Fortune’s Child: The Daniel Marshall Story
Instead of living a life guided by currents and trade winds, Daniel Marshall has spent the past 37 years of his life charting the...
Going All In: Micallef Cigars’ Al Micallef, Part 2
Part 2 of Tobacco Business' March/April 2019 cover story featuring Micallef Cigars' Al Micallef. For part 1, click here.
Growing the Brand
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How to Make Your Brand Speak
Companies often believe that just because they think a cigar is great, they can release it and consumers will automatically buy and smoke it....
Leaping into Nicotine Salt
In a category characterized by constant innovation, it can be hard to keep up with the latest “next big thing.” After all, plenty of...
Keeper of the Flame: Straus Tobacconist’s Jim Clark
On Oct. 10, 2018, the Montgomery Inn Boathouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, hosted a very special event that honored Jim Clark, owner of...
Vape Opportunity Knocks on Convenience’s Door
Can convenience stores take on a more sophisticated vape stance? What about a vape shop concept within? Sure, space is tight and streamlining is...
Category Kings: The Rise of Boutique Cigars
Small batch, short run, store exclusives, limited editions—these are the many names applied to what the cigar industry often refers to as simply “boutique.”...
Consequences of Flavor Bans
Recent peer-reviewed studies show that banning flavored tobacco products or flavored vapor products has significant negative public health impacts that policymakers must consider when...
Life Saver: Dave Arlinghaus’ Cigar Life Guy
Life insurance is not typically a topic that’s discussed at length, but for anyone who has someone who depends on them, it’s a necessity....
The Lone Wolf Cigar Lounge and David Weiss: Rebranded
The mantra from the man who founded/rebranded the Lone Wolf Cigar Company in 2000 is that there’s a lone wolf in everyone. “Regardless of...
