VMR’s New Directions
Like many vaping enthusiasts, Jan Verleur has always been a tireless advocate for his industry. He spearheaded the launch of the SFATA trade association...
Going All In: All Saints Cigars
Micky Pegg’s first real interaction with cigars occurred when he worked part time on Capitol Hill while attending college. It was the spring of...
The Fighter: The Matt Booth & Room101 Story, Part 2
In part 2 of Tobacco Business' exclusive interview with Room101's Matt Booth, Booth talks about his time and experiences in the boutique cigar industry,...
Rediscovering Vegas: Where to Smoke
TPE is one of the only trade shows where attendees will be able to experience the best of not one category of products but...
What You Need to Know About Federal Regulation
Below is a list of the top five federal level issues that concern both tobacco manufacturers and retailers.
1. Dr. Scott Gottlieb Appointed to Head...
Slaying Giants: 2 Guys Smoke Shop’s David Garofalo
In 2019, David Garofalo, the owner of 2 Guys Smoke Shop, which is based in Salem, New Hampshire, seems to be licensed to print...
Keeper of the Flame: Straus Tobacconist’s Jim Clark
On Oct. 10, 2018, the Montgomery Inn Boathouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, hosted a very special event that honored Jim Clark, owner of...
Cannabis Under Attack?
In January, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is rescinding the Cole Memorandum, causing a ripple of panic to...
The Plain Truth: The Ineffectiveness of Plain Tobacco Packaging
Imagine walking into a humidor that has dozens of different companies represented with hundreds of SKUs, but every cigar and tobacco product on the...
CBD: On the Brink of Big
It's a rare moment to have a clear view of the industry illuminated with near-certain potential for exponential growth. But in 2018, with society's...