Illusione Cigars

Illusione Cigars: Finding Inspiration in Unusual Places

Dion Giolito’s career in the tobacco industry began as a part-time retail job that eventually turned into a full-time job. Giolito started out working...
Rob Norris, President of Altadis USA

An Interview with Altadis U.S.A. President Rob Norris, Part 2

For part 1 of this exclusive interview with Altadis U.S.A.'s Rob Norris, click here. After coming to the U.S. and spending the first months gaining...
Tobacco Grove

Tobacco Grove: All About Cigars

Rick Baker, president of Tobacco Grove, makes no excuses for his store’s niche focus. “We specialize in premium cigars, traditional pipe tobacco and cigar...
Genod Pipes

Extending the Heritage: Genod Pipes

While Sebastien Beaud is fast approaching his 20th year as a pipemaker, the company he owns—Genod Pipes—can trace its history almost as far back...
The Whisky Attic

A Matter of Taste: Inside Vegas’ Whisky Attic

Manufacturers have long placed great importance on educating their customers and retailers in order to build their products’ value. This is especially true for...
Anthony's Cigar Emporium

On a Roll in Arizona: Anthony’s Cigar Emporium

Ten years ago, Tyler Morris was working in real estate when his boss offered him the chance to switch industries by helping to run...
Beat Hauenstein, CEO of Oettinger Davidoff AG

Writing the Next Chapter: Oettinger Davidoff’s CEO Beat Hauenstein

In late August 2017, Oettinger Davidoff named Beat Hauenstein as CEO, successor to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, who served as CEO for nearly seven years and...
Davidoff of London and Davdioff Brooklyn

The Other Side

It’s not easy working in retail, especially when your main product category is tobacco. From the constantly changing local ordinances to anti-tobacco legislation coming...
Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 – Brooklyn

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...
Al Micallef | Micallef Cigars

How to Build an Empire According to Al Micallef

Al Micallef has an innate curiosity for how businesses operate. That curiosity has driven him to invest time and resources in starting and launching...
- Advertisement -