Giving Your Tobacco Brand a Public Relations Refresh
Like many companies, the coronavirus has affected, if not changed, your business entirely. Marketing strategies have had to change, right on the heels of...
On Your Shelf: March-April 2021
Rare Leaf Reserve
Manufacturer: Aganorsa Leaf
Sizes: Robusto (5 1/4 x 52), Toro (6 x 54), Titan (6 x 60)
MSRP: $10.99-$12.10 per cigar
Rare Leaf Reserve is...
It Takes Two: A Look at Alpha Cigar Company
When Tim Cavenagh graduated from college and moved to China for work, he discovered that finding a good cigar was a challenge. At the...
Sampling Do’s and Don’ts: FDA’s New Rules
In October, the FDA issued its final guidance on the sampling of premium cigars and other covered tobacco products. The sampling restrictions apply to...
Cannabis’ Cash Concerns
By all accounts, cannabis and cannabis-related businesses can be lucrative—and the field of play is growing steadily. Already, 30 states and the District of...
The FDA’s First Product Standard: NNN in Smokeless Tobacco
When speaking at conferences in the past, Mitch Zeller, the director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products, has stated...
Promoting Pipe Tobacco
Pipe tobacco is still very much a popular category for retailers. The challenge, however, is how to make pipe tobacco products even more appealing...
Tips for Tobacconists Getting Started with Pipes
Tobacconists who are looking to bring in more pipes and pipe tobacco to their stores must be able to answer several key questions. Are...
Going Abroad: How to Grow Your Business Internationally
From the beginning, Villiger Sohne AG was created to be a global brand. The company was launched in 1888 by Jean and Louise Villiger...
Blending a Reputation: An Interview with Henderson Ventura
Henderson Ventura is co-master blender at Tabacalera William Ventura, a boutique-style factory located in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. He treats cigar blending like a professional...
