An early summer’s evening and a London garden party marked Davidoff’s renewed commitment to the UK cigar market.
Gurkha Acquires its First Proprietary Cigar Factory
Gurkha Cigars announced the acquisition of the Nicaraguan American Caribbean Cigars factory after having been partners for five years.
General Cigar Appoints Sean Williams as Cohiba Brand Ambassador
Williams is former owner of El Primer Mundo Cigar Company, a boutique collection of highly-rated cigars made in the Dominican Republic.
Ink and Tobacco – Tattoos in the Cigar Industry
Are all cigar smokers men who wear suits? Even if this may never has been the case, it was definitely the most common stereotype. At least before a few actors helped facilitate a change.
Phillips & King Joins Forces with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO)
Phillips & King, distributor of specialty tobacco products and accessories in the United States, has signed an agreement partnering with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) to help their customers address legislative issues affecting the tobacco industry.
Steven Kron Appointed International Sales Director at NyB Cigars
NyB Cigars announced the appointment of Steven Kron as their new International Sales Director. Kron was previously the Head of Dunhill Cigars at British American Tobacco.
Habanos S.A. Appoints New Operational Marketing Director
CorporaciĂłn Habanos, S.A. announced that Mr. Ernesto González RodrĂguez has been appointed as new Operational Marketing Director of Habanos, S.A., under Resolution 143, 2017 of the Minister of Agriculture.
Rob Maneson Appointed CEO of JR Cigar
Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, has appointed Rob Maneson chief executive officer of its JR Cigar unit, effective immediately.
Cigar Legend Avo Uvezian Dies on March 24, 2017 at the Age of 91
Composer and cigar legend Avo Uvezian peacefully passed away on March 24, 2017, only two days after the celebration of his 91th birthday.
J. Fuego Cigar Co. to Outsource Sales, Marketing and Customer Service to Cypress Group Miami
J. Fuego decided to outsource their sales to Brick & Mortar tobacconists as well as their social media, website and marketing to Cypress Group Miami.
Stephan Qarimi Joins the Drew Estate International Team
Drew Estate announced today the expansion of their international sales team to include Stephan Qarimi as International Market Manager and Director of Travel Retail.
Oliva & J. Cortès Building New Cigar Box Factory North of EstelĂ
Oliva Cigar Company/J. Cortes is building a new factory north of Estelà in Nicaragua. At the moment they’re producing 60,000 boxes at rented facilities in the centre of town, which gives little room for growth.
