by Premium Cigar Association | Jun 3, 2026 | Feature
We’d all like to have more customers, and as I think about how to achieve that for our own store, it’s not lost on me that I represent one of the fastest growing market segments: women. Long gone are the days when it was shocking to see a woman enjoy a cigar. Women...
by Premium Cigar Association | May 26, 2026 | Feature
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about the business. Olga Piña, owner: Our salon opened its doors on October 4, 2025, in the city of Miami, with a very clear vision: to create a space where the premium cigar is appreciated not only as a product, but as a...
by Premium Cigar Association | May 19, 2026 | Feature
When Eric and Mallory Drazin opened Oak Glen Tobacconist in August 2019, they knew California wasn’t an easy place to run a cigar business. High excise taxes, strict licensing rules, anti-tobacco campaigns and limited flexibility for specialty retailers were already...
by Premium Cigar Association | May 19, 2026 | Feature
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) was proud to participate in the 2026 Festival del Puro y el Café in Danlí, Honduras, an extraordinary celebration of craftsmanship, culture, heritage, and community that continues to solidify Honduras’ position as one of the world’s...
by Premium Cigar Association | May 18, 2026 | Cigar Action
Knoxville City Council is considering a proposal that would ban smoking in all bars across the city. For premium cigar retailers and cigar-friendly establishments, this is not a minor policy change. It directly impacts adult-only businesses that already operate with...