The Lone Wolf Cigar Lounge and David Weiss: Rebranded
The mantra from the man who founded/rebranded the Lone Wolf Cigar Company in 2000 is that there’s a lone wolf in everyone. “Regardless of...
Toronto’s Cigar Company & Gentlemen’s Barbershop
For Orion Armstrong, founder and CEO of Cigar Company & Gentlemen’s Barbershop, cigar smoking isn’t a hobby or occasional pastime—it’s a lifestyle. That’s why...
Swisher International President and CEO Peter Ghiloni Announces Retirement
Changes are ahead at Swisher International, Inc. as its current President and CEO Peter Ghiloni has announced his plan to retire. News broke earlier...
FDA Releases Updated Guidance on Free Sample Ban of Tobacco Products
Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began rolling out the Deeming Regulations in 2016, one area of the the new regulations that...
Black Label Trading Company to Release Santa Muerte
Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is bringing back Santa Muerte, a handcrafted cigar made in Estelí, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. This is the...
Kristoff Cigars’ Glen Case on Following a Passion
Glen Case’s story goes well beyond Kristoff Cigars and its brands. As a leader of a successful boutique cigar company that continues to see...
Rosenfeld Leaves Altadis U.S.A.; Nodal Takes On New Role
Cigar Aficionado has revealed that Janelle Rosenfeld, vice president of marketing at Altadis U.S.A., has left the company. Rosenfeld, a respected cigar industry figure...
C.L.E. Cigar Company Raises Money for Honduran Breast Cancer Screenings
C.L.E. Cigars announced today that it is offering limited edition 10-count cans featuring an assortment of Asylum, C.L.E. and Eiroa cigars along with a...
TAA Changes Location and Date of 2018 Conference
Hurricane Irma has forced the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) to move its 2018 conference location and date.
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane...
California Governor Vetoes Smoking and Vaping Ban in State Parks and Beaches
Though California state lawmakers made moves to to ban smoking and vaping in state parks and beaches, Gov. Jerry Brown has made a move...