Shanda Lee has been hired as Gurkha Cigars’ new Director of Marketing. In this role Lee will be responsible for the marketing and brand management of Gurkha Cigars.
Villiger Cigars Reaches Distribution Agreements In Canada And Mexico
Villiger Cigars continues its growth, as agreements have been reached with both Casa Turrent and Brigham Enterprises Inc. to distribute their cigars in Mexico and Canada.
Joya De Nicaragua Added To Cigraal’s Portfolio
Cigraal Ltd of Hong Kong announced an addition to its portfolio of brands: Joya de Nicaragua will now be handled by Cigraal in Greater China and Vietnam.
McClelland Tobacco Company Closes After 40 years
The McClelland Tobacco Company is closing after 40 years.
J.C. Newman Announces New Marketing Department Structure
J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced the promotion of Kara Guagliardo and Monica Foster to Co-Marketing Directors effective immediately.
Joya De Nicaragua Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
In 1968, Joya de Nicaragua (JDN) became the first tobacco factory to craft premium handmade cigars in Nicaragua.
Royal Agio Cigars Joins ProCigar
Royal Agio Cigars (Agio) announced it has become a member of ProCigar, the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers.
Macanudo Celebrates its Golden Anniversary
2018 marks a major milestone for Macanudo, as the brand commemorates its 50th anniversary.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group acquires Thompson & Co.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Thompson and Co. of Tampa, Inc. (“Thompson”).
Starky Arias Joins AJ Fernández Cigar Co. As New Marketing Director
AJ Fernández Cigar Company has hired former representative of Cigar Rings, SRL, Starky Arias as its new marketing director.
La Flor Dominicana Expands Factory in Tamboril
La Flor Dominicana is currently increasing their factory. Within the next month the production area in their factory in Tamboril in the Dominican Republic will become a lot bigger.
Quality Importers Trading Company Acquires XIKAR, Inc.
With the involvement of Svoboda Capital Partners LLC, Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has acquired XIKAR Inc.
