Altadis U.S.A. Deletes RyJ by Romeo and Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Maduro, Among Others (Update)
As part of its annual revision of its portfolio and prices, Altadis U.S.A. has announced the deletion of several lines, many of which will be…
Black Label Trading Co. Creates J.W. Marshall for Cigar Federation
Black Label Trading Co. has announced J.W. Marshall, a new limited edition being created exclusively for Cigar Federation. The new cigar is a 5 1/2…
Gov. Christie Pocket Vetos New Jersey’s Tobacco Purchase Age Increase
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has used a pocket veto to defeat a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from…
Utah Will Consider Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Again
It’s been tried before and failed, but that isn’t stopping two Utah state legislators from once again attempting to raise the minimum age to purchase…
Regius LE Corona 2015 Winter Edition
Last fall, Regius Cigars announced plans to make a limited edition box-pressed corona vitola as a winter release. While it would be banded with the company’s…
Tyngsboro, Mass. Prohibits Smoking in Tobacco Shops, Updates Tobacco Rules
The town of Tyngsboro, Mass. has a number of updates to its tobacco policy, including one that no longer lets people light up in a tobacco…
Nebraska State Senator Seeks Tobacco Tax Increase
With the opening of another state’s legislative session, another elected official is seeking an increase in tobacco taxes. This time, it’s Nebraska State Senator Mike…
Milford, Mass. to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 as of April 1
Earlier this week, the Milford, Mass. Board of Health approved a proposal that will increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to…
Oettinger Davidoff AG Acquires Majority Interest in Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd.
Just over a year since Oettinger Davidoff AG acquired a 25% interest in Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd., its Asia distributor, the Swiss premium cigar maker…
Ricky Somoza Joins A.J. Fernandez as U.S. Director of Operations
Enrique “Ricky” Somoza has a new job at A.J. Fernandez, as he was recently promoted to director of operations after being production manager at the…
Black Label Trading Co. Discontinues Redemption
Black Label Trading Co.’s Redemption line is no more, as the company confirmed to halfwheel today that the line has been discontinued. The cause for the…
