LED header cabinet vs. open tobacco rack vs. gondola end cap
Three ways to merchandise cigarettes, vapor, and nicotine pouches behind the counter. They differ mainly in security, visibility, and how much back-counter depth they need.
| Consideration | LED header cabinetWe manufacture this | Open tobacco rack | Gondola end cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product security | Lockable plexiglass doors and a locking storage base | None — product is reachable | None — open sales floor |
| Visibility | Illuminated header plus lit shelves | Ambient store lighting only | High foot-traffic exposure |
| Footprint | Back-counter run, 54" or 90" tall | Back-counter or wall run | Aisle end, sales floor |
| Facings per 3ft section | 14 pusher facings per shelf, up to 12 shelves | Similar facings, no locking option | Depends on shelf pitch |
| Best fit | Age-restricted product behind the counter | Low-shrink categories or staffed pick-up | Non-restricted impulse product |
Bottom line: Choose an LED header cabinet when the product is age-restricted or high-shrink and lives behind the counter — the locking doors and storage base are the reason to spend more. Choose an open rack when nothing needs to be locked and you want the lowest cost per facing. Keep gondola end caps for product that can sit on the open sales floor.





















