A coalition representing 24 shopkeepers from major UK convenience groups like Premier, Londis, and Nisa has issued an urgent public appeal for talks with the government, warning the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill could force them to “close for good.” They argue the legislation risks “suffocating the backbone of the local community” if implemented without considering its real-world impact on small businesses.
Read moreUK retailers are on the cusp of significant legislative changes impacting tobacco and vape sales. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, having cleared the House of Commons and now undergoing scrutiny in the House of Lords, introduces two landmark measures: a ‘generational smoking ban’ (GSB) and a complete ban on disposable (single-use) vapes.
Read moreIn the wake of Utah’s ban on flavored vape products, many residents are finding themselves crossing state lines to purchase their preferred nicotine brands. The Juicity Vapor shop in Evanston, Wyoming, has seen a significant influx of Utah customers, with cars from various counties like Weber, Utah, and Sanpete pulling into the parking lot.
Read moreA new report warns that Labour leader Keir Starmer’s proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill could result in the closure of approximately 7,700 corner shops and off licences, impacting 70,000 jobs across the UK.
Read moreBreakdown of layered US tariffs (Sec 301, IEEPA, Reciprocal) leading to 79% tax on vape imports from China; market impact explored.
Read moreThe countdown to the ban on single-use vapes in the UK has begun, with high street shops and convenience stores being encouraged to sell their remaining stock before the June 1, 2025 deadline. The legislation, which was laid in parliament last year following a government consultation that showed overwhelming support for restricting the sale and supply of these products, aims to address the growing environmental and public health concerns associated with single-use vapes.
Read moreAs of April 1/2025, retailers in Belgium are no longer allowed to display tobacco products at points of sale, following an amendment to the consumer health protection law of January 24, 1977. The ban encompasses cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers, water pipe tobacco, and e-cigarettes, and prohibits the sale of these products in food stores larger than 400 square meters.
Read moreAs of 1/4/2025, Malaysia has put into effect a prohibition on displaying smoking products at point of sale counters, in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health (Sales Control) Regulations 2024. This move follows the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) and its related regulations and orders, which came into effect on October 1 of the previous year.
Read moreAs of April 1, 2025, Spain has implemented a new tax on vaping products, aiming to align the taxation of these items with that of traditional tobacco products. This measure, part of a broader tax reform outlined in Law 7/2024, is set to have a significant impact on consumers and the vaping industry as a whole.
Read moreStarting April 1, 2025, more than 51,000 shops across Malaysia will be required to comply with a new ban on displaying tobacco products at sales counters. This move follows the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on October 1, 2024, along with its associated regulations and orders.
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