Unto the Next Generation: The Perdomo Family, Part 2
Nick Perdomo Jr. and Nicholas Perdomo III reflect on past generations of their family and its business and history in tobacco. For part 1...
A Look at Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 – Brooklyn
With the recent opening of the new Davidoff of Geneva-Brooklyn, Tobacco Business spoke to Alberto Rosario, senior retail marketing manager for Davidoff of Geneva...
Cheyenne Cigars: A Partnership Approach
A few years ago, when Cheyenne Tobacco decided to extend its line of filtered cigars, the company opted to take a novel approach. Rather...
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...
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...
FDA Marketing Application Deadline Passes: What Happens Now?
Sept. 9, 2020, was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) deadline for manufacturers to submit either a substantial equivalence (SE) report or a...
An Update on FDA Regulations
Federal law and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations require that tobacco products that were introduced into the market after Feb. 15, 2007,...
Tips for Tobacconists Getting Started with Pipes
Tobacconists who are looking to bring in more pipes and pipe tobacco to their stores must be able to answer several key questions. Are...
Missouri Meerschaum: Packed Full of Insight
Missouri Meerschaum Co. has been in business for 148 years doing one thing: making corncob pipes. The company was the first—and is one of...
In The Field: Shawna Williams of Drew Estate
Shawna Williams, Drew Estate’s western regional sales manager, has been working with Drew Estate since January 2016. During her first year with the company,...