Set it Off
In business, there’s always an alternative path to take on the road to success. The many paths toward success even apply to a traditional...
Exploring Cigar Country: Oettinger Davidoff and Gurkha Cigars
Tobacco Business Magazine recently spoke with several manufacturers to put together this special editorial feature on the Dominican Republic’s tobacco products. Here's a look...
A Legend Returns: JRE Tobacco Co.
The list of living legends in the premium cigar industry seems to be getting shorter every year. Members of that generation of tough old...
Agent of Change: Davidoff’s Dylan Austin, Part 1
If the past year has taught all professionals and businesses one lesson, it’s that things can change very quickly. Change and transitions in life...
Into the Groove: Art Garcia and Antigua Esteli Cigars
You’re likely to find Art Garcia in a studio, making music and developing new talent for several companies. You’ll also find him hard at...
Cigar Warning Mandate Decoded
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require new warning label statements to be included on packaging and advertisements for cigars. Pursuant to...
Selling, Marketing and Promoting Tobacco Products to Women
Both the economic power and the number of women who enjoy premium cigars are growing steadily. Yet, many premium tobacco shops have largely been...
Beverly Hills and the Threat to the Enjoyment of Cigars
Between 1920 and 1933, America experienced the renowned period that was known as Prohibition. With the grassroots movement against alcohol led by the Woman’s...
Culture of Influence: Sales Tips from Alec Bradley Cigars’ Jonanthan Lipson
While Jonathan Lipson was attending college at Boston University, he met a cigar rep at a local cigar shop who set him on a...
National Pride: Celebrating Joya de Nicaragua’s 50th Anniversary, Part 2
In part 2 of National Pride, Tobacco Business continues to examine the history of Joya de Nicaragua as it celebrates its 50th anniversary ....