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.
The Blend: El Artista Puro Ambar
El Artista offers the rebirth of a Dominican gem, and cigar-loving women are taking notice.
BriarWorks Pipes: Hand-finished pipes at mid-grade prices offer an appealing retail option
Most brick-and-mortar tobacco shops featuring a pipe presence keep themselves pretty well stocked with midgrade…
Alec Bradley Cigars: Guided by passion, a natural-born cigar man finds his rightful place.
Above, Alan Rubin, founder of Alec Bradley Cigars Alan Rubin, founder and owner of Fort…
Pandemic 2020
I can clearly remember the two previous occasions when our industry was rocked: November 1997,…
A California Cigar Retailer’s Experience During COVID-19
We were caught totally off guard. We had just gotten through an extremely trying 2019…
COVID-19 Survival Guide: Generating Revenue During COVID-19 and Beyond
As any successful business owner will tell you, if you don’t learn from past experiences,…
Two Generations. One Vision. Serino Cigars Branches Out
The Serino Cigars portfolio encompasses a wide array of strengths, flavors and shapes, offering something…
The Soul of Charity
Actively engaging in your community through charity, volunteerism and events deserves planning, same as any…
Perdomo Cigars: Success Through Dedication, Science and Pure Love
How do you define a classic American success story?Perdomo Cigars is the perfect place to…
A Solid Foundation: An Interview with Nicholas Melillo of Foundation Cigars
For Nicholas Melillo, the only way to build a cigar brand is to start with…
Inventory Control Pays
It’s probably the most crucial component to building a business and cash flow, and it…
Rocky Mountain Refuge
Stag Tobacconist in Colorado is a full-service tobacco shop with a throwback touch.
The Midas Touch: Daniel Marshall Strikes Gold With His 24-Karat Cigar
Daniel Marshall thought his 24-karat gold cigar would be a unique touch for his custom-made…
The Blend: Fratello Navetta Inverso
Putting a unique twist on his original Navetta cigar, Omar de Frias creates a new…
The Blend: The Antigua Estelí Segovias
Named for the tobacco-growing lands of Nicaragua called Las Segovias, this cigar defines the flavors…
The Blend: J.C. Newman The American
American-made an honoring the company’s 125th anniversary, this cigar takes its inspiration from tradition.
Outside the Cigar Box: The Power to Make or Break Your Business
Staff scheduling and training influence your inventory control. All of it connects to profits.
The Tobacconist: Your Own “Top 25” List Is More Valuable than Theirs
Phil Ledbetter says try an in-store Top 25 list and watch your sales soar.
The Pipe: Three Cheers for Corn Cob Pipes
William Nelson pays homage to the corn cob pipe —its place in our history and…
The Industry: Argue with Your Accountant
Jarrid Trudeau offers his insights on the importance of inventory management.