Imperial Brands has urged retailers not to panic following the Tobacco and Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, stressing that most measures under the new Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 will be introduced gradually and subject to...
British American Tobacco (BAT) said it has paused a pilot plan to launch an unlicensed disposable vape in the U.S., as the Food and Drug Administration moves to crack down on unregulated products and speed up...
Brussels turned into a Champions League arena for harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) staged a trophy ceremony in front of the European Parliament, celebrating the real winners in the fight against smoking. Sweden,...
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has on Wednesday upheld a complaint against Elfbar, which became the eighth vape brand to receive the rap from the advertising regulator in November. Complaints against Elfbar involved a poster and...
Vaping industry cannot afford to rest on its laurels when it comes to addressing youth vaping, a regulatory expert warned, following new research that found ‘no significant change’ in the proportion of 11-to-17-year-olds 'currently vaping' over...
JTI is expanding its Nordic Spirit portfolio with the launch of a new flavour, Spearmint, and a new Extra-Strong nicotine strength for Bergamot Wildberry. The new launches are both available in an Extra-Strong strength to reflect...
A display or range is no longer complete without a suite of next generation nicotine products. Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski asks how you can integrate these products into your store Thanks to literally billions of pounds of investment,...
The World Vapers’ Alliance, global body supporting consumers rights in the vape category, has unveiled a new graffiti mural outside the European Parliament at the European launch of its international ‘Back Vaping. Beat Smoking’ campaign. The campaign is...
British American Tobacco’s bestselling vape brand Vype is to be ‘integrated’ into its global Vuse brand, the firm has announced. The company says the move will “allow a more cohesive focus on innovation, customer satisfaction and...
Tobacco control expert Clive Bates has been a key figure in the push back against misinformation in the debate about vaping. He tells Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski why retailers should back the industry in the years ahead Even...
Having a great range is one of the most important steps to success in the vape market. Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski reports For many stores, the past year has been a simple matter of getting products on shelf...
The UK and EU appear to be moving in opposite directions on the issue of vaping restrictions as the UK’s exit from the trading bloc allows it to reassess restrictions contained within the EU Tobacco Products...
Trading through a pandemic has provided manifold challenges to convenience retailers, so it is vital – where opportunities arise – that stores grab them with both hands. “Despite vape stores reopening on 15 June, sales of...
The UK Vaping Industry Association is urging stores to follow government guidance in the weeks ahead as vape specialist stores prepare to open their doors again. John Dunne, director of the UKVIA said: “The vaping industry...
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