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Massachusetts court halts in-state sales of several online vaping retailers
31st January 2020 - News analysis |
Massachusetts court grants a preliminary injunction to ban several US companies from selling their vaping products to state residents
Retail
Regional distribution of the top three chains in UK
9th December 2019 - Infographics |
ECigIntelligence has mapped the locations of the biggest vape store chains in the UK. The analysis has revealed that each of these chains tend to concentrate in specific regions as shown on the map.
Click here to read the full ECigIntelligence report on the top 5 vape store chains.
UK vaping brands look to fuel stations as new retail opportunities
9th December 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Independent vaping brands in the UK are looking at the retail opportunity of opening a shop-within-a-shop at fuel stations, in a bid to increase visibility and reach more customers
German chain store growth between 2018 & 2019
14th November 2019 - Infographics |
Between Q1 2018 and Q2 2019 there has been a gradual increase in the number of vape stores for the leading chains, unlike other main chain stores which have not experienced major growth. This chart comes from the Germany market report which discusses market performance in the different retail channels, provides an estimate of the current vaping population and the market forecast.
Major Korean c-store chains take flavoured e-cigs off the shelves
7th November 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Four major convenience store chains in South Korea are to suspend sales of some flavoured e-cigarettes after the government announced it is carrying out an assessment of possible health effects
Graphic: Taobao and Tmall – top 30 online retailers, China August 2019
7th November 2019 - Infographics |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 China online market report, which looks at the main outlets for e-cig sales in the country and breaks down the market in great detail.
Graphic: key online outlet sales, China August 2019
6th November 2019 - Infographics |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 China online market report, which looks at the main outlets for e-cig sales in the country and breaks down the market in great detail.
Lung illness and the reaction to it are hitting US vaping retail sector hard
5th November 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
The outbreak of vape-related lung illness across the US is having a damaging effect on e-cig retail, from small vape stores hit by plummeting receipts to big store chains emptying their shelves of vapour products
ECigIntelligence US vape store survey 2019 – the main findings
5th November 2019 - Market reports |
The 2019 ECigIntelligence survey of US vape stores explores the sector’s early reactions to the bringing forward of the PMTA deadline to May 2020, and what they expect to do in response
Graphic: Brands mentioned by stores, Ontario July 2019
4th November 2019 - Infographics |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence July 2019 Ontario market report, which revealed that the main outlet for vape brands is chain stores – plus much more.
Top five vape store chains: UK market report
29th October 2019 - Market reports |
In this UK market report, we identify the big five vape store chains and look at where they are focused, where else they sell products and how future growth is shaping up
Ontario bans e-cig promotion in c-stores, Alberta plans tax
29th October 2019 - News analysis |
Promotion of vaping products in convenience stores and gas stations is to be banned in Ontario from 1st January, while Alberta could become the first province in Canada to tax e-cigarettes
Graphic: Italian vape stores and population by region, June 2019
14th October 2019 - Infographics |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Italy market report, in which we learned that the retail landscape in the country is dominated by independent stores.
Totally Wicked finds shelf-space on the UK high street with WHSmith
23rd August 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Vaping products from Totally Wicked are now available from UK high street newspaper and stationery retailer WHSmith
Chain stores provide main outlet: Ontario market report
29th July 2019 - Market reports |
In this report we return to Canada to look at the differences between chain stores and independents, what they sell and how often
Vape trade and tobacconists unite in French ‘adults only’ campaign
18th July 2019 - News analysis |
French bodies representing both vaping manufacturers and tobacconists have launched an awareness campaign to promote the message that vaping is exclusively for adults
Closed systems increase presence in Spanish retailers
12th July 2019 - News analysis |
Although open systems still dominate the Spanish market, the recent launches of new closed system devices like Myblu and Juul are increasing the market share of these products
Hungary heading for lower tax and fewer licensed retailers
9th July 2019 - News analysis |
The Hungarian parliament is considering reducing tax on nicotine-containing e-liquids, while bringing in taxation and other restrictions on those without nicotine
‘Go under or go underground’ – PMTA threat sows gloom among small firms
4th July 2019 - News analysis |
The suggestion that the US FDA might bring forward the deadline for the submission of premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) has caused a wave of shock among small businesses
More e-cig stores open in Germany to meet rising number of vapers
2nd July 2019 - News analysis |
The number of vape stores in Germany continues to rise as the vaping population increases and customers move offline to shop in retail outlets, analysis by ECigIntelligence reveals
French tobacconists increasing their range of vapour products
1st July 2019 - News analysis |
More tobacconists in France are increasing their range of vape products, as anticipated in earlier analysis by ECigIntelligence
Vype leads the way in Quebec C-stores, where closed systems dominate
27th June 2019 - News analysis |
Vype is the dominant vaping brand in Quebec’s convenience stores, followed by Juul, according to recent research by market analysts at ECigIntelligence
Juul adds supermarket giant Asda to its growing list of UK stockists
27th June 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Juul has widened its retail presence in the UK, with its devices now available in 357 branches of major supermarket chain Asda
From Juul to small store owners, San Franciscans greet ban with dismay
27th June 2019 - News analysis |
San Francisco businesses large and small are braced for a severe impact from the blanket ban on the sale, manufacture, and distribution of e-cigarettes within the city limits
Increase in vaping product with tobacconists: France market report
26th June 2019 - Market reports |
Around 70% of French tobacconists offer vaping products; ECigIntelligence believes the channel generates around 15-20% of all vape sales in France. The market is growing; we found out how and why
PMI moves on Bristol with four new IQOS stores opening this summer
26th June 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) is to expand its British heated tobacco presence with the opening of four new IQOS stores in Bristol this summer
Vype is the most popular brand in convenience stores: Quebec market report
21st June 2019 - Market reports |
Our analysis of vape stores in Quebec, Canada, revealed that independent stores sell a larger range of vaping products than chain stores. Closed systems are the dominant type of e-cigarettes and Vype was the most mentioned brand, followed by Juul and Logic
Closed system products from 15 major US online retailers
18th June 2019 - Market reports |
Our analysis of online retail of closed system e-cig products in the US covers three categories: disposables, rechargeable cigalikes and pre-filled tank/pod systems
Vaping products in US smoke stores and head shops
17th June 2019 - Market reports |
We explore how vaping products fare in smoke and head shops in the US, the penetration of vaping products in these shops, which brands were popular, and how the channel may change
Independent stores dominate: Italy market report
6th June 2019 - Market reports |
With recent changes to legislation and taxation effecting Italy’s e-cig industry, we take an in-depth look at the country’s vape stores
Texas chainstore experiment – is Juul ready to go into the retail business?
5th June 2019 - News analysis |
Juul Labs, the most infamous emblem of the vaping industry for American regulators and control activists, is considering opening its own US stores
FDA orders 12 major store chains to stop selling tobacco products to kids
17th April 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has written to 12 well-known convenience store chains – including Walmart, Kroger, and Family Dollar – accusing them of selling tobacco products to minors and ordering them to stop
FDA offers vape stores guidance on what counts as ‘modification’
26th March 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has issued guidance to help vape shops that sell newly deemed products navigate the agency’s enforcement of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) and its specific requirements
E-cigarettes could provide a silver lining for Austrian tobacconists
25th March 2019 - News analysis |
Austrian tobacconists, hit by falling cigarette sales, could find salvation in the growing market for e-cigarettes and other tobacco alternatives
‘FDA flavour restrictions could devastate industry’, trade body warns
15th March 2019 - News analysis |
As much as 90% of the US e-cigarette market could be forced out of business by the FDA’s restrictions on flavours in e-liquids, according to an industry insider
Regulations fuel growth: Canada market report
15th March 2019 - Market reports |
In our latest look at the Canadian market, we find that most sales come through the offline channel. More mainstream retail outlets have started to carry e-cigarette products and e-liquids were cheaper in physical shops compared to online
Gottlieb names chains accused of flouting rules on sales to youth
5th March 2019 - News analysis |
FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb has announced new action against retailers selling tobacco products to minors and e-cig manufacturers who fail to comply with labelling and advertising regulations
FDA seeks ‘no sale of tobacco’ orders against Walgreens and Circle K
8th February 2019 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking no tobacco sale orders (NTSO) against Walgreens and Circle K for selling combustibles and cigars to minors
E-liquids driving revenues: Russia vape store survey
30th January 2019 - Market reports |
In our latest look at how vape stores are faring in Russia, we find that the bigger share of revenue is generated by e-liquids rather than hardware, and the popularity of zero nicotine and bigger bottles of e-liquids has increased since last year
Most sales come from traditional retail: Greece market report
15th January 2019 - Market reports |
In our latest look at the Greek market, we find Greek vapers prefer open system devices, the offline channel currently generates more sales and electronic cigarettes are now more widely available compared to previous years
At your UK convenience – Dinner Lady now serving in selected Spar stores
10th January 2019 - News analysis |
E-liquids made by independent British manufacturer Vape Dinner Lady are to become available in more mainstream high-street shops across the UK with a deal to supply convenience store chain Spar
Vape stores on the increase: Germany market report
13th December 2018 - Market reports |
In our latest look at the German market, we can see that the number of vape stores has increased in all Länder. This is due to an increase in vapers and a shift from the online channel to physical stores. We can also see that the vape store distribution mirrors population distribution
E-liquids main source of revenue for vape stores: France market report
1st October 2018 - Market reports |
In our latest look at the french market, we find that sales of e-liquid generate around 60% of revenue and tobacco is the most popular flavour. The e-liquid sector is dominated by French brands
Number of new users falling:
Italy vape store survey
9th August 2018 - Market reports |
Our latest survey of Italian vape stores breaks down numbers of customers and their expenditure into new and habitual users, notes regional variations and differencesn between high and low footfall areas
UK chains set to flourish while fewer new vape stores are opened
2nd August 2018 - Marketing & retailing |
UK vape retail is consolidating, with fewer new vape stores appearing on the high street – but some companies are still investing, and the future may belong to big chains
Supermarket giant adds another link to its vape chain – and it’s a Doozy
3rd July 2018 - Marketing & retailing |
Asda is to stock products from independent company Doozy Vape, which means one of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains now carries 16 different vaping ranges across various stores
Sales of e-cigarettes and IQOS through tobacconists in France
27th June 2018 - Market reports |
ECigIntelligence looks at the current offering of vapour products and IQOS in French tobacconists. We conducted telephone interviews with 331 tobacco shops in 12 French regions to get a clear picture of e-cig sales through this channel
2018 US regional vape store survey – key findings
20th June 2018 - Market reports |
ECigIntelligence carried out an online survey of nearly 300 individual US vape stores in April 2018 to identify key regional variations between stores. Here you can see the survey results
UK distribution: the complex journey from factory to vape store shelf
4th June 2018 - Market reports |
This report examines the UK’s complicated and fragmented distribution channels for e-cigarette products. Vape stores purchase stock from a range of suppliers and our report looks at their main considerations
Nicotine-free, but Japanese vape stores bring in the enthusiasts
24th May 2018 - Marketing & retailing |
Vape shops are springing up across Japan, attracting a mix of those wanting to quit smoking and gadget-loving hobbyists, despite a ban on nicotine e-liquid and the most developed heat-not-burn (HnB) sector in the world
