LONDON, December 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The UK's fastest growing electronic cigarette brand, Gamucci, has today announced a deal with Tesco that will see Gamucci premium electronic cigarettes on sale in approximately 2,000 Tesco Express Stores and Tesco Filling Stations nationwide. This further strengthens Gamucci's retail footprint in the UK and follows similar tie-ups with Waitrose, WHSmith, and other leading retailers both within the UK and overseas.
Consumers will be able to see Gamucci's products in a Tesco fixture as part of an electronic cigarette category which will appear adjacent to existing tobacco merchandising fixtures.
There are now an estimated 1.6 million people using electronic cigarettes in the UK, while the electronic cigarette industry is worth at least $3.5bn globally, according to Euromonitor International. Gamucci is experiencing year-on-year growth of more than 2,000 per cent, according to Nielsen.
Last week, Gamucci unveiled the world's first custom-built electronic cigarette airport vaping zone, located airside in Terminal Four at Heathrow Airport. The Gamucci Zone is the first airport venue to offer a designated indoor area where passengers can enjoy electronic cigarettes. It can be found in the International Departure Lounge next to luxury brands and duty free stores, with entry restricted only to those aged 18 and over.
John Dunne, Head of UK Sales for Gamucci, said: "The Tesco deal further cements our position as one of the UK's leading brands. As the electronic cigarette market continues to develop, product quality and brand loyalty are becoming increasingly important. As Gamucci fully owns our manufacturing facility and produces to industry leading quality standards we have quickly gained a reputation for supplying the best electronic cigarettes in the category."
NOTES TO EDITORS
Wholly-owned by British entrepreneurs Taz and Umer Sheikh, Gamucci is a major player in the electronic cigarette sector worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK with warehouse and distribution facilities in Newbury, Berkshire, Gamucci has its wholly-owned manufacturing unit in Shenzhen China; its global sales office and back office operations in Bangalore, India; logistic centres in Europe, Asia and the USA and sales organisations in London, Ireland and Miami, Florida.
The Gamucci Group is a pioneer in the development of integrated electronic cigarettes, and introduced the first major brand to the European market in 2007. Its products are now sold in more than 55 countries worldwide.
Gamucci has the sole UK patent for its unique cartomizer technology, which includes the integrated electronic cigarette and refill.
The business currently employs some 400 staff worldwide.
Gamucci is the only electronic cigarette company in the UK to own its own factory, thereby ensuring end-to-end control of the supply chain and product integrity.
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