IPCPR 2017: Rudolph Giuliani Delivers a Politically-Charged Keynote Speech
Trump, economic policy, cigars–that’s what former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani spoke about during his keynote speech at the 2017 International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers...
Cigar Oasis Celebrates 20 Years
Cigar Oasis is celebrating 20 years of business. The company’s story dates back to 1997 when Al Foundos, president of Cigar Oasis, received a...
FDA and DOJ Seek Permanent Injunctions Against Six E-Cig Manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, filed complaints for permanent injunctions in federal district courts...
Rocky Patel’s Fifteenth Anniversary Packaging Gets Redesign
To keep old things feeling new, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars is refreshing the packaging for its Fifteenth Anniversary cigar. Set to be introduced at...
Lawsuits Challenge Local Flavor Bans
The following article was submitted by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO)
Over the past several years, city and county governments have been proposing...
Trump Administration Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba
The Trump Administration is imposing new restrictions on Cuba, prohibiting Americans from staying at government-owned hotels in the country as well as making it...
Drew Estate and Shady Records Team Up Again for Undercrown ShadyXX
Drew Estate has announced the national release of Undercrown ShadyXX, a cigar made in collaboration with Shady Records for their 20th Anniversary. This cigar...
Funding Bill Granting FDA Regulatory Power Over Synthetic Nicotine Passes
On March 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion federal funding bill that included an amendment that gives the U.S. Food and...
U.S. Tobacco Volumes Decline as Nation Reopens
According to a recent Nielsen survey as reported by the Winston-Salem Journal, there's been a significant decrease in demand for traditional cigarettes year-over-year. The...
Imperial’s Sale of its Worldwide Premium Cigar Businesses Complete
Imperial Brands PLC has completed the sale of its worldwide premium cigar businesses for a total of €1,225 million. Of this price, net cash...