt in central England were forced to flee empty-handed after they were thwarted by the store’s automated tobacco dispenser.
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NewsProduction of small tobacco packs to end in May
The countdown to the demise of cigarettes in packs of less than 20 and rolling tobacco in pouches of less than 30g has begun in earnest.
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NewsBAT e-cig brand granted medicine licence in UK first
BAT has become the UK’s first electronic cigarette (e-cig) manufacturer to have its device licensed as a medicine, according to reports.
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NewsUK court battle against plain packaging set to kick off
The tobacco industry’s legal bid to stop plain packaging being introduced in the UK is set to get underway tomorrow.
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Product NewsNew JPS Triple Flow to hit gantries in December
Imperial Tobacco is seeking to revolutionise the smooth cigarette category with the launch of JPS Triple Flow.
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Product NewsImperial unleashes Player's Red Volume Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco has extended its Player’s brand family with the launch of Player’s Red Volume Tobacco.
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Product NewsJTI releases Sovereign in smaller 17 packs
JTI is launching a new 17 pack format across Sovereign cigarettes as it seeks to remain at the forefront of the ‘super value’ price segment.
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Product NewsNew look and name for Holborn Smooth Taste
JTI is unveiling a new look across its value priced Holborn Smooth Taste roll your own (RYO) tobacco range.