New research indicates a rapid expansion of vaping retailers across Scotland. The study finds that the number of shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities increases by 28%. Both reports describe this growth as part of a broader “boom” in high-street vape outlets, raising questions about why vape shops are becoming more common in local shopping areas. The research also highlights where the expansion is most noticeable. One report says the increase is concentrated in the most deprived areas, suggesting a pattern in how vape shops are distributed across communities. While the coverage focuses on the scale and location of the shop growth, it does not attribute the trend to a single cause. Instead, it frames the findings as a starting point for understanding the factors driving the growth, including how vape products reach consumers through retail networks. The reports present the figures as research findings and emphasize the concentration in deprived locations alongside the overall increase in outlets.