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Where there’s smoke | In focus: Tobacco and next-gen

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Smoking and ‘next-generation’ tobacco products have been a cornerstone of the UK independent convenience sector over the years. It’s a massive revenue stream, especially since vaping has emerged as the UK’s fastest-growing retail category, with sales more than doubling to £1.7bn in 2024. This surge…

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