When can vape shops reopen?
Lockdown easing is set to follow a 4-step plan which sees different businesses and activities reopen at different times. Non-essential retail shops are expected to open as part of Step 2, which is from the 12 th April under current guidance. This will include vape shops.
Will vape shops need to put in place COVID secure rules when reopening?
Yes. Government guidance states that COVID-secure guidance must continue to be adhered to across all businesses. It is likely that this will continue for some time. A further review into longer term measures which have been put in place to control the virus.
What other guidance needs to be followed when vape shops reopen?
Keeping up to date with COVID secure guidance is going to be essential for businesses including vape shops to ensure that you are adhering to all of the relevant guidance and protecting your employees and customers from the risks of COVID-19.
Will your vape shop insurance be impacted?
If your vape shop is closed at the moment then you need to ensure that you have been in touch with your insurer and discussed any issues linked to unoccupied premises to ensure that your insurance is not impacted by your business being temporarily closed.