glo™ HYPER" Series "KENT" Pods Available Nationwide October 15

Oct.11.2024

British American Tobacco Japan introduces new "KENT" pods for "glo™ HYPER" series, available nationwide from Oct 15 for 480 yen.

According to a report from the Okinawa Times on October 11th, British American Tobacco Japan Co. will be launching the "glo™ HYPER" series of heated tobacco devices with the special "KENT" pods in all 5 flavors starting October 15th. The products will be available for purchase at major convenience stores, supermarkets, tobacco retailers, and the official online stores for glo™ & VELO nationwide. The price will be 480 Japanese yen (including tax) (approximately 3 US dollars).

According to the company, the "StickSeal™" technology implemented in the "KENT" brand is the third application following the release of "neo™" in May and "Lucky Strike" in August this year. Therefore, all pods specially designed for the glo™ HYPER series will use this technology to make the "glo" device more user-friendly.

According to reports, the "KENT" pod has been well-received in Japan since its launch, and now it has updated its packaging design to enhance its brand image.

References:

[1] デバイスの掃除が不要（※1）になる「StickSeal™テクノロジー」を搭載したglo™ HYPERシリーズ用「KENT」が10月15日（※2）から新発売

Also Read:

[1] BAT Korea Subsidiary Launches "Neo Fresco" E-Cigarette Stick in Mint

[2] BAT Expands Sales Channels for "Glo Hyper Pro" in Korea

[3] BAT Japan Introduces New Color for Glo HYPER Pro

[4] BAT Japan Glo Pro Slim and Slim Stick to Cease Sales at End of June, Recommending Glo HYPER as Alternative

[5] BAT Japan to Launch Vuse Zero Nic Sensations Worldwide

[6] BAT Releases 2024 First Half Trading Update for June 4th

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