Royal Danish Cigars, a brand owned by danish Jan Vistisen signed various new distribution agreements with U.S. based companies. Several lines of the brand will be now available more easily.
Arnold André kommentiert Auflösung der Geschäftsbeziehung mit Davidoff
In einer Pressemitteilung kommentiert Rainer Göhner, Geschäftsführer von Arnold André, Davidoffs Gründung einer eigenen Vertriebsfirma in Deutschland und damit die Aufkündigung der Zusammenarbeit mit Arnold André.
Davidoff wird eigene Vertriebsfirma in Deutschland gründen
Die Oettinger Davidoff AG hat die Aufkündigung der Zusammenarbeit mit ihrem bisherigen Importeur für den deutschen Markt, Arnold André, zum 31. Dezember 2016 bekanntgegeben. Die Firma wird in Zukunft mit einer eigenen Vertriebsgesellschaft in Deutschland präsent sein.
Miami Cigar & Co. Taking Over U.S. Distribution for Toscano
Miami Cigar & Company announced that they have reached an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of Toscano Cigars in the United States. Based in Tuscany, Italy, Toscano has been producing their iconic cigars for 200 years and is to this day the most dominant cigar brand in Italy.
Villiger Cigars North America Names Rene Castaneda as New President
In this new role, Castaneda will oversee all aspects of US operations, including sales and marketing. Castaneda will work in tandem, with managing director, Michael Blumendeller who remained in the company after profound restructuring in December of 2015.
Wetter und Añejados beflügelten den Habanos-Absatz im Jahr 2015
Nach einem leichten Rückgang im Jahr 2014 haben die Verkäufe kubanischer Zigarren in Deutschland, Österreich und Polen im Jahr 2015 wieder angezogen. Den wichtigsten Grund dafür sieht die 5th Avenue Products Trading GmbH im warmen Sommer.
Julio & Justo Eiroa Founding Their Own Cigar Company JRE Tobacco
Christian Eiroa announced in a press statement that his father, Julio, and his brother, Justo, have entered the cigar business by founding the independent company JRE Tobacco. The new company’s portfolio will include the brands Aladino, Rancho Luna and Tatascan.
Drew Estate to Take Over U.S. Distribution of Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle
Drew Estate announced their plans to become the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Debonaire House and Indian Motorcycle Cigars. Both brands are produced in the Dominican Republic under the leadership of Philip S. Zanghi III, a long-time tobacco industry veteran.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Announced Promotion of Stijn Elbersen
Elbersen will lead the International Hand-Made Cigars team and will be responsible for the complete hand-made cigar portfolio outside the US, which includes General Cigar and Cigars International brands.
Enrique Somoza Promoted to U.S. Director of Operations at A.J. Fernandez Cigars
A.J. Fernandez Cigars announced yesterday that Enrique “Ricky” Somoza will now oversee operations in the USA. Somoza, born and raised in Miami, had worked as production manager for A.J. Fernandez in their Nicaragua factory since 2013 after meeting A.J. on a trip to Nicaragua.
Nick van Olden is New VP of Tobacco Procurement at Drew Estate
Swisher International has hired Nick van Olden as vice president of corporate tobacco procurement. In this newly established role, van Olden will coordinate tobacco procurement for Drew Estate’s premium cigar line.
Oettinger Davidoff AG akquiriert Mehrheitsanteile an Bluebell in Asien
Vor einem Jahr übernahm die Oettinger Davidoff AG mit Hauptsitz in Basel, Schweiz, einen 25-prozentigen Anteil an ihrem Vertriebspartner in Asien, Bluebell Cigars (Asia). Heute gab das Unternehmen die Akquisition eines Mehrheitsanteils mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2016 bekannt.
