Regulatory and market intelligence for the e-cigarette sector
A ruling by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority against one vape store’s ad may be good news for others – because it clarifies what is acceptable in local newspapers.
ECigIntelligence estimates that between 10% and 15% of the French e-cigarette market is taken by tobacconist stores – and after a troubled start, their market share is growing, with more than half of all tobacconists in France now selling vaping products.
The e-cigarette market in Mexico is very limited due to regulation and vape stores are largely clandestine, although some sellers operate online. Open systems dominate.
Tight regulation keeps Brazil’s e-cigarette market small – but there’s life stirring under prohibition.
The Nicoventures subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BAT) has bought British e-cig retailer and e-liquid brand VIP, just weeks after it went into insolvency over an unpaid tax bill.
A new study shows that e-cigarette advertising is more successful at creating brand awareness among young Americans than other tobacco-related advertising, and appears to suggest that light regulation could make e-cig ads a route towards smoking.
Uncertainty caused by new regulations is sending some vapers in Europe’s Balkans region back to smoking, according to local e-cigarette associations, who say the rules in Romania and Slovenia are in urgent need of clarification.
The launch of PMI’s heated tobacco device iQOS in South Africa has had a positive reaction even from potential competitors, who hope it will increase general awareness of alternatives to combustible cigarettes.
With just 150,000 vapers in a population of more than 19m, Romania is a market with great potential for e-cigarettes.
The Italian government has implemented the minimum level of restrictions required by the European Union’s (EU’s) Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). A tax of €0.393 (0.438 USD) per millilitre is imposed on all e-cig products that contain nicotine.
An Australian Federal Court decision against three e-cigarette retailers has added a note of caution but little clarity to what companies can say or do on their websites.
In our latest look at the Spanish market, we see that stores in areas with a high footfall tend to have double the number of new vaper customers, and most of the e-liquids sold come from Spain, Italy, UK and China.
E-cigarettes are more popular than they are successful as smoking cessation aids in Japan, according to a recent study which suggests they should therefore “not be recommended or promoted”.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Romania’s e-cigarette market provides data on Romanian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Korean e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Russia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Russian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Serbia’s e-cigarette market provides data on Serbian e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ukraine’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Ukraine’s e-cig retail Websites. The downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Sweden’s e-cigarette market provides data on Swedish e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Africa’s e-cigarette market provides data on South Africa’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Netherlands’ e-cigarette market provides data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key price information for different product categories
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the UK’s e-cigarette market delivers subscribers data on the United Kingdom’s e-cig retail Websites. This downloadable Excel file contains key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
South Africa has a growing e-cigarette market driven by rising health concerns and a parity between conventional and electronic cigarette pricing. But potential regulation casts a dark cloud on the horizon.
An online survey was carried out on U.S. e-cigarette consumers by ECigIntelligence between October 2016 and January 2017 in the U.S. The survey was carried out with support from consumer association CASAA (Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association) and a number of other associations and trade press.
E-cigarette firms who already have devices on the market are manoeuvring to see how their products can serve the growing marijuana industry – and they face competition there from some well-financed start-ups.
ECigIntelligence explores e-cigarette regulation in the state of New York, which is showing signs of taking a hard line toward vaping despite little existing law.
Vape shops are thought to be the biggest contributors to maintaining business on UK high streets in 2016.
Key findings of our Italian survey include that estimated daily revenues of Italian vape stores vary between €300 and €1500; and that
stores located in more populated cities seem to be getting more new customers than those located in smaller towns.
A look at some of the vape stores in Italy that are considered to be particularly well organised or have a ‘tidy’ style.
Vape store chains like Ovale or Puff use more of a “clean” design for their shop windows.
Italian vape stores generally make the use of shop windows by means of various promo materials. This works for both chains and individual stores.
There are strict laws around the labelling and packaging of e-cigarette products in Europe. But the EU legislation concerning this has been interpreted and imposed in different ways across different member states. These variations can make producing legally packaged products for Europe a challenging business. This online tutorial will guide you through the key points of legislation.
A new customer service guide for French e-cig retailers sets out to professionalise the country’s vape stores and establish a nationwide code of conduct.
E-cigarette manufacturers have started selling products from other firms on their own websites. But why?
Outdoor advertising is arguably the most important medium left open for e-cigarette companies looking to create brand awareness. But what can it actually do for a company and is it worth it?
Zimbabwe’s struggling tobacco farmers – particularly growers of lower quality tobacco – are pinning high hopes on nicotine extraction for e-liquids.
Irish retail brand Hale Vaping is expanding rapidly, opening new stores in both the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
The Californian company behind the e-liquid brand Choops Liquids has changed the logo on its packaging after protests from the owner of the famous Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups.
A company that claims to be America’s premium vape retailer is using data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify the most profitable locations for its stores.
Our in-depth analysis of the UK e-liquid market shows that the top UK online retailers sell a variety of e-liquid brands, but they come predominantly from US manufacturers. The TPD has affected pricing, but premium as a description of an e-liquid does not imply higher prices.
In our latest report on Belgium, we find that the market is only growing slowly due to online restrictions following the implementation of the TPD. Online sales are banned, meaning sites can only offer in-store collection, and having to print packaging in three languages has proved a barrier to some manufacturers. Meanwhile, French companies – the source of much of the e-liquid – have a strong presence in the south of the country.
Not all are happy about a decision to take it easy on violators of the EU Tobacco Products Directive when it formally comes into force in the UK in May.
UK regulators have shown they will still clamp down on unauthorised e-cig health claims despite a consultation which appeared to suggest a softening of stance.
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