Big Brands Back Calls for Retailers to Take Part in Vape Rules Consultation

Retailers urged to respond to government consultation of vape display rules

Potential £318m reduction in retailer profits from vape sales over 10 years linked to proposed changes to product visibilityPotential £244m reduction in retailer profits from vape sales linked to proposed standardised packaging£140m restocking costs for convenience and small retailers adapting to proposed display restrictionsProposed six-month timeframe for retailers to implement display restrictionsThe UK government is planning to restrict the …

Six weeks until vape duty: are independent retailers operationally ready? | Viewpoint: Ahsan Bawa

The countdown to Vaping Products Duty is no longer a future compliance issue. Retailers should now be testing suppliers, stock, pricing and staff readiness before the 1 October deadline. In six weeks, the commercial structure of the UK vaping category will change. From 1 October… This story continues at Six weeks until vape duty: are independent retailers operationally ready? | Viewpoint: Ahsan Bawa Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

Big brands back calls for retailers to take part in vape rules consultation

The UK government is planning to restrict the packaging, design, flavour names and display of vaping products under the Tobacco and Vapes Act. A 12-month transition period is being put forward for restrictions on packaging, flavour names and device design, and just six months for… This story continues at Big brands back calls for retailers to take part in vape rules consultation Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

Vape suppliers urge retailers to respond to consultation

ELFBAR and Lost Mary are calling on retailers to respond to the government’s vape consultation before it closes on 2 October, warning that billions in costs and profit reductions could follow if retailer voices go unheard