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Universal Attraction: NWTN Home's Law of Physical Sales

Universal Attraction: NWTN Home's Law of Physical Sales

NWTN Home: Glass That Feels Like Home (and Sells) Born from over a decade of design work in the tabletop world, NWTN Home turns classic houseware cues into “homeware for the high-minded.” The founders’ evergreen passion for cannabis meets an admiration for heirloom glass and barware, resulting in a meticulous, slow-it-down design process where form is as intentional as function. The collection draws from a private archive of vintage inspirations, then reimagines them in thick, …
Nov 19th 2025 Smoke Monkey
Love at First Lookah: Devices That Turn Heads (and Profit)

Love at First Lookah: Devices That Turn Heads (and Profit)

Lookah has been designing crowd-pleasing head-shop staples for more than 15 years, evolving from its roots in premium glass to a full lineup of e-rigs, dab pens, electric dab straws, and 510 batteries. Founded in 2009, the brand’s playful designs and reliable performance keep repeat customers coming, while its glass pedigree (under Lookah Glass and sister sub-brands) lends serious credibility on the shelf. For retailers, sourcing Lookah through a wholesale partner with fast California ship …
Nov 19th 2025 Smoke Monkey
Cabin Fever: The Alpine Collection Trailblazers That Spruce Up Any Case

Cabin Fever: The Alpine Collection Trailblazers That Spruce Up Any Case

A Closer Look at MJ Arsenal’s Alpine Collection Lace up your merch boots—MJ Arsenal’s Alpine Collection brings a cabin-chic vibe to the glass case with clean borosilicate lines and milled black walnut accents. It’s the kind of look that says “après-smoke,” not “gear shed,” with compact forms that feel sturdy enough for a bluebird day and polished enough for the lodge. Think of Alpine as your trail map to tidy assortments: consistent materi …
Nov 19th 2025 Smoke Monkey
So Fresh, So Clean: Formula 420 & Formula 710 Cleaners for Every Sticky Situation

So Fresh, So Clean: Formula 420 & Formula 710 Cleaners for Every Sticky Situation

A Quick Dip into Formula 420 History Before “one-minute clean” became the counter catchphrase, Formula 420 pioneered the original complete 1-minute cleaner for glass, metal, Pyrex, and ceramic—powered by its exclusive AbrasivAction™ technology. The idea was simple but store-shifting: skip the soak and scrub, shake → rinse → enjoy, and send customers home with a bottle that brings them back for repeats. Fast-forward to today and the brand is celebrating 25+ years …
Nov 14th 2025 Smoke Monkey
The Dab Lab vs. The Air Affair: Puffco vs. Storz & Bickel

The Dab Lab vs. The Air Affair: Puffco vs. Storz & Bickel

If the vapor world were a high-school movie, Puffco would be the cool robotics club winning state with a self-balancing smart rig, and Storz & Bickel would be the valedictorian who reverse-engineered hot air and made it German-grade. Both pack serious sales gravity—just with different orbits. The Vibe Check Puffco: Sleek, connected, and concentrate-forward. Think smart e-rigs and modular systems that make hash approachable for the “tap-to-temp” crowd. The lineup spans co …
Nov 14th 2025 Smoke Monkey
The Matte Pack: GRAV Sandblasted Bestsellers for Retailers

The Matte Pack: GRAV Sandblasted Bestsellers for Retailers

Meet GRAV’s Sandblasted Collection Texture matte-ers. GRAV took five proven crowd-pleasers, gave them a frosty sandblasted makeover, and boom—instant “feel-good” glass that grips attention and grips hands. For retailers, that means merch that photographs beautifully, hides fingerprints, and turns case traffic into quick ring-ups. Below are five easy add-ons your staff can Sherlock… we mean, spot… from a mile away. GRAV Sandblasted Pebble Spoon The …
Nov 13th 2025 Smoke Monkey
Take a Hike: New Puffco Colorways for Natural Profits

Take a Hike: New Puffco Colorways for Natural Profits

If your customers have been waiting for fresh colors and an easy on-ramp to smart dabbing, the trio to watch this season is: the Pivot in Pine, plus the New Peak in Pine and Canyon. These arrive with the kind of brand recognition that makes your demo counter a destination, and the specs that turn lookers into loyalists. Let’s rustle through the leaves, shall we? The Pivot (Pine) slides into the “everyday carry” category with pocketable form, Puffco’s 3D Chamber heating, f …
Nov 7th 2025 Smoke Monkey
MJ Arsenal for B2B: Ghosts, Glass, and Gotta-Have-It Gear for Your Smoke Shop

MJ Arsenal for B2B: Ghosts, Glass, and Gotta-Have-It Gear for Your Smoke Shop

If your shelves could talk, they’d boo-g you to stock MJ Arsenal. The Denver-based innovators have turned compact, high-function glass into an entire retail language—mini rigs that punch above their weight, clever bubblers customers can actually afford, and accessories that make fan-favorite e-rigs feel brand new. For Fall 2025, they’ve gone full Hallo-win, dropping their 8th Annual Limited Edition Halloween Collection alongside ongoing bestsellers like the Martian® Blunt B …
Oct 9th 2025 Smoke Monkey
Peak Profits by Proxy: Puffco’s New Device & Add-Ons for Retail

Peak Profits by Proxy: Puffco’s New Device & Add-Ons for Retail

If your customers ask for Puffco by name, you already know how fast these devices move once they hit the case. The new Puffco Proxy levels that demand up with a refined design, upgraded performance, and a fresh wave of glass attachments that make point-of-sale upsells effortless. Below is your shop-first briefing—what changed, how it stacks up to Peak and Peak Pro, and which accessories to bundle for higher basket sizes. What’s New With the Proxy (and Why It Matters for Shops) Puffc …
Sep 26th 2025 Smoke Monkey
Sip Happens: The Zenco “Vapor by the Glass” Trend Your Store Can’t Miss

Sip Happens: The Zenco “Vapor by the Glass” Trend Your Store Can’t Miss

If you’ve heard customers talk about “drinking” their vapor, they weren’t just high on wordplay—they were probably talking about Zenco, the brand that popularized vapor by the glass. Zenco’s tabletop vaporizers auto-fill a glass “cup” with dense, flavorful vapor you literally sip—an experience that’s equal parts showpiece and crowd-pleaser. For smoke shops and consumption lounges, that combo pours directly into traffic, ticket size, and …
Sep 26th 2025 Smoke Monkey