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...
NNN: The FDA’s Proposed Rule for Smokeless Tobacco
Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to establish the agency’s first product standard that would limit...
Room101 Releases VI The Dream and Nightmare at Tinder Box Waldorf
Matt Booth of Room101 Cigars is kicking off the new year with a store exclusive release for Tinder Box in Waldorf, Maryland. On Jan....
California Lawmakers Propose Statewide Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
At the end of November 2018, six California lawmakers announced a plan that would bring an end to flavored tobacco sales in retail stores...
Drew Estate Rebrands Herrera Esteli and Extends Lines
Drew Estate has rebranded its Herrera Esteli flagship brand and will nationally release the Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro and Miami lines. The newly rebranded...
FDA Issues Proposed Guidance on Sampling Ban
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Tobacco Products released a proposed guidance document describing the agency’s recommendations on how retailers, manufacturers...
Lost & Found Announce Initiative-Based Release ‘GAF’
Lost & Found, a brand owned by Robert Caldwell, Tony Bellatto and Jaclyn Sears, has a new charitable release coming out–GAF (Give a F*ck)....
New Cigars International Retail Store Opens in Dallas, Texas
Texas is home to a new cigar superstore. Cigars International, known as a popular tobacco retailer in the state of Pennsylvania, is opening its...
Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Debuts at IPCPR 2019
Typically, the question everyone asks after each International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show and convention is "What's new?" This year...
FDA Finalizes PMTA and SE Report Rules for Tobacco Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized two foundational rules for companies that are looking to market and sell new tobacco products...
