GVWS Editorial Author
Carlos Perry
Managing Partner • Got Vape Wholesale
"Successful retailers aren't built by chasing trends—they're built through informed inventory decisions, trusted supplier relationships, and consistent category management."
About the Author
About Carlos Perry
Carlos Perry is the Managing Partner of Got Vape Wholesale and has helped independent smoke shops, vape shops, dispensaries, and convenience retailers grow their businesses since 2001. With more than two decades of experience in wholesale distribution, merchandising, inventory planning, and product development, he provides practical guidance that helps retailers make informed purchasing decisions and build profitable product assortments.
Background
Professional Background
Carlos Perry has spent more than two decades building wholesale distribution businesses and developing products for the independent retail market. As Managing Partner of Got Vape Wholesale, he works directly with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to evaluate emerging product categories, strengthen merchandising strategies, and improve inventory performance. His experience includes wholesale operations, category management, ecommerce, product development, supplier relationships, and retail growth strategy.
Editorial Role
Editorial Responsibilities
Provides executive oversight and subject matter expertise for educational content published by the GVWS Resource Center. Carlos reviews articles covering wholesale business strategy, inventory planning, merchandising, emerging product categories, supplier relationships, and retail operations to ensure content is accurate, practical, and valuable for independent retailers.
Editorial Approach
Editorial Philosophy
Carlos believes the best educational content is built on real-world experience, transparency, and practical application. His editorial philosophy is centered on helping independent retailers make confident inventory decisions through objective product education, merchandising strategy, and insights gained from decades of wholesale distribution and supplier relationships.
Recent Resources
Resources by Carlos Perry
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Editorial Standards
GVWS Resource Standards
Every article published by the Got Vape Wholesale Resource Center is reviewed for clarity, retailer relevance, and practical business value.
Educational resources are periodically updated to reflect evolving product categories, manufacturer specifications, and industry developments when available.
