TRADE INTELLIGENCE
VOL. I · ISS. 09 · 2026
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Saturday, 19 September 2026
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What the 2025 PACT Act Updates Mean for Online Vape Sales — And Why It Matters for Brick-and-Mortar Shops

The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act

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2

Hookah Bar vs. Smoke Shop: Which Business Model Is Right for You in 2026?

Two of the most common entry points into the smoking

Apr 12
3

How Smoke Shops Can Use Google Business Profile to Get More Walk-In Customers

For a physical smoke shop, Google Business Profile (formerly Google

Apr 12
4

The Best Kratom Vendors for Smoke Shops in 2026: A Wholesale Buyer's Guide

Kratom is one of the highest-margin categories available to

Apr 12
5

Elf Bar, Lost Mary, and the FDA's PMTA Crackdown: What Smoke Shop Owners Need to Know

The FDA has spent the last two years building the

Apr 12
6

How to Choose a Smoke Shop Location in 2026: A Data-Driven Site Selection Guide

Location is the single highest-leverage decision a smoke shop

Apr 12
7

Smoke Shop Licensing in 2026: Every Permit You Need Before You Open

Licensing is the most common area where new smoke shop

Apr 12
8

Smoke Shop Profit Margins in 2026: What You Should Actually Be Making by Category

The smoke shop industry doesn't publish a lot

Apr 12
9

Smoke Shop Theft Prevention in 2026: A Practical Security Guide for Independent Retailers

Smoke shops are disproportionately targeted for theft. High-value, small-

Apr 12
10

Smoke Shop Insurance in 2026: What You Actually Need (And What's a Waste of Money)

Running a smoke shop without proper insurance in 2026 isn&

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11

Best Blunt Wraps to Stock in Your Smoke Shop (2026 Guide)

SmokeShopHub Best Blunt Wraps 20260:00/57601× Best Blunt Wraps

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12

Best Vape Shop POS System for 2026: Independent Buyer’s Guide

SmokeShopHub Best Vape Shop POS System 20260:00/78001× Why

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Disposable Vape Ban 2026: What Every Smoke Shop Owner Needs to Know Right Now

SmokeShopHub Disposable Vape Ban 2026 10:00/63601× The ground

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The Best Rolling Papers for Smoke Shops to Stock in 2026

SmokeShopHub - Rolling Papers 20260:00/134.4190631× Why Rolling Papers

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15

How to Open a Smoke Shop in 2026: Startup Costs, Licensing & Revenue

From licensing and startup costs to product mix and revenue benchmarks — everything smoke shop operators need to know before opening in 2026.

Apr 09
16

Kratom in 2026: Where It's Banned, Where It's Regulated, and Why It Matters for Your Smoke Shop

Smokeshophub briefing kratom legality 20260:00/134.6801881× As hemp-

Apr 09
17

The Disposable Vape Crackdown: State-by-State Guide for Smoke Shop Retailers

Disposable vape crackdown podcast 20260:00/340.6049891× If disposable

Apr 09
18

Texas SB3 and the Smokable Hemp Ban: A Case Study in What's Coming to Your State

Smokeshophub briefing texas sb3 hemp ban0:00/153.2011881× On

Apr 09
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The 2026 Federal Hemp Ban: What Every Smoke Shop Owner Needs to Know Right Now

The hemp industry as you know it has an expiration

Apr 09