Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard leaves Oettinger Davidoff AG. Beat Hauenstein, the former COO, was appointed as new CEO of the Swiss family-owned company, effective immediately.
Trinidad Rises to New Heights
It started life in secret 48 years ago at Cohiba’s El Laguito factory. The new cigar is called Edición Limitada 2016.
Drew Estate Partners With STG for Canadian Distribution
Drew Estate announces that it has appointed STG Canada as its exclusive distribution partner for both domestic and Duty-Free premium cigar markets in Canada.
The End for Vintage Davidoff?
Mitchell Orchant, managing director of C.Gars Ltd and organizer of the world’s biggest annual cigar auctions, says he believes that we’ve seen the last great sales of the hugely prized vintage Cuban Davidoffs.
A Visit to the Company Arnold André
On January 30, 1817, Johann Friedrich Christian André founded a company in Osnabrück, Germany, that manufactured smoking tobacco. We’re taking this occasion to follow the invitation of the traditional company Arnold André almost exactly to the day, 200 years later.
Premium Cigars Could Be Exempted From FDA’s Final Deeming Rule
On July 28, Commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, announced a new comprehensive plan for the approach the agency will take to the regulation of tobacco products.
JM Tobacco Acquires Zoidian Cigar, Introduces All-New Lineup
JM Tobacco has acquired all assets, marketing rights and the Zoidian brand name from George Hafoury.
Davidoff Downtown New York – The First Year of the Flagship Store
Less than two years after the opening of its new Davidoff flagship store on 6th Avenue in New York the company added another one, this time on Liberty Street in the Downtown area. With the new Freedom Tower overlooking its operation, the store has had a good first year.
General Cigar Appoints José de Castro as New VP of Marketing
General Cigar announced that José de Castro will join the company as vice president of marketing, assuming his new role on August 1, 2017.
United Cigar Group Offering Anti State Tax Promotion at IPCPR 2017
United Cigar Group will offer each retailer bonus goods in quantities that correspond to their state’s tobacco tax percentage, essentially “giving back” the tax to the retailer.
Davidoff to Hold 6th Golden Band Awards Ceremony on July 11, 2017
Davidoff announced the Sixth Annual Davidoff Golden Band Awards, honoring the company’s Appointed Merchants with the best performances over the past year.
Ventura Cigar Company Acquires US-Based “Cuban Cigar Factory”
Ventura Cigar Company announced the acquisition of Cuban Cigar Factory, a boutique, craft cigar business based out of San Diego, CA.
