All Tobacco articles – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must act now in the fight against rogue nicotine pouch sales
High-strength nicotine pouches that target under-18s show a total lack of responsibility and damage the reputation of the market, says Duncan Cunningham, external affairs director at Philip Morris Limited
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NewsOne in six convenience stores selling banned disposable vapes
Just under £400,000 in disposable device sales went through the tills of the convenience channel last week
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NewsCJ Lang cuts tobacco prices to support retailers
The wholesaler, which distributes to over 300 Spar stores across Scotland, said the move was designed to strengthen retailer margin
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NewsNearly quarter of vape retailers still selling banned disposables
Secret shoppers visited vape stores, convenience retailers and supermarkets in nine major cities, finding 23% were still selling disposable vapes
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NewsNicotine pouches drive spike in dog poisonings
Ingesting the sugar substitute in the pouches, even in small amounts, can lead to seizures in dogs and can sometimes prove fatal.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale invests £2m to drop tobacco prices
The investment comes in response to feedback from the group’s first independent retailer and key accounts partner summit last week
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NewsPhilip Morris claims government heated tobacco illegal ad warning is ‘wrong’
Marlboro-maker Philip Morris has hit back at the government’s warning to supermarkets that advertising heated tobacco products is unlawful.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 June: tobacco ads, Fortnum & Mason and rosé wine
Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have been taken to task for illegally advertising tobacco, while Fortnum & Mason makes plans to open stores outside London
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NewsMedia Bites 10 June: consumer spending, spending review nerves, e-cig flop
Today’s food and drink headlines are dominated by the doom and gloom of new figures showing families are cutting back on spending in the shops in their droves
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Tobacco, Vaping & Accessories
As the single-use vapes ban comes into force, nicotine pouches could prove to be the next target for zealous regulators. However, suppliers are pivoting to other products to ensure their businesses continue to thrive.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 June: BAT, Amazon, HelloFresh, Remy Cointreau, Diageo and Oreos
A quiet morning in terms of major grocery news which may come as a relief to many in the industry given the drama of recent weeks
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NewsBritish American Tobacco raises guidance after new product launches
Cgarettes still make up around 80% of BAT’s revenue and were worth £9.9bn in the first half of the year
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Comment & OpinionPublic backing for smoking reform is stronger than ever
Recent YouGov polling reveals strong public support for further smoking reforms across all parties, ages, and even among many smokers, says Peter Kellner, former trustee of ASH and former president of YouGov
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NewsPaul Cheema rallies retailers against tobacco generation ban in new campaign
Paul Cheema has devised a letter to business & trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds, as part of his ‘Protect Your Store, Have Your Say’ campaign
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NewsBig Tobacco CEO quits as five-year plan comes to a close
Stefan Bomhard – who joined the Big Tobacco player in 2020 from foodservice giant Compass Group – will be succeeded as CEO by Lukas Paravicini, currently chief financial officer
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NewsJTI takes controlling stake in UK’s biggest independent vape company Flavour Warehouse
JTI confirmed the deal, saying it was ‘in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks’
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NewsJTI adds three new flavours to Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch range
Raspberry, Tropical Mix and Forest Berries have been added to the Nordic Spirit range
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Comment & OpinionUK could save £10bn with faster clampdown on tobacco
A commitment to ending smoking would benefit the economy, as well as the UK populace’s health, says Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
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NewsScandinavian Tobacco Group adds three flavours to XQS nicotine pouch range
Raspberry Blackcurrant, Strawberry Kiwi and Berrynana Twist are all available to retailers from April
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NewsMedia Bites 2 April: Trump tariffs, Asda, inflation, Wild, Tobacco, 7-Eleven
Much of today’s press focus is on Donald Trump and speciifcally the US president’s so-called ’Liberation Day’ tarrifs