Retailers believe that better shopper education will be crucial to driving further growth in the smoke-free category in 2026, according to new research from Philip Morris Limited (PML). A nationwide survey of 200 UK convenience store...
VPZ has announced a multi-million-pound investment programme aimed at expanding UK manufacturing, strengthening supply-chain controls and creating hundreds of jobs nationwide, as the specialist retailer steps up preparations for tighter regulation and the planned vape tax...
Experts from Philip Morris International (PMI) last week presented scientific evidence to the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) as part of the FDA’s process for a Modified Risk Tobacco...
The UK should consider banning cross-border online sales of nicotine and tobacco products to stop overseas websites undermining domestic vape regulation and youth access controls, nicotine pouch retailer Northerner has said. The call follows Norway’s new...
A Go Local Extra store in Cheadle has reported a significant uplift in vape sales after introducing a full dedicated range supported by a professional in-store display, which has strengthened its position as a destination for...
Liverpool City Region could move to ban vaping advertising across publicly owned infrastructure, as part of a broader crackdown on marketing linked to health harms. Under proposals being considered by the Combined Authority this week, the...
Spectra Systems Corporation has been selected as the winning bidder to produce and supply duty stamps for HMRC’s forthcoming Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme, aimed at clamping down on illicit vape sales ahead of the introduction of...
A leaked draft of the European Council’s updated Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) has sparked fresh anger among vaping advocates, who claim Brussels is still intent on taxing lower-risk nicotine alternatives in a way that could deter...
More than 100,000 illegal disposable vapes seized at the Port of Holyhead are set to be destroyed after a Lancashire businessman and his firm admitted importing non-compliant products into the UK. At Mold Magistrates’ Court on...
Scottish convenience retailers are calling for tougher enforcement and more carefully designed regulations to stop the growing black market in illegal vapes, warning that criminal gangs are exploiting loopholes and undermining legitimate stores. The Scottish Grocers’...
IKE Tech, a major player in age-verification technology for vapour products, has announced a strategic licensing agreement with US-based Charlie's Holdings to integrate IKE's patented age-gating platform across Charlie's next-generation nicotine analogue and electronic nicotine delivery...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of six on! PLUS nicotine pouch products, completing its scientific review in record time under a new pilot programme designed to speed up assessments without...
Concerns have been raised over increasing availability of illegal cannabis vapes in the black market after a local council reported rise in its use among the younger generation. According to Bradford Council, vapes containing THC, the...
Vape brand Geekvape has chosen an unconventional way to celebrate its 10th anniversary, revealing that its flag was planted on the summit of Mount Everest earlier this year following months of preparation and a full expedition...
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