Shopify
Active ENDS product ban with automatic suspension after the deadline. Store termination possible for non-compliance.
Shopify ENDS ban · deadline July 8, 2026
Your vape store deserves a platform that won't shut you down.
Shopify is removing ENDS products. BigCommerce will likely follow. We build custom open-source commerce sites for wholesale, retail, or both — with payment processing connections and full migration from Shopify and BigCommerce.
- 30+
- Years in e-commerce development
- Since 2012
- Building vape commerce sites
- 100%
- Open-source — you own everything
Migration
Rebuild on open-source.
Full Shopify and BigCommerce migration — SEO preserved, vape compliance built in, and payment processing connected. You own the platform.
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Ready to get out? Done.
Do not want to rebuild? Submit your store and we will match you with a qualified buyer — fast, confidential, no migration required.
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Launch with dropship fulfillment.
We build your storefront. Our fulfillment partner — one of the largest in the industry, 100,000 sq ft — ships every order.
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Platforms are closing the door on vape merchants
Reuters reported that Shopify is barring vape sales as U.S. authorities crack down on the illegal ENDS industry. Merchants are receiving notices requiring removal of all electronic nicotine delivery systems — e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporizers, parts, and refills — by July 8, 2026.
BigCommerce
Expected to follow suit. Hosted SaaS platforms can change acceptable use policies overnight — with no appeal that saves your business.
The alternative
Open-source commerce on infrastructure you control. No platform terms can delete your catalog or freeze your revenue.
How we help
Everything you need to leave hosted platforms behind
Explore what we build, the open-source stacks we deploy, how migration protects your SEO, and how we connect payments for ENDS merchants.
What we build
Wholesale, retail, or both
B2B distribution, DTC retail, or one catalog running both — built on platforms that model your business instead of fighting it.
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Stacks you actually own
Vectis Commerce, MedusaJS, and WooCommerce — you control the code, data, and hosting. No SaaS terms can shut you down.
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Leave Shopify, keep your SEO
301 redirects, preserved metadata, sitemaps, and Search Console handoff — so rankings and traffic carry over, not reset.
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Processors who understand vape
High-risk gateway connections built into checkout from day one — Authorize.net, NMI, and other ENDS-friendly providers.
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Common questions about ENDS commerce migration
Quick answers below — each linked guide has the full article for SEO and AI discovery.
Why is Shopify banning vape and ENDS stores?
Shopify is prohibiting the sale of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) — including e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporizers, parts, and refills — due to changes in legal restrictions. Merchants must remove ENDS products by July 8, 2026 or face product suspension and possible store termination.
What is ENDS Commerce?
ENDS Commerce builds and migrates open-source e-commerce sites for vape and ENDS merchants. We specialize in wholesale, retail, and combined B2B/B2C stores that cannot be deplatformed by hosted SaaS terms-of-service changes.
Will I lose my SEO rankings when I migrate off Shopify?
Not if migration is done correctly — and that is part of every ENDS Commerce build. We map existing indexed URLs, implement 301 redirects, preserve title tags and meta descriptions, rebuild structured data, submit sitemaps, and reconfigure Google Search Console so organic traffic and link equity carry over to your new open-source store.
What is the best alternative to Shopify for vape stores?
The best Shopify alternative for vape stores is open-source commerce you own — not another hosted SaaS. ENDS Commerce builds on Vectis Commerce, MedusaJS, or WooCommerce with PACT Act compliance, excise tax, wholesale features, and high-risk payment routing built in.
Can you migrate my store from Shopify or BigCommerce?
Yes. We audit your catalog, customers, orders, integrations, and SEO footprint; build on an open-source platform you control; and migrate data with minimal downtime. We handle redirects, metadata, age verification, payment routing, and shipping rules.
What e-commerce platforms do you build on?
We deploy MedusaJS, Vectis Commerce, and WooCommerce depending on your needs. All are open source — you own the code, data, and hosting. Vectis is recommended for enterprise B2B and B2C on one engine.
Do you help with vape payment processing?
Yes. ENDS is a high-risk category and most standard gateways will not onboard vape merchants. We connect you with payment processors and gateways experienced in ENDS, including Authorize.net, NMI, and other high-risk providers.
Do you integrate with order platforms and ERPs?
Yes. We integrate with order management and fulfillment platforms such as Pipe17 and Openship, and ERP systems including Odoo, Acumatica, and NetSuite as part of custom builds.
Who is behind ENDS Commerce?
ENDS Commerce is a team-led practice — developers, integrators, and compliance specialists with 30+ years of combined e-commerce experience. The team has built PACT Act compliance, vape excise tax engines, and ENDS-specific features since 2012.
Do you build vape-specific compliance features?
Yes. Our team builds PACT Act compliance workflows, multi-jurisdiction excise tax calculation, age verification, state and local shipping restrictions, wholesale license verification, and product classification for nicotine content and volume — features generic e-commerce platforms do not include.
How much does ENDS Commerce cost?
Platform plans start at $199.99 per month plus 5% of sales, with Growth at $399.99/month plus 2.5% and Scale at $999.99/month plus 0.5%. Enterprise is custom-quoted and can be structured as a fixed fee, monthly fee, revenue share, or any negotiated combination for multi-brand and high-volume operators. You can self-setup at no additional fee, or add migration and setup services starting at $999.99 depending on SKU count, custom features, and whether you are migrating from Shopify or BigCommerce.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote questionnaire at endscommerce.com — include your platform, SKU count, business model (wholesale, retail, or both), timeline, and integration needs. We typically respond within one business day with a tailored proposal.
Let's build your next ENDS store before the deadline
Migration, compliance, payments, and a platform you own. Tell us what you sell and we'll scope it.