The Other Side
It’s not easy working in retail, especially when your main product category is tobacco. From the constantly changing local ordinances to anti-tobacco legislation coming...
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...
Pívat Cigar Lounge Opens at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in California
A new upscale luxury smoking lounge is opening at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, a AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Recommended property....
Jim Clark celebrates 40 years at Straus Tobacconist
A very special celebration to honor Jim Clark’s 40th anniversary at the legendary Straus Tobacconist was held on Oct. 10, 2018, at The Montgomery...
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...
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...
Brooklyn Gets Its Own Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911
For New York, there's a new Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 in town–this time though, the iconic tobacconist is heading to Brooklyn. Davidoff of...
Payless Cigars & Pipes Headquarters Relocates to Florida
A Colorado family tobacco business has been forced to relocate due to costly legislation. Payless Cigars & Pipes, a company owned by The Cigarette...
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...
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Opens New BURN Lounge
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has announced the opening of a new BURN by Rocky Patel lounge in Pittsburgh's North Shore area. The new 6,300...