The Eternal Apprentice: Nestor Andrés Plasencia Jr., Part 1
The premium tobacco industry is full of recognizable figures and names, but few garner the level of respect and admiration as the name Plasencia....
The Fantastic Four: The Men Behind Davidoff’s Cigars, Part 1
In February 1984, Hendrik “Henke” Kelner established Tabacos Dominicanos, better known as Tabadom, in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic. Positioned close to the Dominican cigarmaking...
Taking Chances: Davidoff of Geneva USA’s Lana Fraser
Lana Fraser has learned an important lesson about marketing: Building great brands that stand apart from the rest is often the result of taking...
SmokingPipes.com: Uploading Profits
Smokingpipes.com primarily sells pipes and pipe tobacco. Pipe tobacco is considered to be a low-margin product, while pipes are generally more favorably marked up...
The Royal Leaf: Inside ‘When Tobacco Was King’
When Tobacco Was King tells the story of how tobacco contributed to the Canadian economy, especially from 1927-1972, through the experiences of Edward Dupree...
Rediscovering Vegas: The Nightlife
Las Vegas is known for its nightlife, but spending the night gambling away in a casino isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for drinks...
TPE 2018: What Is It, What’s New and Why You Need to Attend
The Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), presented by Tobacco Business Magazine, is one of the world's largest trade show showcasing the full spectrum of tobacco,...
Visual Mastery: A Look At Vrijdag Premium Printing
For some, cigar bands are merely an afterthought—a cigar smoker buys a cigar, rips off the band and lights up his or her smoke...
An Elevated Business Plan: Carolina Blue Cigars
Christopher Moore grew up learning about tobacco, some from his grandparents and some through personal experience. Moore grew up in New York City’s diverse...
Is the FDA on the Brink of True Harm Reduction?
In July, the FDA announced a new regulatory plan to focus on reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes, with the purpose of reducing cigarette addiction....
