Sales Fulfillment
There is nothing more satisfying than meeting with a prospective retail partner. It gives me a stage and moment to share my passion one...
What’s New in Las Vegas
In a city defined by enticing attractions, it can be hard to keep up with the latest thrills and gourmet offerings. Here’s a peek...
Michael Herklots Delivers Keynote Address at Tobacco Plus Expo 2019
As the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) growing regulation of the premium tobacco industry becomes a reality, manufacturers and tobacconists face uncertainties over...
Insights from IPCPR 2017
Spirits were cautiously high at July’s annual gathering of cigar and pipe industry members. Keynote speaker Rudy Giuliani echoed the sentiments expressed by many...
Better and Best: DBL Cigars
Have you heard of the “pipe” cigar? Or how about the cigar that’s shaped like a small baseball bat? These are just a few...
All Politics is Local
“All politics is local” is the title of the opening chapter in former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O’Neill’s biography. It...
The Smoke is Blowing in a Different Direction
Over the course of the last four sessions of Congress, a message has been told, coalitions have been built and allies have been recruited—all...
3 Tips for Selling Luxury Products and Experiences
How does one sell a luxury brand like an S.T. Dupont lighter? Mark Cole, president of Coles of London, provides three tips that can...
A Quick-Start Guide to SEO
Regardless of whether your tobacco retail or manufacturing business sells products online or only in a brick-and-mortar store, search engine optimization (SEO) is a...
A 3-Step Opening Plan for New Cigar Stores
Are you thinking about opening your own cigar store? Industrial Cigar Co. co-founder Brandon Frakes offers up the following tips on how to get...