Much Ado About the FDA’s ANPRMs
In late March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rolled out three separate advanced notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs) as part of the...
See You in Vegas
It’s that time of year again! From January 26-28, 2022, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE22) will be making its return to Las Vegas for another...
Florida, the Courts and the New Dynamic in Washington
Those passionate for great cigars, as well as those who make those moments with a cigar possible, know that the state of Florida is...
TPE 2018: What Is It, What’s New and Why You Need to Attend
The Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), presented by Tobacco Business Magazine, is one of the world's largest trade show showcasing the full spectrum of tobacco,...
Living the Dream: Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood’s Gary and Barbara Kolesaire
Most about-to-be-married couples busy themselves debating which caterer to use or where to go on their honeymoon. Not Gary and Barbara Kolesaire, who decided...
Cultivating Excellence: Nat Sherman International’s Staying Power
As vice president of Nat Sherman International, Michael Herklots oversees Nat Sherman’s non-cigarette related businesses, the wholesale cigar business, the flagship retail store and...
Courts to the Rescue: FDA Cigar and Pipe Warning Statements
On July 5, 2018, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an injunction preventing the U.S. Food...
Website Design for Tobacco Retail Stores and Lounges
When it comes to cigar lounges and tobacco retail stores, a customer’s online experience is just as important as the experience you create in...
JM Tobacco: 20 Years and Going Strong
Last year, JM Tobacco marked its 20th birthday with the reintroduction of the company’s very first cigar: Española, first launched in 1996. In addition...
Thrive: An Interview with Tobacconist Angela Yue
Angela Yue decided to take her passion for cigars to a new level in 2018 when she opened Lord Puffer Tobacconist, a 6,000-square-foot retail...
