Fast Growing Brands
- Sterling RYO
- Riverstone
- Marlboro RYO
- Cutters Choice Extra Fine
- B&H Blue
- L&B Blue
- American Legend
- Marlboro Touch
Please follow Government social distancing advice – as a consequence of this consumers are increasingly purchasing 50g RYO variants, to meet this requirement stock a range of larger pack RYO tobacco.
It is predicted 30% of menthol smokers will switch to vape following the menthol ban – now is the time to ensure you maximise your vape sales in your store. See our advice inside and on our web site.
Tobacco category drives 1 in 10 visits to Convenience stores, and it’s even higher for Independent stores.
1. Availability 2. Price 3. Range
75% of independent retailers are premium pricing, which is the significant factor driving the decline
From the 20th May they will no longer be available.
It is critical to a retailers business to retain these customers by selling alternative menthol products. See inside for advice.
Bestway need your EOID’s &FID’s – if we don’t already have them, please can you update us at your local depot or via our website.
The simplest device to use, they come pre-filled within one sealed unit. Ideal for new vapers and a goof back up device in case you regular kit runs out of charge.
Normally a 2 piece device; a filled or refillable pod with a battery. Very simple to use and usually you click the pod into the battery and then you are ready to vape.
Normally a 2/3 piece device. There is a battery, a refillable tank that holds the E-Liquid and a separate coil. This device offers lots more flexibility to the vaper, they can choose which variety of E-Liquid they wish, flavour, brand and strength, and is usually the most inexpensive way of vaping and the most popular.
This refers to the type of battery and are usually larger devices. They operate in the same way as the open tank system using the refillable tank and coil system. They offer more flexibility, allow the vaper to adjust
the power, temperature, airflow and can be used with thicker liquids(80/20 or 70/30 mix) to provide more of a flavour hit and vapour production, often known as Sub Ohming. We recommend that retailers and customers seek more advice and information before purchasing these types of devices.
Pods & pod devices are driving sales growth.
Information correct at time of printing
These are the ‘Must Stock’ lines which shoppers expect to see in a convenience store. By stocking these lines, you will be meeting your customers’ needs and therefore they will visit your store again.
We suggest you stock the following range:
B&H Blue
Sterling
Sovereign Blue
JPS Players
Rothmans Value
Amber Leaf
Gold Leaf RYO
Golden Virginia Classic
Sterling RYO
Golden Virginia Smooth
Sterling
B&H Blue
JPS Players
Carlton
Rothmans Value
Amber Leaf
Sterling RYO
Gold Leaf RYO
Golden Virginia Classic
Golden Virginia Smooth
JPS Players
L&B Blue
Carlton
Sterling
L&B Original
Amber Leaf
Gold Leaf RYO
Sterling RYO
Golden Virginia Classic
Golden Virginia Smooth
JPS Players
Kensitas Club
L&B Blue
Mayfair
L&B Original
Amber Leaf
Gold Leaf RYO
Golden Virginia Classic
Sterling RYO
Kensitas Club RYO
JPS Players
L&B Blue
Sterling
L&B Original
JPS Silver Range
Amber Leaf
Gold Leaf RYO
Sterling RYO
Golden Virginia Classic
Lambert & Butler RYO
JPS Players
Sterling
B&H Blue
Rothmans Value
L&B Original
Gold Leaf RYO
Amber Leaf
Cutters Choice Extra Fine
Golden Virginia Classic
Cutters Choice
B&H Blue
Marlboro
Sterling
Soverign Blue
Pall Mall
Amber Leaf
Golden Virginia Classic
Gold Leaf RYO
Sterling RYO
Golden Virginia Smooth
The cheapest RRP and RYO continue to grow as shoppers look for value – These are the brands such as Players, B&H Blue, Chesterfield & Rothmans.
IQOS is the only Heated Tobacco product available in the UK
IQOS is not a vape or e-cigarette – it is the closest experience to a menthol cigarette
More pungent
Crisper & Intense
Takes your breath away
Sweeter
Smoother
Mellower
The modern extension to the UK’s No.1 selling cigar range
Introduction of Berry Fresh #2 as ‘mild’ entry variant (low menthol, low burn)
70% interest in ‘Flavour Your Own’
Filter tech innovation featuring a recess in the filter, giving the impression of a smoother, better quality smoke.
A 2-piece modern filter, reducing the harshness of the smoke, whilst allowing a full rounded flavour to flow more freely.
A premium quality filter that retains its shape and structure until the end of the smoke, delivering a more consistent smoking experience.
The less-smoke-smell paper in which fine tobacco is carefully wrapped, reduced the ‘linger’ of smoke smell on clothes or fingers.
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