The Davidoff Art Initiative announced Dominican artist Natalia Ortega Gamez as the first artist selected for the new residency program at FLORA ars+natura in Bogotá, Colombia.
Darren Cioffi Sets Yet Another World Record at CSWC Qualification in Sweden
Darren Cioffi, owner of Principle Cigars, did it again. He repeated history by winning the Cigar Smoking World Championship Qualification Tournament in Sweden – again. The tournament took place at Mellgren’s Fine Tobacco in Gotheburg.
Oettinger Davidoff Appoints General Manager for Planned Subsidiary in Germany
Oettinger Davidoff AG has appointed Olaf Ruf as the future General Manager and Vice President of Davidoff of Geneva Germany, a new subsidiary it intends to create after terminated the existing collaboration with its German sales partner Arnold André.
Lotus International Changes Company Name, Now Named Rëyns Intl.
Cigar accessory distributor to the U.S.A., Lotus International, changed the company name to Rëyns International as of April 1, 2016. The name change comes with a new logo as well as updates to their corporate identity.
Boutique Cigars: Paul Garmirian Maintains his Composure
For Paul Garmirian and his son being small is a good thing. As business went well during the cigar boom they made the decision to stay small and not grow any further. With all the new brands coming to market, the Garmirians and their P.G. lines have remained constant.
Davidoff Cigar Bar Las Vegas Launches VIP Program “Davidoff Insider”
The Davidoff Cigar Bar located at the Las Vegas Strip launched a new VIP program for its loyal guests: Davidoff Insider. Debuting on March 30 during a special event at Davidoff Cigar Bar, the first 100 VIP cards were given away to some of Davidoff’s patrons and friends.
1502 Cigars Heads to Europe, Now Available in Germany and Slovakia
Enrique Sánchez Icaza, CEO & Founder of Global Premium Cigars with it’s core brand 1502, is thinking big. Germany and Slovakia are his first steps into the international market.
Lotus International to Distribute Elie Bleu Accessories in the U.S.A. and Canada
Elie Bleu S.A. Paris, France has appointed Lotus International, LLC as their exclusive distributor for the United States and Canada.
Mission Europe: Rocky Patel Fights for Cigar Smokers
Fighting for the rights for cigar smokers is all in a day’s work – certainly for Rocky Patel too. The campaigner for cigar smoker’s rights, is bringing the fight to Europe. Cigar Journal interviews a man on a mission …
First London Ladies Cigar Club Event of the Year took Place at Hyde Bar and Terrace
LLCC, a London based cigar club for women, held its first event of 2016 on the International Women’s Day at the Hyde Bar and Terrace at Park Tower, Knightsbridge, London.
Decent C.Gars Ltd and STG Sign Distribution Agreement for United Kingdom
STG and cigar importer Decent C.Gars Ltd have signed a contract for the exclusive distribution of Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s hand-made cigar brands in the UK. As a consequence, these brands will be more readily available in the UK.
Augusto Cigars to Host first Norwegian Cigar Smoking World Championship Qualification
Augusto Cigars and SOL Cigar Co., purveyors of fine cigars in Norway’s capital Oslo, will be hosting the first Norwegian Cigar Smoking World Championship qualification tournament in Norway on April 20, 2016.
