All Tobacco articles – Page 4
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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.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco announces the launch of new range of limited-edition papers in Gold Leaf pouches
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of a new range of limited-edition papers in Gold Leaf pouches for 2022.
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Product NewsDisposable vape brand Tech-Bar launches a three-for-two offer for retailers
Disposable vape brand Tech-Bar has launched a three-for-two offer for retailers, meaning when they buy two inner boxes of Tech-Bar they will get the third free.
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NewsACS urges retailers to be prepared for tobacco track and trace changes
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging retailers to familiarise themselves with the upcoming changes to the tobacco track and trace system.
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NewsTobacco proposals: proposed annual age increase could disrupt current successful in-store policies, says ACS
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to the publication of an independent review into smoking in England, raising concerns about the impact of a recommendation to raise the minimum age of sale by one year every year until no-one can legally access tobacco products. ACS has welcomed proposals for more funding to tackle the illicit tobacco market.
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Equipment NewsNavarra Retail System to launch three new dispensing products at the NEC
Navarra Retail System will be launching three new retail dispensing products in the UK to assist retailers in stock loss prevention and security for high value items, at this year’s National Convenience Show at the NEC April 25-27