Are nicotine pouches the future of Big Tobacco? Business Nicotine pouches are all the rage at the moment. Sometimes erroneously described as ‘snus’ – this only refers to tobacco-based products – the pouches are mainstay of Square Mile pubs, start-up offices and even Premier League football pitches. But are they a passing fad, or the new cornerstone of ‘Big Tobacco’? And, for an industry [...]
Vaping Done Right: How we achieve a smoke-free UK Sponsored We need stronger laws and better enforcement, writes Asli Ertonguc, Head of BAT UK & Western Europe.The next three months will define the trajectory of UK smoking and vaping rates for years, perhaps even decades, to come. The government’s flagship legislation, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, is entering the final stages of parliamentary scrutiny. On [...]
British American Tobacco’s smokeless gamble starts to pay off Business Pall Mall and Lucky Strike owner British American Tobacco (BAT) said today its shift to smokeless products was yielding strong results as it waited for further updates on its legal action in Canada. In a trading update, the company confirmed it would deliver full-year results in line with guidance, as trading in the second half [...]
British American Tobacco inches closer to settlement of multi-billion dollar lawsuit in Canada October 18, 2024 A subsidiary of London-listed British American Tobacco (BAT) revealed that it's nearing a "potential" settlement in a multi-billion dollar lawsuit in Canada
British American Tobacco: Lucky Strike maker holds guidance but vapes and tobacco sales disappoint July 25, 2024 BAT said profit from operations declined by 28.3 per cent, with the operating margin down by 9.7 percentage points to 34.5 per cent.
Why British American Tobacco is campaigning for higher taxes on vapes March 27, 2024 The Build a Better Tomorrow plan is designed to reduce the health impact of the BAT business by offering customers around the world a choice of less risky products.