Publications Covering the Tobacco Shops, Cigar Stores Industry

C-Store Products print + online

Quarterly product-focused magazine from Winsight that reaches convenience retail buyers across all categories, including OTP and premium cigars/lighters; useful for merchandising and new item discovery.

https://www.cspdailynews.com/about-c-store-products Circulation: 60,000

Cigar & Spirits Magazine print + online

Lifestyle title pairing premium cigars with spirits culture; consumer-facing content (ratings, celebrity features). Circulation figure shown reflects estimated monthly website visits when print circulation is not publicly disclosed.

https://www.cigarandspirits.com Circulation: 73,205

Cigar Aficionado print + online

Flagship U.S. cigar lifestyle magazine from M. Shanken (ratings, Top 25, retail/lifestyle coverage); strong influence on premium cigar demand at tobacconists.

https://www.cigaraficionado.com Circulation: 252,000

Cigar Coop online

U.S.-based, news‑driven cigar site covering releases, legislative updates, trade shows and reviews; widely read by specialty tobacconists. Figure shown reflects estimated monthly visits.

https://cigar-coop.com Circulation: 38,400

Cigar Journal print + online

Global cigar magazine (quarterly; bilingual editions) with industry interviews, factory reports and retail culture. Figure shown reflects estimated monthly website visits when print circulation is not disclosed.

https://www.cigarjournal.com Circulation: 38,420

Cigar Snob Magazine print + online

Bi‑monthly U.S. cigar magazine with reviews, photography, retail lounge features and events. Figure shown reflects estimated monthly website visits when print circulation is not disclosed.

https://www.cigarsnobmag.com Circulation: 23,483

Cigar World online

Community/content hub owned by STG; publishes cigar education, brand hubs, and a U.S. store locator used by consumers seeking brick‑and‑mortar tobacconists. Figure shown is estimated monthly visits.

https://www.cigarworld.com Circulation: 58,800

Convenience Store News print + online

Trade brand serving convenience retailers with deep tobacco/OTP category coverage, research and retailer best practices; strong read among chains and independents.

https://www.csnews.com Circulation: 96,000

CSP Magazine print + online

Winsight’s flagship convenience retail magazine; consistent OTP/tobacco category reporting and policy insight for operators that sell cigars and tobacco.

https://www.cspdailynews.com Circulation: 100,000

CStore Decisions print + online

Monthly B2B title for convenience operators (plus annual Leaders in Convenience) with frequent OTP/tobacco features and retailer strategy.

https://cstoredecisions.com Circulation: 40,000

halfwheel online

Leading independent cigar news/reviews outlet known for granular trade‑show coverage and daily reporting; a go‑to for retailers monitoring new SKUs. Figure is estimated monthly visits.

https://halfwheel.com Circulation: 485,700

NACS Magazine print + online

Official magazine of the National Association of Convenience Stores; covers retail operations with routine tobacco/OTP category analysis. Figure shown reflects average monthly site visitors.

https://www.nacsmagazine.com Circulation: 4,750

NCD Monthly Insider print (trade)

Distributor‑published buyer’s book for convenience/tobacco category managers on the U.S. East Coast; mailed to retailers with additional show copies.

https://thencd.com/vpp/ Circulation: 24,000

The Cigar Authority podcast + website

Long‑running weekly cigar talk show popular with U.S. tobacconists and enthusiasts; interviews, retail insights and category trends. Figure shown reflects cumulative downloads.

https://thecigarauthority.podbean.com Circulation: 3,900,000

The Shelby Report print + online

Grocery/wholesale trade title with national editions; covers convenience and tobacco/OTP categories affecting regional tobacconists and c‑stores.

https://www.theshelbyreport.com Circulation: 74,000

Tobacco Asia print + online

Bi‑monthly trade magazine serving Asia/Middle East/Oceania tobacco sectors (including cigars), read by manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers.

https://www.tobaccoasia.com Circulation: 6,000

Tobacco Journal International print + online

International B2B tobacco trade publication (leaf to manufacturing to retail) read by senior executives; useful for global supply, regulation and equipment trends.

https://www.tobaccojournal.com Circulation: 6,000

Tobacco Reporter online

Historic tobacco trade brand transitioned to a digital news platform in 2025; continues covering global tobacco and nicotine supply‑chain topics relevant to specialty retailers. Print ceased; online reach not disclosed.

https://tobaccoreporter.com Circulation: 0

Today's Grocer print + online

Monthly U.S. B2B magazine reaching supermarket and convenience executives; includes tobacco/OTP category news impacting tobacco shop adjacencies.

https://www.todaysgrocer.com Circulation: 20,000

Food Trade News print + online

Mid‑Atlantic trade title (Food Trade News) with regular convenience and tobacco category coverage useful to regional tobacconists and cigar‑carrying retailers.

https://foodtradenews.com Circulation: 28,551