PCA The Magazine: Featured articles
While PCA The Magazine is only available to current members, we have published and provided access to select articles below for your enjoyment.
While the start of a new year brings excitement and opportunity, it also signals the start of a less enjoyable time—tax season. While some may …
Since 1977, Señor Cigars has been the signature cigar destination of Ocean City, Maryland, a major beach resort area along the East Coast. Founded by …
Of the many unusual and unique consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the unexpected sales of high-end luxury goods stand out as a seeming anomaly. A …
When launching a business, one of the first questions to answer is, “How are we different?” For the proprietor of El Septimo, a relative newcomer …
Michael Herklots and Brendon
Scott, formally of Nat Sherman,
are molding the past and
present with Ferio Tego Cigars.
El Artista offers the rebirth of a Dominican gem, and cigar-loving women are taking notice.
Most brick-and-mortar tobacco shops featuring a pipe presence keep themselves pretty well stocked with midgrade factory pipes, usually from Europe, and with basket pipes and …
Above, Alan Rubin, founder of Alec Bradley Cigars
Alan Rubin, founder and owner of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Alec Bradley Cigars, was not born to a cigar …
I can clearly remember the two previous occasions when our industry was rocked: November 1997, marking the end of the Cigar Boom, and 2009, when …
We were caught totally off guard. We had just gotten through an extremely trying 2019 with California’s increased OTP taxes. We already had a survival …
As any successful business owner will tell you, if you don’t learn from past experiences, your business will never grow. Here are some survival strategies …
The Serino Cigars portfolio encompasses a wide array of strengths, flavors and shapes, offering something for every type of smoker, from novice to seasoned epicure.
Actively engaging in your community through charity, volunteerism and events deserves planning, same as any business strategy. With the right approach, your brand can reap …
How do you define a classic American success story?Perdomo Cigars is the perfect place to start.
For Nicholas Melillo, the only way to build a cigar brand is to start with the seed and organically make the business grow.
It’s probably the most crucial component to building a business and cash flow, and it can also be the most challenging.
Stag Tobacconist in Colorado is a full-service tobacco shop with a throwback touch.
Daniel Marshall thought his 24-karat gold cigar would be a unique touch for his custom-made humidors honoring the movie Scarface. Little did he know it …
Putting a unique twist on his original Navetta cigar, Omar de Frias creates a new taste profile.
Named for the tobacco-growing lands of Nicaragua called Las Segovias, this cigar defines the flavors and essence of a country.
American-made an honoring the company’s 125th anniversary, this cigar takes its inspiration from tradition.
Staff scheduling and training influence your inventory control. All of it connects to profits.
Phil Ledbetter says try an in-store Top 25 list and watch your sales soar.
William Nelson pays homage to the corn cob pipe —its place in our history and in our pipe businesses.
Jarrid Trudeau offers his insights on the importance of inventory management.
Luciano Mierelles of A.C.E. Prime argues it’s good business to put family over profits.
The name conjures up feelings of hospitality, faith and family, with a little bit of the science of what makes a good cigar. Put it …
Scott Regina of Emerson’s Cigars explains awareness, interest, desire and action.
How apparel retailers have focused on growing their profits through converting first-time purchasers into recurring customers.
Inspired by General Cigar aging leaves in wine barrels, Justin Andrews has caught lightning in a barrel of the whiskey variety.
Half a decade ago, Jeff Haugen found himself at a crossroads —as a successful retailer tobacconist, he wanted to keep finding ways to grow his …
Honoring 20 years, Drew Estate celebrates the cigar that redefined the industry.
It’s the foundation of every successful business model, but how should tobacconists best develop an effective sales and service strategy? We asked the experts.
Offering a mild cigar with complexity. Steve Saka delivers a tasteful excursion from the full-bodied cigars he’s known for.
District of Columbia’s oldest tobacco shop stays the course, as its owner, John Anderson, seeks to shape the future of our industry.
Platinum Nova Cigars made its debut at this year’s PCA show and it’s two shining ambassadors are ready to enlighten you.