2FIRSTS | UK vape retailer VPZ to expand manufacturing, open 40 stores in 2026
VPZ plans a multi-million-pound investment to expand UK manufacturing, open 40 stores by 2026, and create hundreds of jobs.Summary
UK vape retailer VPZ is investing significantly to increase domestic production capacity and strengthen its supply chain. The plan includes adding a fifth production line to its UK facility and opening 40 new stores across the UK in 2026. This expansion is expected to generate hundreds of jobs in retail, management, logistics, and warehousing. VPZ will also establish a bonded warehouse in Edinburgh to prepare for a planned vaping tax and combat the illicit vape market. Jamie Strachan, VPZ’s operations director, stated the investment will improve supply chain resilience and allow the company to efficiently manage tax requirements. The move comes as UK authorities report record seizures of illegal vapes, highlighting the need for compliant retailers.
(Source：2Firsts)
