All Tobacco articles – Page 3
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NewsMan jailed for attack on driver after altercation at petrol filling station
A man deliberately crashed into another motorist’s car and attacked him after he refused to pay for his brother’s cigarettes at a petrol station, a court has been told.
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NewsOver half of stores selling illegal tobacco or vapes in test purchasing by JTI
JTI (Japan Tobacco International), has undertaken another round of test purchasing, with the results demonstrating again that illegal tobacco and vapes are widely available in stores across the UK.
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Product NewsSTG’s Signature is a real diamond
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Signature, famed for being the world’s first small cigar.
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NewsACS backs HMRC proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco in its response to an HM Revenue and Customs consultation.
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Product NewsJTI adds flavour to Sterling range
JTI has expanded its cigarillo portfolio with the launch of Sterling Dual Double Capsule Leaf Wrapped, offering double the flavour with a combination of peppermint and berry mint capsules.
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NewsACS welcomes government plan to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
A new government scheme to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Product NewsVEEBA sets new standards
Philp Morris Limited (PML) is launching VEEBA – a premium and sustainable disposable e-vapour device, developed specifically for use by adult smokers and existing adult nicotine users who are looking for a better alternative to continued smoking.
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Product News JUUL 2 wins Product of the Year 2023
JUUL Labs’ new JUUL2 system has been awarded Product of the Year 2023 in the Vaping & Heated Tobacco Products category, following an independent nationwide survey of 8,000 adult consumers by Kantar.
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NewsIllegal tobacco factory in Scotland dismantled after raid by police and HMRC
One of Scotland’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in West Lothian.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TOBACCO & VAPING: Single-use drives vape sales
There’s no disputing the growth of the vaping category, in particular the meteoric rise in sales of disposable vapes.
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Product NewsMoments get new design
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK’s value-for-money brand Moments has been rejuvenated with a modern and eye-catching design which claims to bring ‘added personality’ to the brand and intends to start a shift from the ‘value, yet quality’ to ‘value and quality’ message.
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Imperial Raises the bar in disposables with new launch
Imperial is entering the booming vape disposables category with the launch of the new blu bar vape range.
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NewsJTI tells MPs trading standards need more cash and powers to clamp down on illegal trade
JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has presented evidence to MPs on the scale of the illegal tobacco and vape trade, and called for stronger powers and additional funding for Trading Standards to tackle the issue.
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NewsACS updates guidance on selling vapes in response to upsurge in illicit products
ACS has updated its Assured Advice guide on selling vapes, to help retailers to tackle a huge rise in illicit products on shelves.
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NewsTrading standards officers seize counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco in raid in Gateshead
Trading standards officers from Gateshead Council have seized nearly 30,000 cigarettes, 34.1kg of rolling tobacco, 107 vapes and £2,000 in cash from two addresses in Bensham.
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NewsRetailer jailed for 30 months for possession of illicit tobacco
A retailer has been jailed for 30 months after a stash of 750,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco with a retail value of more than £300,000 was discovered in his possession.
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Product NewsScandinavian Tobacco Group UK launches STRÖM nicotine pouch
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK is entering the fast-growing nicotine pouch category with the launch of its first ever non-tobacco product.
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Equipment NewsNavarra fits more smart gantries
Navarra Retail Systems has supplied and fitted a smart tobacco gantry for WHSmith at Roadchef’s Stafford South Services on the M6.
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Product NewsVaping industry group calls for tough penalties for retailers who sell to minors
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is calling for a range of tough measures to crack down on unscrupulous retailers who sell vapes to children and young people, including fines of £10,000 and a national retail licencing scheme.
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Product NewsMultibrands launches ‘game-changing’ disposable vape
Multibrands has launched what it describes as a ”revolutionary new disposable vape” that it expects to make a real dent in the market.