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...
Backed by Romance and Revolution: Padilla Cigar Company
Ernesto Padilla is no stranger to government adversity, which gives him and his boutique cigar company a unique perspective in these FDA-worrisome times. It...
Doing Things Her Way: Dissident Cigars’ Cynn Coburn
It was in the final days of 2021 when it was announced that Joshua and Cynn Coburn would be taking over as the owners...
Coming of Age: Talking Blending With Royal Agio Cigars’ Francisco Batista
At 42 years of age, Francisco Batista, the premium cigar master blender and general manager of Royal Agio’s factory in San Pedro de Macoris,...
Boveda: In Control
When Boveda (formerly named Humidipak) was founded and launched back in 1997, the company focused on achieving quick successes in the cigar market. Nearly...
Macanudo: The Evolution of an Icon
The story of Macanudo begins with Edgar M. Cullman, a brilliant entrepreneur with a great vision, who built Macanudo to become one of the...
For the People: An Interview with Swisher International’s John Miller, Part 1
They’re everywhere. In every state, in grocery stores, in convenience stores and beyond. Swisher International is one of America’s oldest and most successful tobacco...
PK>FWD: Helping Retailers Leverage Alternative Accessories
As more and more states legalize marijuana use, there’s no denying that the cannabis and vaping category is gaining momentum. Yet, even as new...
Writing the Next Chapter: Oettinger Davidoff’s CEO Beat Hauenstein
In late August 2017, Oettinger Davidoff named Beat Hauenstein as CEO, successor to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, who served as CEO for nearly seven years and...
3 Tips for Selling Luxury Products and Experiences
How does one sell a luxury brand like an S.T. Dupont lighter? Mark Cole, president of Coles of London, provides three tips that can...
