All About the Leaf
Aganorsa Leaf is the new name for Casa Fernandez.
The company, in making the change, is paying homage to its strength, the Nicaraguan Aganorsa tobacco...
Nat Sherman: A Retailer’s Manufacturer
Some people just have it—that natural instinct for seizing opportunity. Some see danger and play it safe; others see possibilities and take the risk....
Ask the Tobacconist: Pipe Smoking Techniques
Our new series "Ask the Tobacconist" is devoted to answering questions from our readers and from their customers as submitted by the retailer. It...
Tabacalera Falto: The Ultra-Boutique Brand
It may be easy to track down Luis Juan Falto, founder of Tabacalera Falto-he always has his phone nearby. When you reach him via...
The Challenges of Hiring the Right Employee
It’s been said that the dynamics between folks across the cigar industry are more like family than business. For many tobacconists, hiring employees isn’t...
Oliva Cigars: A Family Passion
His grandfather started growing tobacco in 1886, suspending his operation 13 years later to fight for Cuba’s independence in the Spanish-American War. His father...
Mombacho Moment
It seems rather appropriate that an idea was born atop Mombacho volcano. Indeed, Mombacho, whose name means “mother of our land,” gave birth some...
It’s Wise to Accessorize
We all agree; cigars sell. That’s why we’re in this crazy business.
We love cigars. We love selling them. We love buying them, and of course we love...
Tobacco: The Best Gift You Can Give
Yes, despite all the negative publicity and virulent anti-smoking campaigns, tobacco products remain the best possible gift for smokers. The premise for this position...
Building a Great Online Reputation
It used to be that a retailer built a solid reputation with quality merchandise, friendly service and a charming smile. Today’s world is more...