Image: AI illustration of a generic storefront. Closure source: Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations WARN notice dated Nov. 4, 2026.

The VOLCANO eCigs shop at Aiea's Westridge Shopping Center is headed for its final days.

Jocor Enterprises LLC, which does business as VOLCANO eCigs, notified the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations on Nov. 4 that it will permanently close its retail operations on Dec. 31.

The closure covers all 13 of the company's Hawaii stores, including the Aiea location at 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite B109.

The state's notice lists those 13 shops and does not include a Pearl City location. The company's store locator likewise has no Pearl City shop; besides Aiea, the nearest other West Oahu stores on that list are in Waipahu-Waikele and Wahiawa.

About 56 employees are expected to be affected, with most separating from the company on Dec. 31.

A limited number may stay through Jan. 15, 2027, to help with closeout work, according to the notice, which says the layoffs are expected to be permanent.

The company cited changes in Hawaii's regulatory environment for electronic smoking products.

New state laws taking effect Jan. 1 prohibit the sale of disposable e-cigarette devices and allow only products authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Hawaii News Now reported.

VOLCANO, which has been in business since 2009 and bills itself as Hawaii's original vape shop, has stores on three islands.

Chief operating officer Scott Rasak told Hawaii News Now he believes the new rules could push sales toward an unregulated black market without enforcement.

Supporters of the laws, including state House Consumer Protection and Commerce Chair Scot Matayoshi, say they target flavored products that appeal to young people and aim to prevent nicotine addiction among students.

Affected employees will receive written separation notices with information on final pay, benefits continuation, unemployment insurance and workforce assistance, according to the notice.

The company has said it is willing to work with the state on Rapid Response and reemployment services.

Workers looking for help can contact the state Workforce Development Division at (808) 586-8877.