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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Alex Daniel

Vape sales spike for Rizla and Golden Virginia maker Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands saw a sharp increase in vape sales (Imperial Brands/PA) - (PA Media)

The maker of Golden Virginia tobacco and Winston cigarettes has said vape sales soared last year as it increasingly looks to focus on so-called “next generation” products (NGP).

Imperial Brands, which also makes the JPS cigarettes, the French brand Gauloise and Rizla rolling papers, saw a 26% rise in sales of e-cigarettes for the year to September, with consumers increasingly embracing vapes.

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