Quintessentially American: Missouri Meerschaum Co.
Mom. Baseball. Apple pie. These three things have traditionally been viewed as the quintessential essence of the United States. By 1860, the phrase “as...
Top 25 Cigars of the Year
Over 25 different cigars in four different categories were included in this year’s Tobacco Business Awards. These cigars were chosen by retailers, consumers and...
Reconnecting with Retailers
Davidoff is known for its commitment to its customers’ success. There are different channels and levels of engagement within retail, thus Davidoff has a...
Marijuana Goes Mainstream
He classifies himself as a "middle-of-the-road doper" who never saw marijuana as being taboo. And now that it's less taboo, he is a marijuana...
Acing Age Verification
The increase in youth usage of electronic nicotine-delivery systems (ENDS) coupled with efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to combat that...
Four Things You Need to Know About TPE23
As the must-attend B2B buying show for independent retailers, the 2023 Total Product Expo (TPE) is timed to start the year with solid profit...
The Smoke is Blowing in a Different Direction
Over the course of the last four sessions of Congress, a message has been told, coalitions have been built and allies have been recruited—all...
All in the Family: A Look at J.C. Newman Cigar Company
As J.C. Newman Cigar Company approaches its 125th anniversary in 2020, the Newman family is working hard to strengthen consumer recognition of the company...
The Hurricane Factor: The Cigar Industry Reacts
Weather preparedness is part of doing business in the cigar manufacturing/farming world, but a hurricane named Irma recently sent out a chilling reminder that...
5 Morning Habits of Successful Tobacco Entrepreneurs
When FUBU founder and CEO Daymond John, star of ABC’s Shark Tank, sat down to write his latest book Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork...