Joao Reis: A Pipemaker’s Evolution
The Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club has hosted the Chicagoland Pipe & Tobacciana Show on the first weekend of May since 1996. One of the...
All in the Family: A Look at J.C. Newman Cigar Company
As J.C. Newman Cigar Company approaches its 125th anniversary in 2020, the Newman family is working hard to strengthen consumer recognition of the company...
Mastering Working Relationships: Tips from Miami Cigar’s Jason Wood
Leading any business venture is difficult, but working with family can present a whole different level of challenges. What makes the premium cigar industry...
Thinking Outside the Box: Inside Avanti’s Rebranding
Changing the branding and packaging of Parodi Holdings dba Avanti Cigar Company products was not a decision made on a whim; it came after...
General Cigar Company Celebrates Macanudo’s Golden Anniversary
Fifty years ago, General Cigar Company purchased the Temple Hall cigar factory in Kingston, Jamaica. As part of the deal, General Cigar Company acquired...
A Tale of 2 Cigars: A Look at Cornelius & Anthony’s New Mistress and...
The Bailey family has been involved in the tobacco business since 1866. For almost 130 years, the family focused on growing tobacco on their...
Selling Through Awareness: Sales Tips from Royal Agio’s Zev Kaminetsky
What makes one premium cigar different from another? Aren’t they both rolled leaves with a different band on them? What makes a premium cigar...
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....
Tobacconist to the World: Retail Tips from Nat Sherman’s Michael Herklots
In retail, experience is everything. A recent study conducted by San Francisco State University found that people who spent money on experiences rather than...
Vegas’ Dynamic Duo: An Interview with Michael Frey and Jason Samuelson
When Jason Samuelson’s sister sent him over to meet Las Vegas entrepreneur Michael Frey, he had no idea he was about to embark on...
