Licensed & Tobacco Category Guide 2025

TOBACCO & HEAT NOT BURN Brought to you by: Plan for Profit 57 Vape The Tobacco & Vapes Bill Vape usage shifted in 2024/25 as consumers moved from 600-puff disposables to larger-fill ‘next-gen’ formats in the ‘Legal Big Puff’ category. 3 +5% The Government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which includes key proposals affecting the convenience retail sector. These are: Legal Big Puff reached 23% market share in February 2025, up from 12% six months prior. 3 Stock only compliant products with responsible flavours, packaging, and marketing. Revenue grew approximately 66% over six months. 3 REVENUE +66% OVER 6 MONTHS Licensing scheme for selling tobacco, vapes, nicotine products, and accessories. Powers to restrict vape and other nicotine products’ packaging, flavours, and in-store display. STAY UPDATED ON TOBACCO AND VAPING LEGISLATION A generational ban on tobacco sales to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009. 12% 23% FEB 2025 SEPT 2024 ACS website Government website Check the Plan for Profit website for the latest range advice.