Camacho Cigars: Crafting a Built-Bold, Live-Loud Experience
Fire, motorcycles, steel, barrels—these aren’t typically objects you would associate with premium cigars, but they perfectly capture the spirit behind Camacho Cigars, a brand...
Rediscovering Vegas: SLS Las Vegas
Where you stay in Vegas can easily make or break your trip. This year, TPE’s host hotel matches the vibrant and hip spirit of...
Back to One: Celebrating 20 Years of Boveda, Part 2
Boveda's 2-way humidity control products have become a staple in the tobacco, food, music and cannabis industries. As the company celebrates its 20th anniversary,...
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...
S.T. Dupont: The Invention of Luxury
S.T. Dupont has been making luxury items since it was founded in 1872. In its 145-year history, its clientele has included celebrities like Jacqueline...
Corona Cigar: Supersizing Cigar Retail
Jeff Borysiewicz, founder of Corona Cigar, got his first real lesson in premium cigar sales from one of his early customers. The year was...
5 Tips for Earning a Customer’s Loyalty for Your Tobacco Business
For many tobacco businesses, nothing is more valuable than a loyal customer. Loyal customers can act as ambassadors for your brand, helping to bring...
The Brand The Hammer Helped Build
On Dec. 6, 2017, the tobacco industry learned of the passing of José Orlando Padrón, founder of the premium cigar brand Padrón Cigars. Since...
Hustle & Grow: The Story of Miami Cigar & Co.
The cigar industry is full of success stories, but few are as unique as that of the Miranda family and Miami Cigar & Co....
Kyle Gellis: The Perks of Being Exclusively Different
Kyle Gellis was an entrepreneur and business owner long before his popular Warped Cigars brand ever hit store shelves. In building Warped Cigars, he...