Point of sale display bans have consequences for retailers, consumers, manufacturers and governments.
Click on any of the 4 columns below to find out more about effects of display bans.
Retailers
Removing products from display is costly to implement, reduces store efficiency and increases security concerns. Sales, particularly for small retailers, drop as volume shifts to larger stores and to illegal cigarettes. Read more
Consumers
Removing all visibility makes it impossible for adult smokers to find their brands and see new offers. It also becomes more difficult for smokers to distinguish between genuine and illegal products. Read more
Manufacturers
Removing visibility of products means manufacturers can no longer compete fairly. It becomes difficult to innovate or launch new products so price competition becomes critical. Read more
Government
It is widely believed that no longer displaying legal products in shops makes it easier for illegal products to thrive and grow. Illegal cigarettes represent a major issue for the government. Read more