Latest Tobacco News – Page 33
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Fears over white packs
Any move to force the trade to sell cigarettes in plain white packs would do nothing but inflame the illegal trade, the tobacco industry has warned.
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The vital statistics
How the tobacco market looks as shoppers begin to count the pennies
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Responsible retailing
Why staying on the right side of the law is such a priority for tobacco retailers
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Eternal Flame
The tobacco sector may be under pressure, but its importance to c-stores fails to extinguish, as Gaelle Walker finds out
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Tobacco display ban edges closer
by gaelle walker Plans by the Scottish government to ban the display of tobacco products in stores are likely to pave the way for similar changes south of the border in the next few weeks.
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Tobacco retailers are urged to speak out
Retailers must make their voices heard when the government launches its consultation into point-of-sale tobacco display next month, or face devastating restrictions, the trade has warned.
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stocklines
Imperial Tobacco is expanding its value cigarette range with the launch of Richmond King Size Menthol 10s.
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Tobacco displays next in the firing line
Retailers are facing further regulation of their tobacco sales, including restrictions on cigarette displays, under new plans revealed by the government.
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Xmaslights
Cigar sales are expected to set the tobacco category on fire this Christmas so be prepared for the annual rush
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Tougher tobacco rules under debate by MPs
by gaelle walker Under-18s who attempt to buy cigarettes could soon be liable for prosecution, if a range of amendments to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill are made this week.
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New licensing threat to tobacco retailers
Retailers who repeatedly sell cigarettes to under-18s will be banned from selling tobacco products for up to a year with the introduction of a 'negative licensing' scheme in 2008.
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Call for tobacco licences
The British Medical Association Scotland has called for a new licensing law for tobacco retailers and a ban on the sale of 10-packs of cigarettes in a bid to crack down on teen smoking.
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Tobacco packs set to shock
Gruesome images showing the dangers of smoking will be printed on all tobacco products sold in the UK by the end of 2009 under new regulations announced by health secretary Alan Johnson last week.
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Tobacco campaign unveiled
The government has announced an awareness campaign ahead of the increase in the legal selling age of tobacco products from 16 to 18 on October 1.
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MSPs back tobacco law
The new Scottish government has confirmed it will be illegal for retailers to sell tobacco to under-18s from October 2007.
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Survival tactics
What impact has the smoking ban had in the first place to try it? Amy Lanning went to Ireland to find out
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No early ads for age change
The government is going to wait until September before advertising the rise in minimum tobacco purchasing age to the public, despite warnings that the change could lead to increased intimidation of store staff.
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Doctors call for tobacco licensing scheme
Store owners may be required to hold a licence for the sale of cigarettes in the latest proposal to crack down on underage smokers.