All Tobacco articles – Page 11
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In the firing line
Despite the government’s efforts to curb smoking in the UK, the tobacco category continues to thrive and maintain its position as the best-selling category in forecourts, responsible for almost one third of total forecourt shop sales.The government has hit the tobacco industry with a ban on advertising, the introduction of ...
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News
In the firing line
Despite the government’s efforts to curb smoking in the UK, the tobacco category continues to thrive and maintain its position as the best-selling category in forecourts, responsible for almost one third of total forecourt shop sales.The government has hit the tobacco industry with a ban on advertising, the introduction of ...
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Under fire
Tobacco retailers have faced some pretty tough trading conditions over the past few years. The impact of smuggling, reduced margins due to increased taxation, and the constant fear of inadvertently falling foul of the law through underage sales must leave some forecourt operators wondering why they bother with the category. ...
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The fag trade
If forecourt retailers want to improve their cigarette sales they must make sure their gantries are fully stocked at all times, especially in the evenings and at weekends. So says Tom Fender, managing director of Harris International Marketing (HIM).He says forecourts also need to have enough 20s packs stocked so ...
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NewsTaxing times
Another year, another set of new regulations regarding the sale of tobacco. The latest came into play on January 1, with regard to tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide levels. The maximum level for tar content is now 10mg, for nicotine it is 1mg and for carbon monoxide 10mg. The tobacco ...