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Imperial Tobacco to launch economy JPS cigarettes as credit crunch hits smokers 

Jump to full article: Talking Retail (uk), 2008-10-07

Intro:

Imperial Tobacco is to launch a new economy brand, JPS Silver, on 3 November 2008.

Iain Watkins, trade communications manager at Imperial Tobacco, said: “Increasing numbers of adult smokers are moving down through the cigarette price sectors into the economy sector.

“Imperial Tobacco constantly monitors the market and a lengthy research process has told us the market is now ready for the new JPS Silver range.”

All packs in the range bear the JPS insignia in a silver colour. . . .

King size: £4.21 for 20, £2.12 for 10

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