All Tobacco articles – Page 5
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco celebrates first anniversary of Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own range
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own (RYO) range to celebrate one year in the market.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco launches addition to its Embassy Signature range
Imperial Tobacco has launched New Crush, an addition to its Embassy Signature range designed specifically for former crushball smokers looking for premium nicotine solutions at a competitive price.
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NewsACS calls for greater powers for trading standards to tackle illicit tobacco market
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tighter control over the illicit tobacco market in response to an HMRC consultation on tackling tobacco duty evasion.
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NewsPRA urges government to impose tougher penalties on tobacco criminals
The Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed a consultation by the government on tackling illicit tobacco and has submitted a response calling for tighter regulations.
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Product NewsJTI launches Sterling Dual Capsule Leaf Wrapped in a new 20s format
JTI has launched Sterling Dual Capsule Leaf Wrapped in a new 20s format – an extension to the king size cigarillo product
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Product NewsJTI IDentify scheme helps retailers comply with product age restrictions
JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has released the latest results from its youth access prevention scheme, IDentify.
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Product NewsScandinavian Tobacco Group’s Signature Dual brand renamed Signature Action
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has announced that from the start of this month its Signature Dual brand will be renamed Signature Action.
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NewsWarning of increase in illicit tobacco after government raises duty rates
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned that new government increases in duty rates on tobacco products will drive more consumers to the illicit tobacco market.
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NewsTest purchasers find illegal tobacco on sale at 19 out of 31 stores in Bolton
Research carried out by JTI (Japan Tobacco International) found illicit tobacco to be on sale in 61% of stores test purchased in the Bolton area.
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NewsACS and FWD raise concerns over legitimate tobacco supply amid confusion over regulations
Concerns about the supply of legitimate tobacco in the UK market have been raised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) after the Government stated that a decision was yet to be made on anti-forestalling regulations.
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Product NewsImperial 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.
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NewsUrgent 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.
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NewsTwo 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).
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Product NewsJTI 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.
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NewsJTI 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.
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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. “For many years, menthol cigarette smokers have visited a store to buy their menthol tobacco or cigarettes, but from May 20 they were no ...
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NewsJTI 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. The survey found that over half (52%) of retailers expect smokers to remain brand ...
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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 ...
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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. The ‘Buy-Back’ system will allow retailers to return Philip Morris menthol cigarette packs which have had all UK duty paid, ...
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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. JTI has designed a range of flavour pods with nicotine salts, which it claims meets consumer demand as vapers become more experimental in their vaping choices. The range will be available ...