British American Tobacco (BAT) the company behind Benson & Hedges and Dunhill has said sales from their e-cigarette division will rise between 30% and 50% this year.
Chief executive Jack Bowles said, โWe are creating a stronger, simpler business and driving a step change in new categories, built on the foundation of a strong combustible business.โ
Bowles added cigarette sales are performing well thanks to โgood pricingโ which is to help the total sales to rise between 3% and 5%.
BATโs Vype vape has performed well in the UK and France with market shares respectively of 608% and 12.1%, the company is hoping that vaping will generate ยฃ5bn in sales by 2023.
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