Despite some of the strictest regulations in the world, San Francisco still has its hidden cigar gems. Simon Lundh explored the city’s cigar hotspots.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S Acquires Peterson Pipe Tobacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S has closed a deal to acquire the entire premium pipe tobacco brand portfolio of Peterson Pipe Tobacco from Kapp & Peterson Limited, an Irish pipe and pipe tobacco manufacturer.
Cigar Art From Nuzli Hakiim
Nuzli Hakiims is a graphic designer from Singapore. He designs picture collages with cigars and creates luxurious cigar accessories.
Mombacho Responds to USPTO Trademark Cancelation Ruling
On July 6, 2018 the United States Patent and Trademark Office released their ruling on Mombacho Cigars’ 2015 petition for cancelation of Tropical Tobacco’s registration on the Principal Register for the mark Mombacho for “cigars” on the grounds of abandonment.
Villiger Cigars Promotes Hector J. Pires to National Sales Manager
Hector Pires is being promoted from the position of South Eastern Territory Manager, (now being managed by Villiger new hire Roger Peña). Pires begins his new role immediately.
Visiting Cigar Rings’ New Nicaragua Operation
My Father, A. J. Fernandez, Drew Estate, Oliva, Plasencia, Joya de Nicaragua, Tatuaje, Bentley, and STG – they all have their cigar rings made at Cigar Rings in EstelĂ. And that’s just to name a few.
Debonaire House Starts Own Distribution, Sales And Marketing
Drew Estate and Debonaire House announce that, effective, January 1, 2019, Debonaire House will begin distributing its own products in the United States.
Facelift For Nat Sherman Intl. Premium Cigar Portfolio
Nat Sherman International is realigning its portfolio of blends across three core brands, and giving the brands a face lift in the process.Â
Nicoya Cigars appoints new Malaysian Distributor
Nicoya Cigars brand owner Gerard Hayes recently announced a new Malaysian distributor.
Davidoff Cigars Honors Its Appointed Merchants With Awards
This year, Davidoff will host a White Party to celebrate its 50 years of pioneering and innovative cigar making, together with announcing and celebrating the Seventh Annual Golden Band Award Winners at an exclusive event on July 15th at Davidoff of Geneva, Las Vegas Cigar Bar.
J.C. Newman Distributes 100,000 FDA Comment Cards To Retailers
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Company began distributing 100,000 postcards to premium cigar retailers across the country as part of its “Save Cigar City” campaign.
Villiger Cigars Opens New Factory In Brazil
Villiger Cigars continues global growth, with the opening of its new factory in Brazil, Villiger Do Brasil (which translates from Portuguese to “Villiger of Brazil”).