Dominican Dominance: A Look Back at Procigar 2019
Since 2008, Procigar, the association of Dominican cigar manufacturers, has hosted a celebration of all things connected to the cigar industry in the Dominican...
Illusione Cigars: Finding Inspiration in Unusual Places
Dion Giolito’s career in the tobacco industry began as a part-time retail job that eventually turned into a full-time job. Giolito started out working...
Tobacco Plus Expo 2019 Preview
Serious business, and serious fun—that’s the unofficial theme of the 2019 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). The show has long been known as the annual...
Tobacco Business Retail Survey 2021: The Results
For the second consecutive year, Tobacco Business conducted a survey focused on tobacco retailers. This year, over 123 retailers took part in the survey...
Calling All Cigar Advocates
Washington, D.C., insiders frequently talk about grassroots activism. What is grassroots advocacy and why does it matter to you? The thing about grassroots—despite being...
The LighterBro: Fire Plus Function
When the two entrepreneurs behind LighterBro first met, back in 2006, the idea of designing and launching a product was just one of those...
Cannabis Rising: Chatting with Cheech Marin
Love of the leaf was central to the comedy of Cheech & Chong, the duo whose comedic albums and movies are widely credited with...
Not Afraid to Fail: Luxury Cigar Club
Today, there are many different types of tobacconists. While some have traditional brick-and-mortar stores, others have robust websites and e-commerce operations. Then there are...
Unboxing Humidors, Part 1
Cigars are a luxury and also an investment. As with any luxury item, you should protect your investment. Most cigar enthusiasts pride themselves on...
Details of Strength
Eduardo Fernández’s story is unique when compared to that of many cigar manufacturers and tobacco growers. After Fidel Castro came to power, Fernández’s family...
