Milestones: Miami Cigar’s Nestor Miranda
While the actual date of his 75th birthday was Feb. 14, 2018, Nestor Miranda and the company he founded with his wife Mariana are...
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...
Emilio Cigars Merges with Black Label Trading Company
Black Label Trading Company will be taking over the branding and marketing for Emilio Cigars, the company announced today in a press release.
As part...
IPCPR Hires New Regional Lobbyist David Jessup
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has hired a new regional lobbyist. The trade association announced the hiring of David Jessup...
Cuomo Wants to Raise New York’s Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
In 2019, New York continues to be a battleground for the tobacco industry. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has revealed that his 2019 executive...
Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company End Distribution Agreement
Come Feb. 1, 2019, Avanti Cigar Company will reassume all distribution and sales activities for the U.S. This comes after Avanti Cigar Company and...
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...
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...
Miami Cigar & Company Brings Back Nestor Miranda Special Selection
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, Miami Cigar & Company has announced the return of its Nestor Miranda Special Selection line. Originally released...
New Casa de Montecristo Opens in Hallandale
The Casa de Montecristo franchise continues to expand with the latest edition of a new branded lounge and cigar store located in Hallandale, Florida.
The...
