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Publisher’s Letter

4

TMG International Presents the Tobacco Machinery Expo…

News & Trends

12

Zig-Zag defends its brand, FDA update and more

TMA Report

20

A Roundup of Industry News

Category Manager:

Combustible Renaissance?

24

The overall combustible cigarette environment remains robust,

according to a recent survey by Wells Fargo.

Pipe in Hand

36

Timing Is Everything

Product Profile

84

A Guide to New and Popular Products

INSIDE

THIS ISSUE

Cigar Sense: Events With an Edge, page 30

Pipe in Hand, page 36

CIGAR SENSE

Events With an Edge

30

The warm weather months are filled with a plethora of stogie-centered

happenings, but the best ones are growing large with clever marketing hooks.

FEATURES

Cover Story: Steady as She Rolls

44

The RYO ship is a sure and steady one these days. Read about

10 trends that are shaping the state of the industry.

Electric Alley: Optimizing Merchandising

40

Retail-focused suppliers want to help tobacco outlets and c-stores

improve their vapor value proposition with these simple merchandising

techniques.

Humming Along at The Humidor Store

52

Once a cabinet-manufacturing company, this family-owned and

-operated business now makes customized humidors for retailers

around the globe.

Going Deep at Davidoff

58

An interview with Jim Young, president of Davidoff North America

Vapor Expo International

Wins Rave Reviews

64

The second-annual vapor product trade show offered both business

opportunities and a wealth of education.

Event Spotlight: IPCPR 2015

72

Highlights from the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer Show

Inter-Continental Trading

USA: Investing in Innovation

80

New machinery is boosting capacity and efficiency at this made-in-the-

USA-oriented company.

Vapor Expo International

Wins Rave Reviews, page 64