Market Watch KSA

 As technology advancements continuously transform business globally, the rise of online shops has emerged as one of the most disruptive trend among businesses. As smart phones, Internet of Things (IoT) and internet accessibility continually grow especially in the developing nations, many customers are shifting from conventional store visits to online purchases. Suffice to say that over 60% of the residents in urban areas undertake most of their market research and shopping online. While some industries took some time to join the band wagon, customer behavior over time has forced them to adopt the use of online shops where customers can easily check the products in stock as well as the associated information regarding the products. Tobacco shops, popularly known as smoke shops were initially hesitant to set up online shops. However, in the recent years there has been a rise in the number of online tobacco shops globally. Online tobacco shops have transformed the smoking experience...

 Saudi Arabia, with a population of more than 34 million, has been taking a number of steps to curb the consumption of tobacco in the country. These include increasing sales taxes and fines, conducting anti-smoking campaigns, establishing smoking cessation clinics and introducing dedicated mobile applications. Saudi Arabia has an ambitious strategic tobacco control plan to reduce smoking rates to 5% by 2030. While Tobacco usage is often associated with several health risks, the financial impact that the sector has on Saudi economy cannot be overlooked. In this regard, there have been campaigns and policies to advocate for safe use of tobacco. Most of these campaigns have been undertaken by various lobby organizations in conjunction with Tobacco traders in Saudi Arabia. The aim is to make sure that tobacco users are in a safe space. Prime Puff Paper is one of the leading Tobacco Shops in Saudi Arabia that has made significant contribution towards safe tobacco usage. The store stoc...