Totally Wicked, one of the UK’s oldest and largest family-owned vape retailers, has been acquired by Wittyace UK Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and ultimately owned by Hong Kong-based Wittyace Hk Holding Limited. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but filings with the UK’s Companies House confirm that Wittyace now holds at least a 75% controlling stake in the Lancashire-based company.
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The United States is currently facing a flood of unauthorized, often flavored, disposable e-cigarettes, with the vast majority originating from manufacturing hubs in China. Despite a regulatory framework designed to control the market and protect youth, a complex and often brazen supply chain has emerged, leveraging a network of U.S.-based middlemen – including customs brokers and obscure distribution companies – to navigate import hurdles and place these illegal products onto store shelves nationwide. A deep dive into customs data, regulatory filings, and industry insights reveals a shadow economy operating in plain sight, posing significant challenges for federal enforcement agencies and public health officials alike.
Read moreSmoking continues to be a major global health problem, causing over eight million premature deaths annually, including 1.3 million from secondhand smoke, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). New analysis reveals that Indonesia, China, and South Korea have some of the highest smoking rates globally, particularly driven by an overwhelming prevalence among men.
Read moreHong Kong is set to enforce a ban on the possession and use of e-cigarettes in public spaces as early as mid-2026. This move comes as part of the government’s broader strategy to protect youth and further reduce smoking rates across the city.
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