Due to the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic, InterTabac 2020 will not take place this year (in the usual form).
Online Cuban Cigar Exchange BondRoberts.com Goes Live
www.BondRoberts.com, a new Cuban cigar online auction platform developed by Rob Ayala of Friends of Habanos and Rob Fox of James J. Fox, was introduced to the Cuban cigar fraternity at a private party during the Habanos Festival in February and went live online in late April.
InterTabac 2020: Messe Dortmund is optimistic
The last weeks and months of the Corona pandemic have brought different challenges for almost all industries. The event and especially the exhibition industry has suffered particularly from the measures imposed by authorities worldwide. “Nevertheless, the latest signals from the political arena mean that we are once again somewhat more positive about holding trade fairs in Dortmund,” says Sabine Loos, General Manager of the Westfalenhallen Group of Companies.
Imperial Brands To Sell Premium Cigar Business For €1.23 Bln.
The British group Imperial Brands plc. announced today that it has agreed the sale of its worldwide premium cigar business for 1.225 billion euros (1.07 billion pounds).
Christian Eiroa: “We Are Almost There!”
In a video statement, Christian Eiroa, founder and CEO of CLE Cigar Company, updated the public on the current situation in Honduras and new measures in his factory to ensure the safety of all workers.
Cigar Rights Of America: J. Glynn Loope Steps Down
Today, J. Glynn Loope announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company Launched #BrickHouseAtMyHouse
J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched #BrickHouseAtMyHouse to bring a sense of normalcy to these unprecedented times.
Condega Cigars Extends Into Asia
Condega Cigars are now available in Malaysia through Cigars Lounge’s three brick and mortar stores in Kuala Lumpur and their online shop.
Farewell to Luj
On March 19, 2020, the creative Luj – Olujide Oluyeba – breathed his last breath after suffering from a serious illness and leaves behind a legacy that has always brought joy to many people across the globe.
Tabacalera Palma (DR) closes factory due to pandemic
Jochy Blanco from Tabacalera Palma and La Galera Cigars in Santiago, DR just announced to close the factory tomorrow for almost 3 weeks. In a message to Cigar Journal, he stated:
How Covid-19 affects tobacconists and consumers
In these days of uncertainty and crises you might want to know how tobacconists – and therefore you as a consumer – are affected by the various restrictions. We took a random look around the world.
COVID-19 affects Cigar Production around the Globe
Cigar Journal took a look at cigar factories around the world.
