With Gratitude: CAA Pays Tribute to Javier Estades
There are some people in life who just get it. We call them naturals. For naturals, it just clicks—the long days, hard work and...
The Long and Winding Road Toward Substantial Equivalence
The following article was written before the Aug. 19, 2020 court ruling delaying the Deeming Rule and Substantial Equivalence process as it applies to...
The Trust Factor
A lot has been said and written about vaping in the U.S. While you may believe it’s a newer phenomenon or a passing fad,...
Personal Business: Artista’s Ram Rodriguez, Part 2
Part 2 of "Personal Business," the September/October 2022 cover story for Tobacco Business. To read part 1, click here.
The Crisis Advantage
Rodriguez splits his time...
Operation: New Customers
It is now 2022, and we are all hoping for a great year—a year that isn’t as COVID-driven as the last couple of years...
Building Your Tobacco Business with Video
Do you want to grow your store’s customer base? The best tool you can use to gain new customers and sell more products may...
The Essential Guide to Writing Better Press Releases
Do you want to get the word out about your company’s latest release or its latest breaking news item? The press release remains the...
Blockbuster Results: Serino Cigar Co.
Anthony “Tony” Serino entered the cigar industry soon after selling his South Florida video rental store business nearly 30 years ago. With the money...
3-Step Category Expansion
Looking to expand your business into a new product category? Jeremy McKenna (pictured), president and CEO of Sutliff Tobacco Company, offers the following three...
Using Your Business Website to Drive Revenue
Simply put, your smoky business cannot afford to ignore its website. Whether it’s been some time since the site has been updated or you’re...














