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Drew Estate Cancels Barn Smoker Events and Gives Back to Ticketholders
Drew Estate announced yesterday that it will be canceling its 2020 Barn Smoker events as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The American cigar company will host virtual …
Canadian Casa del Habano Closing Permanently
When businesses re-open in Montreal, cigar lovers are going to have one less place to buy their Cubans. The La Casa del Habano, located on Sherbrooke Street West, will be selling …
PCA Cancels Annual Trade Show Due to Coronavirus
The Premium Cigar Association has canceled its 2020 trade show, which was scheduled to take place July 10-14 in Las Vegas. The show has been canceled due to the Coronavirus …
$1.3 Billion Deal For Imperial’s Premium Cigar Business
The transaction includes half of Cuba’s Habanos S.A., the world’s largest cigar factory, Tabacalera USA, Casa de Montecristo, JR Cigar and some of the world’s most famous cigar …
Régis Broersma Returns to Lead General Cigar Co. as Parent Company Restructures
Scandinavian Tobacco Group, parent company of the General Cigar Company, announced yesterday that Régis Broersma will return as the president of the company, beginning immediately.
Cigar Rights of America Executive Leaving Organization
J. Glynn Loope will be leaving his post as executive director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day. Loope has led CRA since 2008.
J.C. Newman Kicks Off #BrickHouseAtMyHouse Contest
J.C. Newman announced yesterday that it will be partnering with retailers around the country to offer a special bundle of Brick House cigars and kick off a coinciding contest with …
Crowned Heads, Ace Prime Launch Bulb Platform to Support Local Cigar Retailers
Crowned Heads and ACE Prime Cigars are co-launching a new initiative called Bulb, a subscription service which is designed to help retailers “keep the lights on” by passing along …
Cigar Factories Reopen Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the world, including the handmade cigar industry. Some factories in Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic and the United States that …