Recession-Proof Sales
It’s no secret that the economy is on virtually everyone’s mind right now. Every day, whether it be online, in print or on television,...
Better and Best: DBL Cigars
Have you heard of the “pipe” cigar? Or how about the cigar that’s shaped like a small baseball bat? These are just a few...
Caravan Cigar Company: Always on the Move
Nestled in the historic environs of Bath, Pennsylvania, rests the charming home of a budding boutique cigar store. Founded in late 2017, the grounds...
3 Tips for Launching Your Own Cigar Subscription-Based Business
Are you looking to launch your own subscription box business? Our panel of experts offered these three tips to make sure your business will...
A Brand Reboot
For many tobacco brands, quality of material remains an important selling point for their products. Packaging, marketing collateral and press releases typically hype the...
Summary of Corrective Statements Point-of-Sale Settlement Agreement
In 1999, the United States government sued the major cigarette companies asserting claims under various federal laws. In 2006, a federal judge entered judgment...
New Categories Leading to Big Results
It’s September, and that means we are nearly three-quarters of the way through the year. The economy has been a hot topic for many...
Personal Business: Artista’s Ram Rodriguez, Part 2
Part 2 of "Personal Business," the September/October 2022 cover story for Tobacco Business. To read part 1, click here.
The Crisis Advantage
Rodriguez splits his time...
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...
Personal Business: Artista’s Ram Rodriguez, Part 1
Ram Rodriguez is the third generation of a family rooted in tobacco. In 1956, his grandfather launched what’s known today as Tabacalera El Artista...