TPE21: Your Questions Answered
It’s the question that’s been on everyone’s mind–is Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) really happening? In short, yes, TPE21 is set to takeover Las Vegas...
2021 State Legislative Season: What’s to Come
The 2021 state legislative season is now officially upon us. Barely two weeks into the year, with most states just now convening for formal...
A Pandemic Sales Plan
2020 was a year like no other—and no one knows what the rest of 2021 will bring. But what we do know is this:...
Significant Tobacco Issues for 2021
With the New Year comes new challenges for retailers that sell tobacco products. Just like in 2020, key issues for retailers will encompass local,...
Giving Your Tobacco Brand a Public Relations Refresh
Like many companies, the coronavirus has affected, if not changed, your business entirely. Marketing strategies have had to change, right on the heels of...
The Eternal Apprentice: Nestor Andrés Plasencia Jr., Part 2
In part 2 of this exclusive interview with Nestor Andrés Plasencia, the famed cigar maker discusses the growing process and his passion for the...
On Your Shelf: March-April 2021
Rare Leaf Reserve
Manufacturer: Aganorsa Leaf
Sizes: Robusto (5 1/4 x 52), Toro (6 x 54), Titan (6 x 60)
MSRP: $10.99-$12.10 per cigar
Rare Leaf Reserve is...
The Eternal Apprentice: Nestor Andrés Plasencia Jr., Part 1
The premium tobacco industry is full of recognizable figures and names, but few garner the level of respect and admiration as the name Plasencia....
The Man in the Arena: Padilla Cigars
When it comes to business, Ernesto Padilla isn’t worried about failing. Instead, he’s more concerned with what happens when he doesn’t even try. Over...
For the Cause: An Interview with Smokers Haven’s John Curtis
“Live to serve” encompasses all things related to Operation: Cigars for Warriors (CFW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to deployed U.S. troops. The men and...