Opening a vape shop in the UK requires more than a lease and a shelving unit. The most common first-year mistakes: overbuying disposables (now banned), underbuying e-liquid nic salts (the volume seller), not registering for TPD notifications early enough, and failing to budget for tax stamp costs under the new VPD.
Experienced owners recommend starting with 200-300 SKUs, not 1,000. Start with the top 10 brands across e-liquids and pod systems, and add new lines based on customer request rather than on distributor pressure.
TrackElf's retailer checklist walks new owners through TPD registration, <a href="/compliance">VPD tax</a> setup, age verification training, and initial stock planning.