Weekly News (February 11, 2013)
Editor’s Note: For the first time in a while, there’s a week full of news, relatively big news. Swisher, Nicaragua, Sam Leccia, lots of legislation;…
Cigar Lounge Legislation Filed in Washington
A revamped bill that would create licenses for cigar bars and cigar lounges in Washington State was filed in the Washington state house today, and…
Weekly News (April 16, 2012)
Editor’s Note: Last week a petition was started on whitehouse.gov as part of a partnership between CRA and IPCPR. The petition urges the Obama administration to…
Cigar Stores Stay Smoke-Free in Washington State
Another legislative setback has hit the cigar smoking community in Washington state, as a bill-turned-amendment that would have allowed smoking in cigar stores and lounges…
Weekly News (May 23, 2011)
We are fifty-five days out from the start of the IPCPR tradeshow in Las Vegas. Brands are quietly showing off their “secret” unannounced products for…
Weekly News (March 21, 2011)
It’s been a busy week to say the least, and not just in cigar news. Tons of new news, including a few that came out…
Weekly News (February 14, 2011)
The Tatuaje CMF5 was announced. The newest limited edition to honor a retailer’s anniversary, this time Fresno, CA’s Cigars Más Fino. It’s a closed foot…
Weekly News (January 31, 2011)
Can he do it? Will he do it…? Yepp, another week, another Viaje LE announcement. Nope, I’m not kidding. It marks the seventh sixth (I…
Weekly News (July 12, 2010)
Interesting news regarding Cuba… Despite reports of cutting sizes, Habanos S.A. is apparently turning better profit margins than last year. The explanation is the rise…
