Tobacco Business Awards 2019 Winners Revealed
Tobacco Business Magazine held its second annual Tobacco Business Awards at an exclusive invite-only ceremony held in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2019. This...
In the Pursuit of Passion: Celebrating 15 Years of Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje Cigars
With two popular premium cigar companies under his belt and having reached a milestone anniversary in the industry, Pete Johnson’s passion for cigars remains...
Freedom Fighters: NicoGen Pharma Solutions’ Rogue Product Line
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local governments continue to introduce new anti-tobacco laws and regulations, new tobacco products hitting store...
How to Survive and Thrive as a Tobacconist Today
Why do some stores thrive while others struggle? While some factors, such as having a great location, are obvious, there are lots of more...
The Fighter: The Matt Booth & Room101 Story, Part 1
This is a story of resilience, tenacity and perseverance. It has all of the ingredients of a binge-worthy Netflix drama, but it’s not at...
6 Steps to a Hip Cigar Lounge
Operating a top tobacco outlet business does not necessarily go hand-in-hand with running a cool cigar lounge. Part of the trick is knowing where...
A Happy Return
Pipe smokers and premium tobacco retailers are surely rejoicing over the news that some of the best-known—and most-loved—tobacco blends are at last returning to...
Brave New World: Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches
The tobacco enjoyment landscape is rapidly changing. As sales of combustible cigarettes continue their downward trend, convenience store owners are hoping to replace lost...
Changing Signal: Inside Ohserase Manufacturing’s Rebrand of Signal Cigarettes
“Ohserase” is a term in the Mohawk language that means “new year,” and it’s the Native American name of Eli Tarbell, who established Ohserase...
The Advantage of a Disadvantage: Mike Edwards and Airreys Cigars
Mike Edwards is a professional athlete and serious entrepreneur. Born in Manchester, England, and raised in Florida, Edwards launched his own lifestyle brand centered...
