Key takeaway: According to the Otago Daily Times, new research shows that the number of vape shops in New Zealand far exceeds KFC and McDonald's chain restaurants. At present, specialty vape retail...
According to European intelligence, recent reports from the Otago Daily Times indicate that the number of vape shops in New Zealand far exceeds that of KFC and McDonald's. Currently, the number of specialized vape retailers is four times greater than that of McDonald's and KFC, and it also surpasses the number of community pharmacies nationwide. Since that study, the number of specialized vape shops has nearly doubled.
▲ Comment: This is a shocking statistic, with the number of e-cigarettes exceeding that of KFC and McDonald's chains. It also reflects the popularity and prosperity of the e-cigarette industry in New Zealand. However, New Zealand is currently strengthening restrictions on certain aspects of the vaping industry, such as store distances. Currently, there are 645 specialized vape retailers (SVRs) in New Zealand, and by the end of March this year, an additional 534 applications have been approved. The country allows regular stores to sell e-cigarettes with tobacco, menthol, or mint flavors, while specialized stores classified as R18 can sell the full range of flavors. An increasing number of small retailers, often dairy shop owners, are entering the market.
