How to Launch a Successful Humidor Program
Whether you’re an established tobacconist or a retailer interested in expanding your store’s footprint, cigars and humidors are good investments. Despite government regulations impacting...
McClelland Tobacco Company Ceases Operation
Since 1977, Mary and Mike McNiel had built their company, McClelland Tobacco Company, on the reputation of using only the finest quality leaf available...
Top 25 Cigars of the Year
Over 25 different cigars in four different categories were included in this year’s Tobacco Business Awards. These cigars were chosen by retailers, consumers and...
Makla Takes on America
Makla, a smokeless tobacco product manufactured by Sifaco, is a blend of chopped Russian tobacco leaves mixed with texture agents like water, food-grade oil...
Perique: A Resurrection Story
The spring of 2005 seemed to be the end of St. James Perique for pipe tobacco blends. The owners of L.A. Poche in St....
How to Survive and Thrive as a Tobacconist Today
Why do some stores thrive while others struggle? While some factors, such as having a great location, are obvious, there are lots of more...
IPCPR Announces New Dates for 2020 Trade Show
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced new dates for its 2020 international trade show and convention. The 88th Annual...
Tobacco Registration and Listing Module (TRLM) – What You Need to Know
Tobacco Registration and Listing Module (TRLM)
In an effort to keep tobacco manufacturers and retailers up to date on all the latest news an compliance...
Sisters of the Leaf: The Woman’s Take on Cigars
They are the backbone of the cigar industry, working at retail stores and cigar factories, in positions with some of your favorite brands and...
In the Pursuit of Passion: Celebrating 15 Years of Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje Cigars
With two popular premium cigar companies under his belt and having reached a milestone anniversary in the industry, Pete Johnson’s passion for cigars remains...