If you’re still running your smoke shop like it’s 2018, you’re already behind. The key to staying relevant in 2025? Foot traffic. Curiosity. Impulse buys. You need products that make people stop, laugh, explore, and most importantly—spend.
These next 25 items are unexpected, yes—but they're rooted in real retail psychology. They create excitement, drive repeat visits, and stack revenue where you didn’t think possible.
Let’s build a smoke shop that actually sells.
1. High-End Zippo-Style Watches
They don’t light anything—but they look like they could. Hybrid lighter-inspired watch faces pull in attention and give your store a unique, edgy flair.
2. Energy Supplements & Brain Boosters
Legal, safe nootropics like Rhodiola, Alpha Brain, or Lion’s Mane capsules. Market them as “smoke-and-focus” kits and position them next to your impulse checkout display.
3. Premium Playing Cards & Dice Sets
Think poker nights, collectors, and stoners who love details. Foil-stamped decks and metal dice work great for gifting and repeat traffic.
4. Vinyl Records & Turntable Accessories
Retro is gold. Stock a rotating mix of used and new records with slipmats, cleaning kits, or portable turntables. Vibe sells.
5. Japanese Incense & Burner Sets
Refined. Ritualistic. Adds class to your store. Keep high-margin cone and stick incense paired with ceramic or wooden burners.
6. Exotic Hot Sauces
Shock value. Flavor value. Collector value. Line them up like a gallery and encourage sampling if possible.
7. Old-School Candy & Soda
Retro sweets and sodas like Faygo, Jones, and old-school taffy. They tap into nostalgia and make people want to grab something small with their regular order.
8. Knife Displays / EDC Tools
EDC culture (Everyday Carry) is massive. Pocket knives, multitools, and novelty gear fly off shelves with the right display.
9. Tarot Cards & Crystals
The metaphysical crowd overlaps with your market more than you think. Stock entry-level decks, healing stones, and guides.
10. Flash Tattoo Books & Temporary Tattoo Kits
Stoners and tattoo culture are cousins. Flash sheets, rub-ons, and temporary tattoo kits draw people in and keep them browsing.
11. Lockpicking Kits (Legal Practice Sets)
Totally legal. Totally fun. These appeal to the curious, the rebellious, and the DIY crowd. Display with a padlock demo station for effect.
12. High-End Sketchbooks & Art Supplies
Premium paper, fine-line pens, and stoner-friendly art markers. Great add-ons and bundle potential with your incense or vape accessories.
13. Novelty Coffee Beans / Local Roasts
Wake-and-bake is still real. Curate bold, offbeat roasts with eye-catching packaging. Bonus: build local partnerships to cross-promote.
14. Local Honey & Bee Products (CBD-Free)
Natural, versatile, and wellness-oriented. Appeals to the sober crowd too, and looks great in an eco-friendly section.
15. Limited-Edition Action Figures or Collectibles
Counterculture icons like Rick & Morty, anime heroes, or horror figures. These bring collectors into your store—and collectors spend.
16. Vintage Magazines (Mad, Playboy, Rolling Stone)
Stock a few bins with curated nostalgia. People flip, laugh, and end up buying more than they planned. It’s entertainment disguised as product.
17. Board Games & Adult Party Games
Cards Against Humanity. What Do You Meme. Stoner-themed trivia. These play great in groups and make the register ring.
18. Grooming Kits (Beard Oils, Trimmers, etc.)
Target the modern smoker with beard care, scalp oil, or nose hair trimmers. These elevate your store’s utility.
19. Booklets: Urban Legends, Psychedelic History, Grow Guides
Low price, high interest. These mini books often get picked up “just because” and teach while they sell.
20. Phone Accessories (Cables, Mounts, Cases)
People always forget chargers. Offer premium cables, weed-themed phone grips, or vape-compatible car mounts.
21. Car Air Fresheners (Novelty or Premium)
They kill the smell and raise your brand game. Stock funny scents, long-lasting pucks, or luxury oil diffusers for cars.
22. Socks & Boxers with Wild Prints
Impulse gold. The more ridiculous the design, the faster they sell. Think weed leaves, pizza, or alien abduction.
23. Retro Lighters & Flame Toys
Tesla coils. Plasma balls. Touch-free arc lighters. These move fast because they’re fun, even when they aren’t technically for smoking.
24. Refrigerated Drinks with a Twist
Yerba mate, cactus water, hemp-infused tea (non-THC), or niche imports. Get a small fridge and label it “Weird Sips.”
25. Subscription Boxes & Mystery Grab Bags
Curate your own. Rotate product themes. Add slow sellers, seasonal picks, and a surprise or two. The thrill of mystery = repeat visits.
Let’s Wrap This Up
Want to build a smoke shop that prints money?
Stop thinking like a smoke shop.
Start thinking like a culture hub.
These 25 items won’t replace your core products—but they’ll drive the curiosity, conversions, and repeat traffic your competitors are still dreaming about.
Bonus Tip: Set up a “WTF Is This?” zone by your front counter. Highlight 5–7 of these items weekly. Change it up. Keep people guessing. Make your store the one they tell their friends about.
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