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VMR anticipates lucrative but difficult Chinese domestic market
4th August 2016 - News analysis |
VMR anticipates great risk and greater potential in the Chinese domestic market.
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Study: British youth do not perceive e-cigs as linked to tobacco
14th June 2016 - News analysis |
Young vapers in the UK do not see e-cigarettes primarily as substitutes for conventional tobacco products and are attracted to them for different reasons, according to a new study.
Deeming regulations: many vapers ignorant, majority blissful
14th June 2016 - News analysis |
The majority of American vapers were unaware of the new deeming regulations for e-cigarettes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) until they were published last month – and many may remain so, a new survey seems to imply.
European user numbers reveal differing national patterns
26th May 2016 - News analysis |
The number of people in Europe who had tried an e-cigarette doubled between 2012 and 2014.
Do you want to build a vapour business? Don’t choose Malaysia
23rd May 2016 - News analysis |
A massive decline in Malaysian vaper numbers has been confirmed by a local industry organisation.
Consumers unlikely to move from e-cigs to combustibles, study says
24th April 2016 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes enjoy greater consumer loyalty than any other category of tobacco product, according to a group of American economists.
Clear leaders emerging as U.S. online traffic patterns settle down
30th March 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Consistent patterns in Website traffic could be a sign that the U.S. online e-cigarette sector is maturing, a new ECigIntelligence report suggests.
Vaping “more expensive than smoking in many countries”
29th March 2016 - News analysis |
High pricing of e-cigarettes compared to combustibles could deter smokers from switching to vaping in many jurisdictions, a new study suggests.
University-age users vape for enjoyment, not health
10th March 2016 - News analysis |
A new study shows that university aged students are more likely to cite enjoyment, as opposed to cessation, as a reason for e-cigarette use.
Researchers developing automated tweet collection tool
4th March 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A team of U.S. researchers are in the process of creating a system for collecting e-cigarette data from Twitter. The group has set up a series of algorithms that enable a computer program to automatically sort through large amounts of tweet data from Twitter. The team used the program to classify tweets as ones that talked about e-cig use, and » Continue Reading.
UK e-cig awareness high, but many are reluctant to try
22nd February 2016 - News analysis |
A new survey from the UK’s Office of National Statistics has found that general awareness of e-cigs is high among the British population, but there is a significant number of smokers who refuse to consider even trying an e-cig.
Which is the biggest e-cig brand? It’s not an easy question
18th February 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Analysis of new data from Nielsen in the UK shows how difficult it is to establish with certainty which companies are leading the e-cigarette industry.
Education, sexuality affect vaping habits – but smoking is main factor
14th January 2016 - News analysis |
Members of sexual minorities are far more likely than others to use e-cigarettes, according to a new U.S. study which also suggests that vaping is most popular among younger, less-educated, and lower-income groups.
Malaysia vape store gallery
30th December 2015 - News analysis |
A selection of photos from Malaysian vape shops.
U.S. vape shops focus on customer experience in-store
15th December 2015 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A new report highlights the importance of seating and the creation of a “vape lounge” experience in U.S. vape stores.
Big Tobacco encouraged by research on heat-not-burn
7th December 2015 - News analysis |
Are big tobacco companies starting to favour heat-not-burn technology over e-cigarettes? While none has shown any signs of overtly stepping away from e-cigs, and such a move is unlikely, much enthusiasm and investment within the tobacco industry seems to be going toward heat-not-burn.
U.S. consumers would rather see no-vaping zones than flavour bans
10th November 2015 - News analysis |
American voters overwhelmingly want warning labels on e-cigarette packs and age restrictions on purchase, but are much less anxious to see prohibitions on flavours, a new poll suggests.
Presentation: the state of the e-cigarette industry
27th October 2015 - News analysis |
Exclusive insight for ECigIntelligence readers – download a detailed, data-rich presentation on the current state and future of the e-cig industry.
The not-so-noxious weed: how e-cig companies could lead in cannabis
14th October 2015 - News analysis |
39 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have laws that legalise and/or decriminalise marijuana use or possession to various extents. E-cig companies are well positioned to enter the emerging marijuana market because of their technical expertise and intimate knowledge of the science behind vaporisers, and several types of cannabis-compatible vaporisers, or “c-cigs”, may succeed in the U.S. market.
Combustible-like appearance appeals to new vapers
7th October 2015 - News analysis |
Looking like a regular cigarette is an advantage for e-cig products aiming to poach users away from tobacco, new research suggests.
Search is main source of visitors for many e-cig sites
29th July 2015 - News analysis |
New data from ECigIntelligence shows surprising consumer behaviour when it comes to online e-cigarette sales and market information.
ECigIntelligence Platinum: the complete industry resource
15th July 2015 - News analysis |
ECigIntelligence next month launches ECigIntelligence Platinum, the most comprehensive package of regulatory and business information available for the e-cigarette market anywhere in the world.
Infographic: how regulation affects vaping prevalence
13th July 2015 - News analysis |
Infographic showing how the level of e-cigarette regulation in different territories appears to have an impact on vaping prevalence.
Few Americans comprehend relative risks of nicotine products
9th July 2015 - News analysis |
Only about one in 30 Americans fully understand the relative health risks of different nicotine products, according to a new study.
Europeans are vaping more, despite health concerns
29th June 2015 - News analysis |
Awareness and use of e-cigarettes in the EU continues to grow, leading to a 10% success rate amongst users attempting to quit conventional tobacco. But health concerns are increasing too.
Altria seeks consumer insight, inspiration from open systems
25th June 2015 - News analysis |
U.S. tobacco market leader Altria is hoping to learn more about consumers’ reactions to its Green Smoke and MarkTen XL e-cigarettes and the best way to develop sales.
More evidence that Europeans are opting for e-cigs over NRT
24th June 2015 - News analysis |
More evidence is emerging to suggest that e-cigarettes are taking market share away from smoking cessation products in Europe.
Poland’s vape stores sanguine, but regulation and online loom
23rd June 2015 - News analysis |
Polish vape retailers believe the country’s e-cigarette market is growing thanks to higher awareness of the category, perception of e-cigs as a healthier alternative to tobacco, and the freedom to vape where smoking is prohibited. But how long will that last?
Portugal’s vape stores battered by new tax, online competition
17th June 2015 - News analysis |
Taxation of e-cigarettes in Portugal will hold back market growth and drive consumers online, although its effects have yet to be fully felt, the local industry believes.
U.S. vapers favour refillables, smoke, and often feel dumb
11th June 2015 - News analysis |
New data on the habits of vapers in the U.S. appears to back up the widely-held view that tank-type systems are attracting more consumer loyalty and providing a more satisfactory consumer experience than disposable cigalikes.
Questions of e-cigarette safety divide vapers from non-users
9th June 2015 - News analysis |
Vapers are much more confident than smokers and the general public about the health risks and benefits of e-cigarettes, according to new French research.
UK vaper numbers climbing despite growing health fears
23rd May 2015 - News analysis |
Both smokers and non-smokers in Britain are becoming increasingly concerned by the health effects of e-cigarettes, even as vaping grows in popularity, according to new research.
E-cigs are eating away at NRT sales in the UK, says Mintel
11th March 2015 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes continue to take sales from nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products in the UK, according to new data.
Ads, labels and smoking habits all affect opinions on e-cigs
10th March 2015 - News analysis |
Consumers’ attitudes to e-cigarettes and tobacco appear to be influenced by factors as diverse as warning labels, TV ads, individual smoking habits and even levels of numeracy, according to recent research.
Young French consumers vape much more than their elders
24th February 2015 - News analysis |
Vaping in France is largely an activity of younger people, according to new figures from government health researchers.
Some states lack vape stores, but others have too many
23rd February 2015 - News analysis |
Some U.S. states appear under-served by vape stores while others may have too many already, according to a new analysis by ECigIntelligence.
Voters’ views on some questions are linked to vaping habits
11th February 2015 - News analysis |
American cigarette smokers and dual users disagree on key issues in e-cig regulation such as advertising, flavours, and public vaping – and their views seem to be influenced by whether the individuals are e-cigarette users themselves.
NJOY is top brand in U.S. stores, while Ten Motives leads in UK
4th February 2015 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
The latest analyses of the U.S. and UK e-cigarette markets have put new brands on top. Who leads two of the most important e-cig markets in the world?
Does snus hold back e-cigarette sales in the Nordic nations?
5th January 2015 - News analysis |
The popularity of snus is likely to hamper e-cigarette growth in Nordic countries, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
Dwindling vaper numbers hit Italian e-cigarette market
5th January 2015 - News analysis |
The Italian e-cigarette market is in decline as vaper numbers drop, but a revised tax regime holds some promise for the future, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
Tobacco users prefer fruity, sweeter flavours, research says
31st December 2014 - News analysis |
Fruit flavours may be even more popular for tobacco than for e-liquid, according to new U.S. research.
Canadian vapers are young, want to give up smoking
24th December 2014 - News analysis |
Canadian vapers share many demographic characteristics with their UK counterparts, a new survey suggests.
Stringent rules on nicotine hamper Australasian market
23rd December 2014 - News analysis |
Regulation is holding the Australasian e-cigarette market far behind other regions.
E-cig firms spend less online than others, more on outdoor
15th December 2014 - News analysis |
E-cigarette companies in the UK are spending less on Internet marketing than on any other major advertising medium, according to market tracking firm Nielsen.
Younger and older vapers perceive different attractions
28th November 2014 - News analysis |
Young Britons are taking up e-cigarettes for reasons very different from older vapers, new research suggests.
Regulation and manufacturing highlighted at European events
10th November 2014 - News analysis |
When policy-makers, scientists and health professionals gather in the august halls of London’s Royal Society for the E-Cigarette Summit this Thursday, it will be just the start of a busy conference season in Europe.
Prevalence of tobacco smoking isn’t declining everywhere
6th November 2014 - News analysis |
This article, republished from Tobacco Journal International exclusively for ECigIntelligence readers, takes a look at changes in smoking prevalence and smoking populations around the world – and explains some surprising apparent contradictions.
UK e-cig market preparing for dual-track regulation in 2015
30th October 2014 - News analysis |
British plans for comprehensive legislation on e-cigarettes could be published as early as January 2015, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
Thanks to tanks, U.S. e-cig sales are even higher than believed
27th October 2014 - News analysis |
The U.S. e-cigarette market is worth more than previously estimated, thanks in part to increased growth in sales of refillable tank systems, according to new research from ECigIntelligence.
60% in UK back public use ban, but e-cigs helped many quit
22nd October 2014 - News analysis |
More than half of Britons would like to see a ban on e-cigarette use indoors, according to new research conducted by YouGov for the Sunday Times newspaper.
