More than four million illegal vapes seized at UK border vaping Just 4,430 vapes were seized in 2021, rising to 988,064 in 2022, and soaring to 4,537,689 in 2023.
Shift to smoke-free Britain continues as number of vape shops jumps again Up in smoke The number of independent vape shops has jumped again across the UK over the last year, amid plans to create a “smoke-free generation” by limiting their sale to children. Another 233 independent vape shops opened in 2023, a significant jump from 2022’s next increase of 61 and 2021’s net fall of 23, according to the [...]
Sunak reportedly considering ‘outlawing cigarettes for the next generation’ Smoking Downing Street has not denied reports that the Prime Minister could accept a recommendation that would effectively ban cigarettes for the next generation. Rishi Sunak is considering introducing some of the world’s toughest anti-smoking measures by steadily increasing the legal age for consuming tobacco, according to The Guardian, which cited Whitehall sources. Last year a [...]
Supreme becomes ‘master distributor’ for top vape brands as shares spike July 5, 2023 Supreme shares are up five per cent today as the vaping giant announced it is now the “master distributor” for UK e-cigarette brands, although the company has reported weak annual profits. The firm has been chosen as the master distributor for two leading UK vaping brands, ElfBar and Lost Mary, which it will supply to [...]
Sunak to crack down on ‘unacceptable’ targeting of young people by vape market May 30, 2023 A new Government crackdown on vape marketing will prevent the “unacceptable” targeting of children and young people, Rishi Sunak has said. Ministers have pledged to close a loophole allowing retailers to give free samples of vapes to children in England, amid concerns over the proportion of children trying e-cigarettes. The move comes days after the [...]
Philip Morris finally wins backing for £13bn Swedish Match deal November 7, 2022 Malboro maker Philip Morris International finally wins support for its $15.7bn takeover of Swedish Match, despite securing slightly less than 90 per cent of backing. PMI said said it nabbed 82.59 per cent of the Swedish company, short of the 90 per cent level at which it can start a compulsory purchase of remaining shares. [...]
Juul eyes up investor bailout as it fends off US regulatory hurdles October 25, 2022 JUUL is reportedly in talks with two of its top investors about a potential bailout as the vaping giant fends off US regulators. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Hyatt Hotels heir Nick Pritzker and Riaz Valani are weighing up whether to cover the firm’s operations and near term legal liabilities. The [...]
Tobacco chief denies unfair Western focus for vape strategy October 6, 2022 Top dog at cigarette giant British American Tobacco (BAT) has pushed back against claims that the company’s focus for smoking alternatives has unfairly focused on the West, calling this narrative “superficial”. Speaking to City A.M., chief marketing officer Kingsley Wheaton said that whilst it was “certainly true” that the northern hemisphere have a “more advanced [...]
Vaping hits record high with over four million Brits turning to e-cigarettes August 29, 2022 New data has revealed that there are now five times as many vapers in the UK than there were in 2012, as the e-cigarette revolution takes off.
Rizla maker Imperial Brands struggles with revenue growth amid Russian exit and tobacco alternatives May 17, 2022 Rizla maker Imperial Brands saw revenue drop 1.3 per cent to £15.3bn, as the company continues to pivot towards tobacco alternatives across the world.