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HVC Marks 10 Years of Pan Caliente with New Limited Edition
HVC (Havana City Cigars) is commemorating a decade of one of its core lines with the release of the Pan Caliente 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2026, a project that reflects...
Smoker Friendly Moves Key Industry Events to Wyoming in 2026
One of the premium tobacco industry’s longest-running retail and consumer gatherings is set for a major shift in 2026, as Smoker Friendly relocates both of its flagship events...
Altadis Brings Romeo y Julieta Back to the Kentucky Derby Stage
Altadis U.S.A. is once again aligning one of its most recognizable brands with one of the most recognizable events in American culture. With the release of the Romeo y...
Davidoff Expands Zino Portfolio with Zino Honduras
Zino is entering a new phase with the introduction of Zino Honduras, a release that signals a deliberate evolution of the brand’s identity within Davidoff’s broader...
Cavalier Genève Cigars Marks 10 Years with Anniversary Release Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry prepares for the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced a new release commemorating its...
Quesada Cigars Introduces New Brand Identity Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry looks ahead to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars is preparing to present an updated brand identity that...
Joya de Nicaragua Prepares Patriotic Release Ahead of PCA26
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show approaches, Joya de Nicaragua is set to introduce a new limited-edition release tied to a broader milestone: the...
LOFB Cigars Introduces “Department of Honor” PCA Exclusive Release
As the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show approaches, LOFB Cigars has announced its first PCA-exclusive release, a limited-edition offering centered on a...
J.SANN & SON and S.T. Dupont to Launch Boutique Experience in Wynwood
A new retail concept taking shape in Miami’s Wynwood Art District is aiming to push the premium cigar experience further into the world of luxury lifestyle and collectorship....
Aganorsa Leaf Previews New Releases Ahead of PCA26 Trade Show
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for its 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans, Aganorsa Leaf has announced a series of new offerings that will be introduced in...
Artista Cigars Announces New Product Releases Ahead of PCA26
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for the 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans, Artista Cigars has announced a range of new products and line extensions that...
Altadis U.S.A. Showcases New Releases Ahead of PCA26 Trade Show
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for its 2026 Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans, Altadis U.S.A. has announced a series of new releases that will be featured around...
Don Emmanuel to Debut Sun & Moon Limited Edition at PCA 2026
Don Emmanuel Cigars is preparing to introduce a new limited release at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans, with a project that centers on...
La Aurora to Debut Prime Collection at PCA 2026
La Aurora is preparing to introduce a new high-end offering with the Prime Collection, a curated assortment of some of the brand’s most sought-after and limited cigars, set to...
Crowned Heads to Debut Moonflower at PCA 2026
Crowned Heads is set to introduce Moonflower, a new regular production line that marks a significant milestone for the brand and its long-standing partnership with My Father...
California’s Third-Hand Smoke Law
On January 1, 2026, California became one of the first jurisdictions in the world to require home sellers to disclose the presence of so-called “third-hand smoke” to prospective...
2026 in the States: What the Crystal Ball Says (As of Today)
The 2026 state legislative sessions, spanning from coast to coast, will bring an anticipated package of opportunities and threats. The premium cigar and tobacco products sector...
Facebook and Instagram Are Restricting Cigar Content: Guidance for Retailers
You’re not imagining it: Meta (Facebook and Instagram) has become more aggressive in how it enforces and interprets content related to regulated industries and categories,...
Premium Cigar Association Welcomes Lesley Nickus as New Marketing & Communications Manager
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Lesley Nickus as its new Marketing & Communications Manager, effective January 5, 2026. Nickus brings...
Stolen Throne Cigars: Growth, at a Deliberate Pace
Stolen Throne owner Richard “Lee” Marsh released his company’s first cigar, the Crook of the Crown, in May of 2019, and found immediate success. Since then, the firm has traced...
Getting the Word Out: Thoughts on Advertising Tobacco Businesses
It is every business owner’s wish to spread the word that customers are invited and welcomed with open arms, that unique products and friendly service await each visitor, and...
The Little Factory That Could: El Titan de Bronze
There is no one like Sandy Cobas in the cigar industry. If ever there was such a thing as a cigar celebrity, Cobas would fit the bill. She’s the founder of El Titan de Bronze, a...
Emerson’s Cigars’ 50th
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...
Renegade Merchandising
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...