FDA Decides Fate of More than 6.5 Million Deemed Tobacco Products
On Sept. 9, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had made what it calls "significant progress" in reviewing the...
How Hitting ‘Reply All’ Led to a Distribution Deal for this Cigar Brand
A mass e-mail relating to FDA regulations led to a distribution deal for one cigar company. Carolina Blue Cigars, LLC has announced that it...
A CBG-CBN Infused Premium Cigar Will Hit Store Shelves in 2022
For those retailers in search of something new that's guaranteed to have your customers talking, be on the lookout for a new cigar coming...
Casa Cuevas’ Latest Cigar Honors The Family’s Patriarch
Casa Cuevas has begun shipping its latest release, Patrimonio, a cigar dedicated to Luis Cuevas Sr. and to Cuevas' paternal lineage and history in...
Court Orders Further Postponement of FDA Cigarette Warnings
The following legislative update was written and contributed by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO):
On Aug. 18, 2021, the U.S. District Court for...
Ferio Tego to Release a Pair of 2021 Limited Release Premium Cigars
Ferio Tego, a new premium cigar and accessories company launched by Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott, has announced the official launch of their brand...
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Nas Joins Forces with Escobar Cigars
Escobar Cigars by Puros Privados has announced a new partnership with Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Nasir "Nas" Jones. Also known by the nickname...
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Posts Gains in Q2 2021 Interim Report
Driven by a continued high demand for handmade premium cigars in the U.S. and good results from the integration of Agio Cigars, Scandinavian Tobacco...
Swisher Launches Matchbook Capital to Fund Innovative New Brands
Swisher has announced a major new initiative that will fund innovative, experiential and emerging brands. This new initiative, called Matchbook Capital, will be led...
Republic Brands Names Paul Marobella As New President and CMO
Republic Brands has named Paul Marobella as its new president and chief marketing officer.
Marobella brings over 25 years of marketing, branding and leadership experience...
