RELX International Introduces New WAKA Product Line in Germany

Aug.14.2023
RELX International Introduces New WAKA Product Line in Germany
RELX International introduces three new product lines in the German market, including WAKA soReal, soPro, and soMatch.

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According to German e-cigarette vertical media SmokersPlanet, RELX International has launched three new product lines in the German market, namely WAKA soReal, WAKA soPro, and WAKA soMatch.


According to the information provided, WAKA soReal and soPro are equipped with a 400400mAh battery and a 2ML e-liquid capacity, providing approximately 600 puffs.


WAKA has introduced the soMatch Mini, featuring reusable pods with the capacity to draw 900 puffs of 2ml e-liquid.


These three products have a nicotine content of 18mg/ML and come in flavors such as cherry cola, sour apple, pink lemonade, and watermelon chill. They will be gradually delivered to tobacco stores, specialty shops, and online stores during the summer. They will complement the already popular RELX Essential and Infinity devices, which are well-received among adult smokers and e-cigarette consumers, along with the WAKA Minidisposable device.


According to reports, after approximately a year and a half of entering the German market, RELX International's innovative products are now being sold in over 2,000 stores and online retailers across Germany.


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RELX International has launched a range of new and innovative products in their WAKA series.



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