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Kretek Acquires Foundry

Michael Giannini will once again be heading Foundry. Kretek International has announced that it has acquired Foundry Tobacco Co. from Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Terms of…

Ventura Ships Archetype Crystals, Curses and Cloaks

Ventura Cigar Co.’s new Archetype Fantasy Miniseries is now en route to retailers. It’s a collection of three cigars: Crystals, Curses and Cloaks. Each is…

Tobacco Media Group Adds Dawn Conger

Tobacco Media Group (TMG), the parent company of the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) conference and trade show, has announced the hiring of Dawn Conger to…

Ventura Cigar Co. to Distribute Island Lifestyle Brands, Tommy Bahama Cigar Accessories

Kretek International’s premium cigar division, Ventura Cigar Co., will take over the distribution of Island Lifestyle Importers and its Tommy Bahama cigar accessories. The companies…

TPE 2019 Dates Announced, Third Day Added

The Tobacco Plus Expo will grow next year. For TPE 2019, there will be three trade floor days instead of two, which has been previously…

Gurkha Signs With Kretek International Canada for Canadian Distribution

Gurkha has signed a deal with Kretek International Canada for distribution. “Canadians represent the largest percentage of non-U.S. citizens vacationing in the United States,” said…

TPE 2018: Day 2 + Conclusion

My goal for Thursday: cover TPE. By the time I got to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Wednesday, it was already well past noon….

TPE 2018: Day 1

So Wednesday was interesting. But before we get started, a quick refresher on the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). It’s an annual trade show hosted by…

Michael Giannini Joins Ventura Cigar Co.

Michael Giannini is back. Kretek International has announced that Giannini is the new creative director for its Ventura Cigar Co. brand. Giannini most recently served…

Ventura Acquires San Diego-based Cuban Cigar Factory

Ventura Cigar Co. has acquired Cuban Cigar Factory, a San Diego-based brand of cigars. Cuban Cigar Factory opened in 1995 and has included a variety…

Weekly News (Dec. 21, 2015)

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