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Too Many Vapes? Shoppers Speak Out
6 Aug
Summary
- Two vape shops faced closure orders for illegal products.
- Shoppers are concerned about the high number of vape stores.
- Residents are seeking shopping alternatives in other towns.
Action has been taken against two vape retailers in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, after illegal and counterfeit products were found on their premises. Simba's Shop and Cobra Vape Shop received closure orders from the local council as a result of these findings.
The efforts to curb illegal trading were acknowledged by those visiting and working in the town centre. However, the enforcement action also brought to light broader concerns among the public regarding the significant presence of vape stores on the high street.
Some residents believe there are excessively many such establishments. Concerns were raised about the origins and contents of illegal vapes, with one shopper suggesting the council should monitor sales more closely. The changing retail landscape has led some long-term residents to shop elsewhere, with one mentioning they now visit the town of Leek.
