smokers make the successful switch to the UK ’ s leading smoking-cessation method . UKVIA members expressed their joy at finally being able to reopen their stores after the lengthy lockdown .
VPZ director Doug Mutter said that he was already seeing demand from smokers in the run up to the campaign .
He said : “ It has been over a year now that smokers have been struggling with getting expert advice and the selection of products they need from specialist retailers . “ Vaping retailers have been the last remaining service where people can get help and advice on how best to quit smoking , so we are fully expecting a very busy couple of months . “ We are fully committed to achieving a tobacco-free country by 2030 and , with our expert staff now able to reopen the stores , we are ready to help any smoker make the switch .”
Mutter ’ s sentiments were echoed by Oxford Vapours managing director , Dan Greenall . Greenall expressed the key role bricks and mortar stores play in helping smokers find the right alternatives and eventually switching for good .
Greenall said : “ Vaping is personal and guidance is essential to ensure a successful switch attempt . Education through brick and mortar retail is the best way to help people looking to make a switch to the less harmful alternative .
“ This couldn ’ t have come at a better time for smokers looking to quit with the UKVIA recently launching VApril 2021 – a dedicated educational campaign to help inform adult smokers of the options available to them and to support those wanting to switch on to vaping . “ Now we can reopen our stores we are truly able help people make the switch and support the Government ’ s efforts for a smoke-free England by 2030 .”
“ With our expert staff now able to reopen the stores , we are ready to help any smoker make the switch .”
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