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BAT Japan to Adjust Prices for Certain glo™ Sticks Effective June 1; virto™ Prices Remain Unchanged

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Published May 26, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:05 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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British American Tobacco Japan has announced that it will revise the retail prices for certain glo™ heated tobacco sticks, effective June 1, 2026.

British American Tobacco Japan has announced that it will revise the retail prices for certain glo™ heated tobacco sticks, effective June 1, 2026.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000051859.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 26, 2026

British American Tobacco Japan (BAT Japan) has decided to revise the retail prices for certain glo™ heated tobacco sticks effective Monday, June 1, 2026.

The price revisions apply to all products under the 'neo™', 'KENT', and 'Lucky Strike' brands for the glo™ HYPER series. This revision has been announced following approval from the Ministry of Finance.

Prices for all 'virto™' sticks under the glo™ Hilo series will remain unchanged.

For further details on the retail prices effective June 1, please refer to the attached document.

BAT Japan will continue to strive to provide high-quality products that meet the diverse needs of consumers aged 20 and over.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: News
Products / services: glo™ / neo™

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Announced　May 26, 2026 8:00 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ

When will the price change for glo™ dedicated sticks take effect?

It will be implemented from Monday, June 1, 2026.

Which brands are subject to the price change?

All brands of glo™ HYPER series dedicated sticks, including neo™, KENT, and Lucky Strike, are subject to the price change.

Will virto™ also be subject to a price change?

No, the prices for all virto™ brands will remain unchanged.

What products does BAT Japan offer?

BAT Japan offers a range of products including combustible cigarettes, heated tobacco products (such as glo), and smokeless tobacco products (such as Velo).

What is tobacco harm reduction (THR)?

Tobacco harm reduction (THR) is an initiative to encourage switching from combustible cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and nicotine products that have the potential to reduce risk.

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