Pyxus International Files for Chapter 11
Pyxus International, a major U.S. supplier of tobacco, filed voluntary petitions of relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S....
Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard Out as Davidoff CEO
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced a change in its management team, the biggest change coming at the top with the departure of Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard.
In...
Rob Norris Appointed General Manager of Altadis U.S.A. Premium Cigar Division
Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, has announced the appointment of Rob Norris as the General Manager of its...
Philip Morris International Appoints New CEO for American Division
Philip Morris International (PMI) appears to be turning its focus on the U.S. market with a recent announcement regarding personnel changes.
On March 2, 2020,...
BAT Enters New Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Testing
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced back in April that it its biotech Subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), was hard at work on a potential COVID-19...
IPCPR 2018 Show Schedule
This year's International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) international trade show and convention will be held in Las Vegas from July 13-17,...
TMA Acquires SpecComm International, Inc. Trade Shows and Publications
TMA, a non-profit, member-driven organization that provides its members with information on a variety of tobacco and nicotine issues, has announced that it has...
British American Tobacco Acquires Reynolds American, Inc.
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced it has acquired the remaining 57.8 percent share of Reynolds American, Inc. With the transaction valued at 49.4...
Tobacco Events and Businesses Disrupted by Corona Virus
The Corona Virus, known also as COVID-19, is having an impact on tobacco businesses as it continues to spread through the U.S. and the...
Chris Tarr Promoted to VP of Marketing at General Cigar Co.
General Cigar Co., owner of popular premium cigar brands including Macanudo, CAO, Punch, and La Gloria Cubana, has restructured its sales team and named...
