by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 17, 2025 | Cigar Action
New Jersey State Senator Joseph Vitale has submitted S.B. No. 4820 that would raise the tax on premium cigars from the current rate of 30% to a regressive and uncompetitive rate of 50% (of the wholesale price.) This would have a devastating effect on the small...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 13, 2025 | Press Releases
Crowned Heads has announced the long-awaited expansion of its celebrated Tennessee Waltz line — a cigar that has served as both a tribute to the company’s home state and a cornerstone of its identity since debuting in 2014. For the first time in the brand’s 11-year...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 12, 2025 | Feature
Excellent customer service in today’s competitive environment is characterized in many ways. After interviewing, visiting, and reading with some of my favorite customer service gurus I came up with “Mary’s Top 10 Customer Service Tips.” Some of the all-time great...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 12, 2025 | Press Releases
After several years of international expansion across Europe and Asia, Duran Cigars has officially returned to the United States. The relaunch marks a new chapter for the boutique cigar maker—anchored by its newly opened headquarters and distribution center in Miami’s...
by Premium Cigar Association | Nov 12, 2025 | Press Releases
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its third-quarter 2025 results, reporting net sales of DKK 2.4 billion (≈ $340 million), down 3 percent year over year but holding steady on an organic basis with 0.3 percent growth. The handmade cigar category—home to brands...
