TPE 2020 | Amy Tejada, Henderson Ventura, Indiana Ortez

TPE 2020: The Momentum Builds

The 16th annual Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), held Jan. 29-31, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall, was clearly the biggest and...
Cigar Association of America Update

Cigar Association of America Charges Forward With Its Mission

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) is a leading national trade association representing the interests of cigar manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and major suppliers...
Kevin Newman, Silverleaf Strategies

Mission: Objective – Using Data-Driven Insights to Build Brand Awareness

In 2013, Kevin Newman met Ram Rodriguez, a man who was part of a family that helped make premium cigars for different companies within...
Rene Castaneda | Villiger Cigars

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...
It's Showtime: A Guide to TPE 2020

It’s Showtime: Your Guide to Tobacco Plus Expo 2020

Set to take over Las Vegas from Jan. 29-31, 2020, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) has transformed over the years along with the tobacco, vapor...
Space Wars: How to Gain More Shelf Space in Tobacco Retail

Space Wars: Gaining More Shelf Space in Tobacco Retail

Every manufacturer wants more space—more signage, more product merchandised, more point-of-sale (POS) displays, more events. While more space can absolutely lead to more sales,...
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, E.P. Carrillo | Tobacco Business Magazine

The Winning Formula: E.P. Carrillo’s Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Part 2

In part 2 of the latest cover story from Tobacco Business, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo takes readers through his journey in tobacco, from how he learned...
Regina Scarlatta Pipes Cristian and Cinzia Galeazzi

Elegance in Briar

For Cristian and Cinzia Galeazzi, making pipes is much more than just artisanship—it is a meditative journey in which they discover the secrets that...
On Your Shelf | Tobacconist | Tobacco Business March April 2021

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...
Wildfire Cigar Co. | Jeremy McDonald

Burning Man: Wildfire Cigar Company’s Jeremy McDonald

He’s crazy. That’s what some may say when speaking of Jeremy McDonald, who in 2021 decided to launch his own cigar brand. For McDonald,...
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