On a Roll in Arizona: Anthony’s Cigar Emporium
Ten years ago, Tyler Morris was working in real estate when his boss offered him the chance to switch industries by helping to run...
Empire Social Lounge Opens in South Miami
Empire Social Lounge, located in South Miami's downtown Dadeland, has officially opened. Proprietors Jason Reznik, Ryan Leeds and Peter Bernsten–the same team behind Prime...
A Look at Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 – Brooklyn
With the recent opening of the new Davidoff of Geneva-Brooklyn, Tobacco Business spoke to Alberto Rosario, senior retail marketing manager for Davidoff of Geneva...
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...
FDA Updates Guidance for Tobacco Retailer Training Programs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated guidance document aimed at helping retailers develop tobacco-training programs in their stores. The...
6 Tips for Making Your Tobacco Store More Female Friendly
Many companies and tobacco brands report that their customer breakdown by gender hovering around 80/20, with males being the predominate sex. This figure does...
Empire Social Lounge Opens in South Miami
South Miami welcomes Empire Social Lounge, the second Miami location by the founders of the Prime Cigar brand. Located in Downtown Dadeland at 8955...
Smoker Friendly Acquires Smokers’ Outlet
The Cigarette Store Corp., doing business as Smoker Friendly, has announced the acquisition of Smokers' Outlet, a 33-store chain primarily based in Missouri.
Effective immediately,...
Davidoff Cigars Names 2017 Golden Band Award Nominees
Davidoff Cigars has announced nominees for its sixth annual Davidoff Golden Band Awards. These yearly awards, usually announced and handed out during the International...
How to Survive and Thrive as a Tobacconist Today
Why do some stores thrive while others struggle? While some factors, such as having a great location, are obvious, there are lots of more...
