In the Pursuit of Passion: Celebrating 15 Years of Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje Cigars
With two popular premium cigar companies under his belt and having reached a milestone anniversary in the industry, Pete Johnson’s passion for cigars remains...
Top 50 Tobacco Outlet Chains of the Year
Tobacco outlets are typically defined as establishments that sell tobacco and tobacco products, such as cigarettes. In addition to being standalone stores, tobacco outlets...
Freedom Fighters: NicoGen Pharma Solutions’ Rogue Product Line
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local governments continue to introduce new anti-tobacco laws and regulations, new tobacco products hitting store...
How to Survive and Thrive as a Tobacconist Today
Why do some stores thrive while others struggle? While some factors, such as having a great location, are obvious, there are lots of more...
The Fighter: The Matt Booth & Room101 Story, Part 1
This is a story of resilience, tenacity and perseverance. It has all of the ingredients of a binge-worthy Netflix drama, but it’s not at...
6 Steps to a Hip Cigar Lounge
Operating a top tobacco outlet business does not necessarily go hand-in-hand with running a cool cigar lounge. Part of the trick is knowing where...
A Happy Return
Pipe smokers and premium tobacco retailers are surely rejoicing over the news that some of the best-known—and most-loved—tobacco blends are at last returning to...
Brave New World: Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches
The tobacco enjoyment landscape is rapidly changing. As sales of combustible cigarettes continue their downward trend, convenience store owners are hoping to replace lost...
The Advantage of a Disadvantage: Mike Edwards and Airreys Cigars
Mike Edwards is a professional athlete and serious entrepreneur. Born in Manchester, England, and raised in Florida, Edwards launched his own lifestyle brand centered...
Changing Signal: Inside Ohserase Manufacturing’s Rebrand of Signal Cigarettes
“Ohserase” is a term in the Mohawk language that means “new year,” and it’s the Native American name of Eli Tarbell, who established Ohserase...
