U.S. Tobacco Cooperative Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Raleigh, North Carolina-based U.S. Tobacco Cooperative (USTC) has filed for federal Chapter 11 protection in the eastern district of North Carolina. According to reporting...
Premium Cigar Association Releases 2019 Trade Show Attendance Numbers
The biggest question following each year's International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show and convention for many manufacturers is typically how...
SFATA Announces New Executive Director
The Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) has announced that Pamela Gorman will serve as the organization’s new executive director, replacing Cynthia Cabrera. In this...
Altria and Philip Morris International Merger Talks End
Altria Group, Inc. has announced that merger discussions with Philip Morris International Inc. have ended. The two companies split after 2008 with Philip Morris...
Philip Morris International to Acquire Fertin Pharma
Philip Morris International's latest business move will help the tobacco manufacturer reach its goal of achieving a smoke-free portfolio. In a press release, Philip...
Kim Reed Named New President and CEO of ITG Brands
ITG Brands, the third-largest tobacco company in America, will have a new leader in June. In a press release, the company announced that Kim...
Republic Tobacco Announces Rebranding and new President
In response to the changing roll and make-your own tobacco market, Republic Tobacco has rebranded itself Republic Brands. This move, the company explained in...
British American Tobacco Sees Big Growth in New Categories
In its half-year report, British American Tobacco (BAT) reports a nearly 50 percent increase in in currency revenue during the first half of 2021....
Kretek International Makes Changes to Sales Team
Kretek International, Inc. has made some changes to its sales leadership team. Due to strong growth experienced through its differentiated, value-added portfolio and its...
STG Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Cigar Company
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Moderno Opificio del Sigaro Italiano (MOSI), an Italian cigar company with...
