Second Oregon Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill Expected Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, D-Beaverton, is expected to introduce legislation that would raise the minimum the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to…
LFD L-Granu Cabinet Oscuro Emerges
There’s another version of La Flor Dominicana’s L-Granú. The cigar uses the same blend as the company’s Cabinet Oscuro wrapper—a maduro version of the Ecuadorian…
Drew Estate Appoints David Lazarus as SVP of Sales
Drew Estate has announced that David Lazarus will be the company’s new svp of sales. Lazarus’ responsibilities are listed as overall accountability for field sales, inside sales,…
Genesee County, Mich. Moves Towards Raising Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
Genesee County, Mich. is one step away from raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. Yesterday, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners…
Michael Cellucci Joins Quality Importers
Michael Cellucci, the former president of Drew Estate, has joined Quality Importers as president and chief operating officer. Quality Importers is owned by Michael Giordano. It…
Dunhill Signed Range Selección Suprema
A few weeks ago, word came out that Dunhill—an iconic name in the world of high-end tobacco products—is planning on ceasing the sale of its…
France Expected to Ban “Café Crème” Name
France is expected to ban the use of the Café Crème name, arguing that it violates French Public Health Code. Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) issued a…
Virginia Bill Would Allow for Cigar Shops to Serve Alcohol
A bill in Virginia would allow for cigar shops to serve a limited amount of alcohol. Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, has introduced H.B. 2220, which…
Jaime Florez-Estrada Out at Drew Estate
Jaime Florez-Estrada, who served as Drew Estate’s vp of marketing, is no longer with the company. “He’s a consummate, stand up professional,” said Glenn Wolfson, Drew…
Swedish Match Cuts STG Stake in Half
Swedish Match’s continued divesture in Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is continuing. The company announced that it sold an additional 9 million shares of the company,…
Jonathan Drew Gets New Role at Drew Estate
Drew Estate’s Jonathan Drew has a new role at the company, president. It’s part of a new multi-year agreement that will keep him at the brand…
