EVENTS
THOR JUICE/THE VAPOUR ROOM, CRAWLEY
9 SEPTEMBER, 2017
Normally the Vapouround bus is the centre of attention
wherever it goes. But with the Thor Juice truck pumping
out vapour and Thor himself striding around dishing out
liquids, we had stiff competition at the big opening of The
Vapour Room in Crawley.
The Vapour Room is a family-run enterprise that began in
2013. Thanks in part to their iconic Thor Juice and Loki
ranges and their sterling customer service, The Vapour
Room has established a signifi cant presence. The Crawley
store is their tenth to open.
Owner Thoren Webster got into vaping while working as a
tiler and builder. He was smoking 20-30 roll-ups a day and
was looking for a cheaper and less-harmful alternative.
“I started going to a local vape shop which is where I met
Katy. I was her customer and now she’s my wife and
business partner.”
The line between friend, colleague and customer has
blurred over the years. It’s hard to tell which is which when
I pop into the shop throughout the day. This welcoming
atmosphere keeps Thoren’s customers coming back.
“We work hard but we also like to have a laugh with each
other and with our customers”.
Local competition is rife – there are two other vape shops
on Church Walk alone. While acknowledging the challenge,
Thoren believes that his staff’s knowledge and friendliness
makes The Vapour Room stand out from the rest.
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