by Premium Cigar Association | Dec 2, 2025 | Press Releases
A landmark of Tampa’s cigar legacy is returning to life. The historic Sanchez y Haya Hotel, built in 1910 and long left to deteriorate, has entered its final phase of restoration under the stewardship of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company—the oldest family-owned premium...
by Premium Cigar Association | Dec 1, 2025 | Feature
Sometimes the road to success can be circuitous. In 2002, Scott Regina was working in retail while living in Northern California with his future wife, Tara Chadbourn. She had been laid off from her job in San Francisco because of the “dotcom bust,” and after joining...
by Premium Cigar Association | Dec 1, 2025 | Feature
Merchandising your humidor effectively is one of the most underrated ways to influence customer experience, maximize sales, and build brand equity inside your store. While there’s plenty of nuance to doing it well, we’ve learned that the best results often come from...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 24, 2025 | Press Releases
HVC Cigars is expanding its popular Hot Cake portfolio with a new limited-production release: the Hot Cake “Fresh Out the Oven” Broadleaf in a Figurado box-pressed format. Debuting next week at select retailers nationwide, this new size gives one of HVC’s most beloved...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 24, 2025 | Press Releases
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has officially begun shipping its newest limited-edition release: The Brick House is on Fire, a creative and fiery twist on one of the company’s most enduring heritage brands. Available exclusively to members of the Tobacconist Association of...
