In Memoriam: Avo Uvezian, 1926-2017
Avo Uvezian, jazz pianist and cigar manufacturer, has died. He was 91 years old. Uvezian launched his own cigar brand, Avo Cigars, which is...
Second Life: Dr. Gaby Kafie and Kafie 1901 Cigars
At the height of Dr. Gaby Kafie’s career, things unexpectedly came to a screeching halt. It was 2007, and Kafie found himself in a...
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...
See You in Vegas
It’s that time of year again! From January 26-28, 2022, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE22) will be making its return to Las Vegas for another...
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...
Lead by Example: Villiger Cigars North America’s Rene Castañeda
A business is only as successful as the person who leads it. Rene Castañeda, president of Villiger Cigars North America, has spent the past...
Room101’s Matt Booth on Creating Brand Magic
Room101 means different things to different people. In the tobacco industry, many see it as a premium cigar brand, while outside the industry it’s...
Freedom Fighters: NicoGen Pharma Solutions’ Rogue Product Line
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local governments continue to introduce new anti-tobacco laws and regulations, new tobacco products hitting store...
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...
A to Z of CBD
At the 2019 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), which was held in February in Las Vegas, Nevada, a panel of experts who are currently working...
