Imperial Tobacco launches new Crush variants of L&B Blue and JPS Players
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of New Crush variants for two of its leading brands, L&B Blue and JPS Players. Designed specifically with former crushball consumers in mind, the latest innovations are intended to present retailers with fresh opportunities for growth in the wake of the menthol ban.
Urgent action called for from government to ensure supply of tobacco products
Trade associations for the retail and wholesale sectors are calling for urgent action from the Government to ensure the supply of tobacco products.
Two tobacco fraudsters prosecuted as part of JTI illicit tobacco campaign
Two fraudsters who sold counterfeit Amber Leaf tobacco through Facebook have been prosecuted in a campaign to tackle the illicit tobacco trade, funded by Japan Tobacco International (JTI).
JTI transitions Sterling Rolling Tobacco 3-in-1 Box to a handy pouch format
JTI has announced that it will be transitioning its Sterling Rolling Tobacco 3-in-1 Box to a handy pouch format, as the demand for more convenient alternatives grows.
JTI launches two schemes designed to tackle problem of cigarette butt littering
Tobacco company JTI has announced two new schemes designed to change consumer behaviour around cigarette butt littering.
Vape Dinner Lady beefs up its menthol offer
Vaping firm Vape Dinner Lady has urged smokers and retailers to make the switch to vaping as the UK ban on menthol cigarettes has been enacted.
JTI survey finds retailers more prepared for menthol ban
With the Menthol and Capsule Cigarette Ban just days away on May 20, a study conducted by JTI has revealed what retailers expect current menthol and capsule smokers to do once the legislation comes into effect.
Menthol’s stubbed out
From May 20, the sale of menthol cigarettes is banned. This ban applies to capsule, click on, click & roll, crushball and dual menthol cigarettes but not to heated tobacco products or e-cigs. This means you need to sell through any remaining stock of menthol cigarettes before May 20 and ...
Philip Morris unveils Buy-Back system for menthol cigarettes
Philip Morris Limited (PML) has revealed further details of its ‘Buy-Back’ system to support retailers following the ban on menthol cigarettes, as IQOS Menthol Kits become available to stock.
Logic Compact Intense range expands into independents
JTI’s e-cigarette company Logic has expanded distribution of its Logic Compact Intense range into the independent and wholesale channels.
JUUL Labs adds a new menthol flavour to its range
A new Menthol flavour JUULpod has been launched by e-cigarette company JUUL Labs.
