Licensed & Tobacco Category Guide 2025

29 Licensed & Tobacco Category Guide 2025/26 This guide is a quick and easy tool which identifies core range products and bestsellers, supporting Independent Retailers to maximise sales and profit in store. Core Range Process The dedication of the Plan for Profit team lies in developing a core range, guided by unbiased, channel-specific, and data-driven decisions, to assist Independent Retailers in optimising their retail space and maximising sales potential. We use SmartView Convenience, the most representative EPOS data for Symbols & Independents, along with insights from industry experts such as NielsenIQ, Circana, and Lumina. We also use sales and trend data from suppliers and Unitas Wholesalers to provide our range recommendations. Increased World Beer space within Beer & Lager. Introduction of Cocktails within ARTD. Mark Langohr Category Controller Understanding the guide Scan the QR code to find Reduced Risk range recommendations, as well as updates on legislation, including the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. These products have been newly added to the core range. Products marked with these icons are region-specific. Visit the Plan for Profit Website and App for regional planograms and range information. This product is a price marked pack (PMP). Product information. NEW BEST PMP Black Storm 1x500ml Cider 7.5% This symbol means either of these products can be stocked. This product is a best seller (BEST). Consolidated range to reflect market behaviour & maximise impact. Launch of 5cl formats, fastest growing format within Spirits. NEW FOR 2025 Product imagery.