Summary of Corrective Statements Point-of-Sale Settlement Agreement
In 1999, the United States government sued the major cigarette companies asserting claims under various federal laws. In 2006, a federal judge entered judgment...
3 Tips for Making Boutique Brands Work for You
Jeffrey Amendola, co-owner of Amendola Family Cigar Company, notes that a lot of smaller brands get overlooked in a humidor because customers will often...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Four Things You Need to Know About TPE23
As the must-attend B2B buying show for independent retailers, the 2023 Total Product Expo (TPE) is timed to start the year with solid profit...














