Altadis U.S.A. to Release H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros
Altadis U.S.A. is releasing another cigar in collaboration with Grupo de Maestros. The H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros is being released in...
Selling Through Awareness: Sales Tips from Royal Agio’s Zev Kaminetsky
What makes one premium cigar different from another? Aren’t they both rolled leaves with a different band on them? What makes a premium cigar...
How to Make Your Brand Speak
Companies often believe that just because they think a cigar is great, they can release it and consumers will automatically buy and smoke it....
IPCPR Responds to Altria’s Premium Cigar APRM Comment
Altria's response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on premium cigars has sparked much debate and...
La Gloria Cubana Estelí Expands Brand’s White Box Blend
At this year's International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show and convention, General Cigar's La Gloria Cubana introduced a new full-bodied...
Inside Altria’s Controversial Premium Cigar ANPRM Comment
It was the headline that sparked some debate and a bit of controversy–Altria, America's largest cigarette company, comes out against FDA exemption for handmade...
Texas Cigar Lawsuit to Remain in D.C. After Appeal Denied
Several Texas-based premium cigar businesses have been denied by a judge to bring their lawsuit waged against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration back...
Tobacconist to the World: Retail Tips from Nat Sherman’s Michael Herklots
In retail, experience is everything. A recent study conducted by San Francisco State University found that people who spent money on experiences rather than...
General Cigar Teams Up with AJ Fernandez for Hoyo La Amistad Black
Hoyo de Monterrey has teamed up once again with popular cigar maker AJ Fernandez for another collaboration that made its debut at this year's...
CAO Honors its Roots with the New CAO Nicaragua
CAO is releasing its first ever Nicaraguan-centric blend. The CAO Nicaragua, which made its big debut at this year's International Premium Cigar & Pipe...
