by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 4, 2026 | Feature
The past several years have witnessed numerous collaborations between cigar manufacturers. But what is a collaboration, actually? The dictionary defines collaboration as “the action of working with someone to produce or create something.” This leaves a lot of room...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 4, 2026 | Press Releases
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) released its 2025 annual report outlining financial performance, category results, and operational developments across its global cigar and tobacco business. The Denmark-based company is one of the largest cigar producers in the world...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 4, 2026 | Press Releases
Aladino Cigars, produced by JRE Tobacco Company, has announced a limited-edition release designed to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. Called the Aladino Declaration, the cigar is positioned as a tribute to the ideals of liberty...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 4, 2026 | Cigar Action
SB 1314 & HB 5182 protect Illinois cigar retailers and create a level playing field. This bill requires qualifying remote and online sellers to collect and remit Illinois tobacco taxes on products sold into the state. Local retailers already comply with these...
by Premium Cigar Association | Mar 3, 2026 | Cigar Action
Connecticut lawmakers are considering Raised Bill 5228, which would restrict tobacco retailers by imposing two caps: No more than 25% of retail floor space dedicated to taxed tobacco products. No more than 50% of annual gross sales from taxed tobacco products. For...
