Archive of all vaping articles – Page 2
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Tobacco, Vaping & Accessories
Despite plenty of regulatory hurdles ahead, the tobacco, vaping & accessories sector is already preparing to weather the storm
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NewsTobacco giant accuses government of ‘spreading misinformation’
PMI is disputing government’s “all forms of tobacco are harmful” social media post
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NewsAnti-smoking charity ASH names new CEO
Hazel Cheeseman will take up the role in October this year
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Comment & OpinionSmoking ban isn’t the real worry. It’s new vaping restrictions
Youth smoking is already in huge decline. Only 1% of young smokers do so regularly
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NewsACS warns of £645m boost to illicit trade after disposable vape ban
ACS said the government must focus on effective enforcement to prevent “rogue traders”
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NewsBAT launches £30m innovation centre in Southampton
The centre features nine “specially designed technical spaces”, designed to help develop BAT’s portfolio of new category, non-combustible tobacco products
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NewsACS slams government regulations on disposable vape ban as ‘inaccurate and naïve’
The trade body said government was also “naïve” to underestimate the effect on illicit trade post-ban
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NewsVaping to be hit with new excise duty, plus tobacco duty to rise
The policy is intended “to discourage non-smokers to take up vaping” Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said in his budget speech
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NewsCrowdfund for legal challenge against government’s vape restrictions launched
The campaign has been launched by the newly formed Vape Protection Alliance
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NewsAnti-smoking charity chief and big tobacco adversary to retire
ASH has started the recruitment process for her successor
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Category ReportVaping trends 2024: A post-disposables future?
The looming ban on disposables has made the £1.7bn category’s future unclear
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Category ReportTobacco trends 2024: The last gasp for cigarettes?
As the UK prepares for a ‘smoke-free’ future, cigarettes are being stubbed out at pace. How is big tobacco generating new revenue?
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NewsImperial pushes ahead with new disposable vape launch despite ban
Disposable rival SKE, in contrast, has cancelled the planned launch of its “first eco-friendly” SKE Klax disposable product line
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PodcastBreaking Down the Disposable Vape Ban: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The Convenience Mix looks at the impact of the government’s plan to ban disposable vapes
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Comment & OpinionWill disposable vape ban be the death of Shenzhen brands?
Brands such as ElfBar are reeling from the UK government crackdown
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NewsDisposable vapes to be banned in bid to tackle youth vaping
Shops in England and Wales caught selling vapes to children will be at risk of receiving an ‘on the spot’ penalty from Trading Standards officers
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Videos2023 in cartoons: The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle is back
The Grocer wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2024
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NewsVaping sales more than double to £1.7bn as cigarettes are cancelled
The vaping category has more than doubled in size and added almost £1bn in extra sales this year
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Analysis & FeaturesThe UK’s five fastest growing products of 2023
Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime brand shoots into the charts, while Brits made Lost Mary their vaping brand of choice
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Analysis & FeaturesThe UK’s 10 shopping categories growing fastest in popularity
Vaping continues its meteoric rises, while the cost of living crisis is reflected in more purchases of ingredients to make home cooking more special