Latest Tobacco News – Page 5
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Features and analysisWalsall retailer fined following illicit tobacco discovery
Trading Standards Officers seized 6,000 illegal cigarettes and over 1kg of illicit hand-rolling tobacco
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Promotional FeatureWorking together to stub out illicit tobacco
Covid-19 has not slowed the illicit tobacco trade, which continues to take money out of the hands of law-abiding retailers. Fighting it requires participation by all, says Ian Howell, fiscal and regulatory affairs manager at JTI.
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Features and analysisOne in four smokers set to explore smoke-free options in 2022
Research carried out by Lake Research on behalf of Philip Morris Limited found that 26% of smokers would explore smoke-free options this year
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Product NewsPhilip Morris Limited launches new HEETS Mauve variant
This is the tenth variant in the Heets tobacco sticks range.
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Promotional FeatureResponsible retailing for a greener future
With the global environment and climate change increasingly in the consumer eye, sustainable trading has become a responsibility that all businesses, including convenience retailers, must address – and there are plenty of ways they can do so, says Ruth Forbes, sustainability director at JTI UK.
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Product NewsJTI adds 50g format to Sterling Essential RYO range
The brand has launched the new pack size in response to growing demand for value RYO products.
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Products In DepthNine things you need to know about tobacco, vaping & next gen
Find out which areas are sparking interest in 2021
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco revamps Richmond range
Imperial Tobacco has unveiled a new look for its Richmond brand that will be appearing in stores from October.
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Promotional VideoWhat’s driving cigar sales in convenience stores?
Cigars remain an important driver of profits for convenience retailers.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco reduces prices on key lines in value move
The price of Embassy Signature, Richmond and Riverstone Roll Your Own Tobacco have all dropped.
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Features and analysisPhilip Morris cigarette ban proposal hit by lobby groups
Lobby group Forest warned that banning cigarettes in the UK will fuel the illicit trade.
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Dear JacWhat is being done about illicit tobacco?
Jac Roper hears from a retailer frustrated by a lack of action on illicit tobacco in their area.
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Product NewsNew pocket-friendly format for Signature Red Filter
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has introduced a new pack format for its Signature Red Filter brand.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco unveils Gold Lead Carnival Edition Papers
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of Gold Leaf Carnival Edition Papers and an improved click and close pouch feature.
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Features and analysisIncreased minimum age for tobacco sales proposed by MPs
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health wants the minimum age for tobacco sales to be increased to 21.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco adds resealable foil tab to Embassy Signature
Imperial Tobacco has added a resealable foil tab to some of its Embassy Signature variants.
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Product NewsNew countertop display unit for OCB unveiled by Republic Technologies
Republic Technologies has introduced a new countertop display unit for its OCB range.
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Competitions and GiveawaysScandinavian Tobacco Group presents prize to winning retailer
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK presented retailer Bimal Patel of Egham Express in Surrey with Amazon vouchers and stock following his competition win on ConvenienceStore.co.uk.
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Product NewsPhilip Morris to expand field sales team to support IQOS stockists
Philip Morris Limited (PML) is to “significantly expand” its field force operations to focus on offering more support for IQOS smoke-free range.
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Features and analysisNew HMRC checks on tobacco track and trace system
Retailers have until 27 June 2021 to ensure that they are properly registered for the UK track and trace system.