Commercial Humidor Displays: Adding Cigars To Your Business

In today’s competitive retail environment, corner store business owners are always looking for new ways to increase profits without overhauling operations. One of the most effective and surprisingly simple ways to generate more revenue is by adding premium cigars to your product mix.

Whether you operate a liquor store, smoke shop, convenience store, gas station, or even a golf course, cigars offer high margins and repeat customers. But cigars require proper storage and presentation to sell well. These humidors not only keep everything fresh but also provide a nice display that helps boost sales, impulse purchases, and average order values.

Convenience stores account for approximately 71% of all tobacco products sold in the U.S. (National Association of Convenience Stores, 2024), making it not only critical to get the storage, presentation, and compliance right, but also necessary. That’s where commercial humidors and point-of-sale displays from Trusted Home Goods come in.

🏪 What Types of Businesses Should Sell Cigars?

Cigars don’t just belong in cigar lounges anymore. Here’s where they thrive:

• Liquor Stores – Pair with whiskey, rum, and bourbon
• Gas Stations – Great impulse buys near lighters and tobacco
• Smoke Shops & Vape Stores – Expand your offerings beyond vapes
• Golf Course Pro Shops – A perfect pairing with a round of 18
• Convenience Stores – Tap into tobacco product buyers
• Hotels & Resorts – Ideal for gift shops or poolside sales
• Bars & Breweries – Partner with local cigar brands or bundle with drinks

💰 The Revenue Potential of Cigars

Here’s why cigars make a smart business move:

• High markup potential – Premium cigars can be purchased wholesale and sold at 100–300% markup.
• Repeat customers – Cigar smokers tend to be loyal and frequent buyers.
• Impulse buys – Cigars sell exceptionally well when placed near liquor, lighters, or checkout areas.
• Cross-sell opportunities – Boost sales of accessories like torch lighters, cutters, and humidity packs.
• Minimal space required – You don’t need to build a walk-in humidor. A compact display will do.

Why Retail Display Humidors Are Essential

1. Proper Storage 
2. Placement
3. Compliance
4. Sales and Revenues

Proper cigar store is essential. Changes in temperature and humidity can hurt cigars. If you don't store them right, they will dry out, crack, or lose their flavor. Retail display humidors solve this problem by keeping the climate steady and also acting as a display that grabs buyers' attention.

Wooden displays are made with Spanish cedar on the inside, which is a substance that keeps moisture in and keeps tobacco beetles away. An acrylic display is made of acrylic plastic which is commonly used in point of sale displays and meant for shorter term storage.  Many business display cabinets have glass or acrylic panels that let you see inside without letting too much moisture in.

Placement Strategies That Boost Sales. The location of your retail display humidors can make or break sales. According to research in retail psychology, products that are at eye level sell up to 35% more than those that are higher or lower. 

People who don't plan to buy cigars but see them at the counter may buy them nonetheless - this is referred to as an impulse sale. Alternatively, when you put bigger commercial humidor cabinets for your business along a side wall, they operate better because people can browse without stopping the flow of the store. Lighting is also important. LED strip lights inside commercial display draw attention to the cigars you are trying to sell.

Compliance and Legal Considerations. You have to follow federal, state, and municipal rules if you want to sell cigars at your store. First and foremost, you need a tobacco resale license which is issued by your state. Retailers must also limit access to adult buyers and often need point-of-sale cigar display cabinets that are covered or locked. In many places, cigars must also stay behind the counter or in closed display cabinets in stores so that kids can't get to them.

The Business of Cigars and How They Improve The Bottom Line. Several studies and industry reports indicate that point of sale (POS) displays significantly increase impulse buying and average order value (AOV). Here are some key findings:

Best Retail Display Humidor Options for Businesses

There's really only 3 options to consider:

• Countertop Display Humidors aka "Point of Sale" Humidors: These compact, affordable devices are designed to be placed near the cash register, making them easily visible. They are great for impulse buys and can contain between 50 and 200 cigars while keeping the humidity level steady. Found in small wooden displays or as acrylic displays

• Freestanding Glass-Front Cabinet Humidor aka "Commercial Humidors": A bigger choice that can hold hundreds or thousands of cigars and also look nice in your business as a beautiful display case. These cabinets are totally legal for storing tobacco and have tempered glass doors, LED lighting, and Spanish cedar interiors that make it easy for customers to browse around different cigar types.

• Humidor Room aka "Walk-In Humidors": These are best for establishments that have a separate area for smoking the cigars. They create a "cigar room" atmosphere that makes people want to browse. They are fully lined with Spanish cedar and use electric humidifiers to keep the cigars fresh. They offer more storage capacity than any other store and make the store feel like a real destination for cigar lovers.

Not all humidors are made the same way so the size of your store, your budget, and your sales approach will help you choose the ideal one. Small shops often start with small commercial display cigar humidors and if you have a lot of cigars or a big store, you might want to get commercial humidors for your business tobacco collections. 

Top Commercial Humidor Cabinets at Trusted Home Goods

If you plan on selling or have already established your cigar customer audience then investing in a large humidor display cabinet will go a long way. The beautiful presentation and volume of cigars will prove a difference maker in your business.

Humidor Supreme Display Tower – Large Humidor Cabinet

• Capacity: 4,000 cigars
• Design: Floor-standing wood cabinet with glass panels for full visibility
• Features: Spanish cedar interior, electric humidification configuration, lockable glass doors, built-in hygrometer
• Ideal for: High-traffic cigar shops, liquor stores, or dedicated cigar lounges
• Why it works: Full visibility, LED lighting, and secure locking make this a perfect long-term humidor cabinet for premium cigar displays.

Roosevelt Acrylic Commercial Cigar Humidor Display | Holds 250 Cigars

If space is limited, or you want to test cigar sales before fully committing, acrylic point-of-sale cigar displays are your best bet. These affordable and compact units make it easy to sell cigars where it matters most, at checkout.

• Material: Clear acrylic for 360° visibility
• Capacity: 200–250 cigars
• Design: Three-tiered step display with rear-opening panels
• Perfect for: Convenience stores, gas stations, and vape shops
• Why it works: Durable, easy to clean, and perfectly sized to sit right at the register for last-minute add-ons.

🧠 Final Thoughts: A Smart Business Upgrade

Adding cigars to your store is a strategic revenue generator. Whether you’re setting up a full humidor cabinet or testing the waters with a countertop POS display, you’ll see the benefits in profit margins, customer engagement, and store aesthetics.

At Trusted Home Goods, we carry everything you need to launch cigar sales in your store:

• ✅ Commercial humidor cabinets
• ✅ Countertop acrylic cigar displays
• ✅ Humidity packs
• ✅ Cigar accessories (cutters, lighters, ashtrays)
• ✅ Smoke Eaters

We specialize in curated solutions for businesses with bulk discounts, expert guidance, and a product line focused on performance and presentation.

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