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New York Tobacconists Respond to Statewide Tax Hike
The first of October marked the closure of a tax loophole that allowed New York tobacconists to maintain a roughly 38 percent tax on cigars. Now, the Empire State’s cigar tax has …
Cigars For Warriors Begins Fundraiser for U.S. Troops Tomorrow
Due to Covid-19, Operation: Cigars for Warriors has seen a dramatic drop in donations. The charity is beginning a fundraising drive tomorrow on Veterans Day until the first of …
Hurricane Eta Spares Tobacco in Central America
Tobacco growers in Central America are breathing sigh of relief. Although Hurricane Eta and its remnants caused some flooding in the major growing regions of Honduras and …
Cigar Association of America Names New Chairman
The Cigar Association of America, one of the leading trade groups in the U.S. cigar business, has named John J. Miller as its new chairman, replacing Javier Estades, who served in …
Higher Cigar Sales Boost Q3 Results for Scandinavian Tobacco
The American cigar market has been a strong one for European cigar giant Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (STG). The Denmark company, parent of General Cigar Co., reported strong …
Powerful Hurricane Eta Approaches Central America
Hurricane Eta is crawling across the Atlantic Ocean towards Nicaragua with sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. The potentially devastating Category 4 storm is expected to make …
Imperial Completes $1.44 Billion Sale Of Premium Cigar Business
Today, Imperial Brands PLC completed the sale of its premium cigar business to an investment consortium for 1.225 billion euros ($1.44 billion). The sale includes a vast array of …
Nicaragua Cigar Industry Cancels Puro Sabor 2021 Festival
The 2021 edition of Puro Sabor, Nicaragua’s largest premium cigar celebration, has been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, the country’s cigar manufacturer’s and …
EXCLUSIVE: Fuente and Padrón Embark on Innovative Cigar Project to Honor Their Fathers
Arturo Fuente and Padrón—arguably the most heralded companies in the handmade cigar industry—are joining forces on a special project to honor the former patriarchs of each company.