This is a well-established vape retail shop that has served its local community for over five years (brand founded 2015, physical shop since 2020). The business is owner-operated with zero employees, generating £76,644 in annual gross revenue — virtually all of it through the physical shop using Shopify POS. The owner is selling to pursue other opportunities and is offering a complete, ready-to-trade handover to the right buyer.
What You Get
This is a complete going concern. Everything is included:
All stock (2,822 units, £4,475 at cost) — e-liquids, nic salts, nic shots, pod kits, coils, pods, hardware, batteries, and accessories from brands including Vaporesso, Voopoo, Geekvape, Bar 5000, V4POUR, Doozy, Aspire, Six Licks, Just Juice, and more
All shop fixtures, display units, counters, signage, and fittings
Fully operational Shopify store, plus complete Shopify POS setup with full order history
Domain name
All customer purchase data and order history (thousands of transactions — a goldmine for marketing)
All social media accounts and brand assets
Established trade accounts with UK distributors — order from day one, no waiting to set up new accounts
The Numbers
Annual gross revenue (last 12 months): £76,644 across 4,883 orders.
Because this is a Shopify-run business — both in-store and online — the buyer inherits complete, transparent financial records from day one. No cash black holes, no estimated figures. Every sale is logged.
Top-selling products include Vaporesso XROS pods (£31,090 all-time), Head Shot nicotine shots (3,585 orders all-time), Bar 5000 nic salts, Geekvape Q Pods, and a wide V4POUR e-liquid range — all highly repeat-purchase consumables that bring customers back week after week.
Why This Business Works
Vaping customers are habitual buyers. Once they find a product and a shop they trust, they return regularly. This business has over five years of that trust built in, reflected in a strong local customer base and a brand that's established in its community.
Why It's Simple to Buy
The seller is a sole trader with zero employees. There are:
No shares to transfer
No company accounts to audit
No TUPE employment obligations
No complex corporate structure
You buy the assets and the lease, and you're trading. It really is that clean.
The premises are rented, and the seller will actively work with the landlord to arrange a lease assignment or support you in negotiating a new lease. The current lease has approximately 2 years and 8 months remaining.
Who Should Buy This?
Ideal for a first-time business buyer looking for a ready-made retail operation, or an existing vape retailer looking to add a second location. You don't need prior industry experience — the seller is happy to provide a full handover and introductions to trade distributors.
KEY FACTS
Business Type Retail Industry Vape / E-Cigarette
Location Lincoln Established 2015 (brand); shop since 2020
Employees 0 (owner-operated)
Reason for Sale Owner pursuing other opportunities
Annual Turnover £76,644 gross (all channels, last 12 months) Net Profit / SDE£32,775 (SA302 2024-25)
Stock at Cost £4,475+
Fixtures & Fittings Included (~£1,500)
Website – Included
Lease has ~2 years 8 months remaining
Asking Price £67,500
