News and Updates
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Welcome to the Patterson Road Wholesalers
News & Updates page. Refer to this page regularly for the latest
news and updates. Important information will be listed on this
page including information about stock changes, supply issues, delivery
issues, price changes and arrangements for public holiday orders and
deliveries. If you require any further information please
contact us. |
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1st February 2013 |
Updated RRP lists are now available for the 1st February 2013 excise increase. Click here to view or print RRP lists. |
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8th January 2013 |
As of 1st Jan 2013, all RYO tobacco and cigars are now sold in unit form. We can no longer sell RYO tobacco and cigars as single packets or pouches. The quantity is now shown under the “unit” size. |
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20th November 2012 |
Under the new laws coming into effect on the 1st of December 2012 relating to plain packaging, all “soft” packaging is banned. (eg: Peter Stuyvesant). Also “Super Slims” packaging is also not allowed (eg: Vogue Super Slims). We will continue to keep you informed of brand updates. |
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12th October 2012 |
With plain packaging legislation coming into effect for all retailers on the 1st December, retailers will need to manage their stock carefully to ensure that they comply with this legislation and are not left with unsaleable product. Click here for further information. |
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12th April 2012 |
A number of ITA products are being deranged. Click here to view a list of recommended replacement products that will most closely meet consumers needs if they ask for a recommendation on a suitable replacement for the deranged products. |
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28th October 2010 |
New product - Red Fortune Bamboo now available. Login to view or order. |
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28th October 2010 |
Choice XL 20s is a new range available now in Original and Rich and Fine varieties. Login to view or order. |
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12 May 2010 |
Horizon 40s is a new range available now in Red, Purple, Blue, Orange, White & Menthol Blue varieties. Login to view or order. |
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30th March 2010 |
Alpine Nova & Ice Nova have been discontinued as of April 2010. Login to view tobacco trade information. |
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30th March 2010 |
Dunhill Essence 20’s Slim, both red and gold have been discontinued by the manufacturer. |
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21st October 2009 |
Longbeach 25s is a new range available now in Original, Rich and Fine varieties. Login to view or order. |
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27th May 2009 |
John Player Specials 25s is a new range available now in Red, Blue and Gold varieties. Login to view or order. |
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18th May 2009 |
A new range of Willem II cigars is now available. Willem II Moments are available in Original, Blue & Aroma. |
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3rd March 2009 |
Marlboro Red & Gold 20’s will only be available in hard pack from 2nd March 2009 |
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26th November 2008 |
Our tobacco and cigarette lines are all not effected by this change. |
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22nd September 2008 |
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8th September 2008 |
A new range of Pall Mall 25s is now available: Pall Mall 25s Red, Blue, Amber & Green. Click here to view or order these products. |
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8th September 2008 |
The Stradbroke 25s range is being deleted and will only be available while stocks last. Customers may be offered the equivalent offer from the existing Stradbroke 40’s range or recommend Pall Mall 25s for those seeking a value for money 25s pack size offer. |
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1st June 2008 |
Holiday Sky Blue is being deleted to help you to maximise your shelf space with faster moving products. Holiday Sky Blue 20s, 30s and 50s will start to become unavailable throughout June 2008 or until current stock is exhausted. WHAT IS THE BEST ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS? Offer your loyal Holiday customers Holiday Grey from the existing range or Pall Mall Amber is also a similar offering. |
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21st April 2008 |
A new range of Kent M-TEK menthol 20's is now available in Futura, Neo & Infina varieties. |
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1st March 2008 |
A new variety, Marlboro 25 Menthol is now available. Click here to view or order this product. |
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22nd February 2008 |
Winfield 20s Soft Pack have been discontinued and are no longer available. The Winfield 20s range will continue to be available in Hard Pack only. |
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12th October 2007 |
A new variety, Marlboro 25 Silver is now available. Click here to view or order this product. |
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9th August 2007 |
Peter Jackson 25s Virginia, Smooth Blue and Supreme have returned to the Peter Jackson 25s range. Peter Jackson Smooth Flavour has been repackaged as Peter Jackson Smooth Blue in both the 25s & 30s ranges. Click here to view or order from the Peter Jackson 25s range. |
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26th July 2007 |
A new range of Brandon 25s is now available: Brandon 25s Red, Blue & Silver. Click here to view or order these products. |
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24th July 2007 |
Holiday Slim 20s have been replaced by Pall Mall Slim 20s. Pall Mall Slims are available in the same varieties as Holiday Slims. This is a packaging change only, there is no change to the product. Click here to view or order Pall Mall Slim 20s. |
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23rd May 2007 |
Captain Black Cigars are now back in stock. Click here to view or order Captain Black Cigars. |
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13th April 2007 |
Winfield 20 White has been discontinued and will no longer be available. |
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28th March 2007 |
A new range of cigars is now available: Colts Vanilla 10's, Colts Cherry 10's & Colts Bourbon 10's. Click here to view or order these products. |
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6th March 2007 |
A new variety, Marlboro 25 Blue is now available. Click here to view or order this product. |
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6th March 2007 |
The Lucky Strike range has been discontinued as of early March 2007. |
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6th March 2007 |
St Moritz 25 Green has been replaced by Dunhill 25 Chilled. St Moritz 25 White has been replaced by Dunhill 25 Frosted. |
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13th February 2007 |
Winfield 25 White has been discontinued and will no longer be available. Winfield 25 White remains available in the charcoal filter variety. |
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8th February 2007 |
St Moritz International 20 Menthol has been replaced by Dunhill International 20 Green. |
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