Pharmacy Retail Chains’ Changing Relationship with Tobacco Products
Pharmacy chains, with a heavy presence in many neighborhoods, were once an important retail outlet for tobacco manufacturers. While that hasn't changed, pharmacy chain's...
Smoker Friendly Completes Minority Recapitalization and Debt Restructure
Smoker Friendly has completed a minority recapitalization and debt restructure with Main Street Capital Corporation. The recapitalization does that affect the current ownership of...
A Matter of Taste: Inside Vegas’ Whisky Attic
Manufacturers have long placed great importance on educating their customers and retailers in order to build their products’ value. This is especially true for...
Smoker Friendly Acquires Smokers’ Outlet
The Cigarette Store Corp., doing business as Smoker Friendly, has announced the acquisition of Smokers' Outlet, a 33-store chain primarily based in Missouri.
Effective immediately,...
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...
Casa de Montecristo Acquires Tampa Humidor
Casa de Montecristo will be expanding its retail presence with the recent acquisition of Florida-based Tampa Humidor. The upscale cigar lounge located in Tampa...
Serious Cigars, LLC Acquired by Tabacalera USA
Tabacalera U.S.A., the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands, has announced the acquisition of Serious Cigars, a well-known Texas cigar retailer. It is...
Payless Cigars & Pipes Headquarters Relocates to Florida
A Colorado family tobacco business has been forced to relocate due to costly legislation. Payless Cigars & Pipes, a company owned by The Cigarette...
Steve Lochan Named General Manager of Casa de Montecristo
Steve Lochan will assume the position of General Manger of Casa de Montecristo, the retail premium cigar stores owned by Tabacalera USA. Lochan has...
A Look at Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 – Brooklyn
With the recent opening of the new Davidoff of Geneva-Brooklyn, Tobacco Business spoke to Alberto Rosario, senior retail marketing manager for Davidoff of Geneva...
