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...
A New Flame: Bugatti Group
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A Convenient Transaction: Renegade Cigars
What does innovation look like in tobacco retail today? For a good example, look no further than Renegade Cigars, located in Richardson, Texas. In...
The Tobacconist Handbook
In 2009, Jorge Armenteros published the first edition of The Tobacconist Handbook. At the time, Armenteros had to self-publish this book because few publishers...
Instagram Like an Influencer
Is your tobacco business on Instagram? Adrian Acosta, owner of The Cigar Culture Brokerage and the Instagram account @thecigarculture (which has more than 25,000...
The Crossroads of Fun and Business: Crux Cigars
Before he entered into the tobacco retail business, Jeff Haugen, the owner of Crux Cigars, wanted to own a hardware store—several of them, to...
“POS-itive” Retail Solutions: Tips for Choosing a Point-of-Sales System
Retailers have to make a lot of important decisions, but none are more important than choosing the right point-of-sale (POS) system. POS systems offer...
Tobacco Business Awards 2021 Finalists
Voting has now ended. Winners will be announced in the July/August 2021 issue of Tobacco Business magazine.
On Your Shelf: January-February 2021
Perla del Mar
Manufacturer: J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Sizes: Shade–Short Robusto (3 3/4 x 56), Robusto (4 3/4 x 52), Toro (6 1/4 x 54), Double...