Here at eJuices.co, we are here not only to provide the latest vape products to wholesale customers but also tips and tricks on how to get your vape shop or retail establishment to generate the most foot traffic and revenue possible. What are some of the ways you can get this accomplished? In our Vape Success Series (VSS), we’ll be covering some ways to get you the most foot traffic.
Word of Mouth
Word of mouth—it’s the oldest marketing trick in the book and still very successful. In a world full of online reviews, word of mouth definitely carries as customers look for the best place to buy their vape products. Whether you’re the only shop in town or one of many seeking a piece of the pie that is vape customers, word of mouth can be beneficial to get customers in the door and asking about the latest products.
For example, you can run a 20% off sale on certain products and promote it via social media, email, or other avenues. Having a social media presence and ways to reach your customers through direct marketing such as email or text is another way to quickly interact with your customers if you’re having a sale, promotion, or another event. Even flyers and brochures can make an impact. Encourage your customers to leave online reviews of your place on Google or Yelp to spread awareness of your shop more quickly.
Use eJuices.co Reports
Not sure what to purchase? You can always utilize our WSBAM reports. We use the latest data aggregated from wholesale and retail customers around the United States to find out what vape products are selling best in a certain area. Make sure you also talk to your customers to see what is trending for them as well—there is no such thing as too much data when you want to help increase foot traffic to your shop.
Incentivizing Purchases
With customers switching to vaping every day as a harm reduction technique, there might be someone who may be unaware of how to start their vaping experience. Everyone is at a different point in their vaping journey. That being said, you may want to charge a small fee to sample various products in your store and encourage customers to make a purchase. There are lots of customers who may not know what their favorite eJuice is, either, and that’s why you may want to offer samples (i.e. $1 to sample three different eJuices).
Customer Service
Providing excellent customer service is another important thing not only in the vape business but for any business for that matter. Knowledge of your products as well as guiding the customer experience from the second they walk into your store and even after they make a purchase is vital. For example, if your customers prefer fruit flavors, you may want to have them prominently displayed in your store.
Advocate For Vapers
As a wholesale customer, you want to take action to preserve the right to access flavors. Being the voice in your community on vape could help your business for the better. If you’re up to date on the latest federal legislation (H.R. 2339) or the stances of your local, state, or federal politicians, it could be worth it to share this with your customers. They can then take action against any proposed flavor bans or other legislation that may affect your business negatively. Encourage your customers to advocate for the industry—vapers are, after all, passionate people! If you have a very loyal customer base, the opportunities are endless.
That’s all for this edition of our Vape Success Series. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always contact your eJuices.co account manager or sales representative.