The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: Pre-Christmas IPCPR Retailer Survey Continues to Support Upward Trend in Sales
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The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) conducted a survey the week before Christmas on buying patterns. Survey results indicate an increase in sales for 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016. This follows a similar survey that IPCPR conducted for the 2017 Thanksgiving weekend which also showed an increase in […]
Cigar News: Davidoff to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Brand in 2018
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It was in 1968 when Davidoff first launched its Davidoff-branded White Label cigars. With 2018 marking the 50th anniversary, Davidoff is planning a series of activities to commemorate the milestone. Activities include a series of events, specialty commissioned cigars and accessories, and special bands that will adorn several of the White Label releases. “This is […]
Cigar News: Crux PB5 Third Release Now Available
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Just prior to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Crux Cigar Company announced that the Crux Limitada PB5, the company’s first limited edition cigar would be made available for a third release. This week, the company has announced it is shipping the PB5 Third Release to its retail partners. Crux is dubbing the third release […]
Cigar News: Providencia Cigars Announces Trinitas
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Providencia Cigars, the venture founded by Jim Faber, Raymond Zinar, and Reed Grafke, has announced its third blend in its portfolio – the Trinitas. Trinitas joins the El Padre and El Santo blends in the Providencia lineup. Trinitas is positioned a bolder offering featuring a triple ligero offering that includes a San Andres wrapper and […]
Cigar News: Trinidad La Trova Makes Debut in Asia
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The Trinidad La Trova, one of two retail exclusive offerings by Habanos S.A. for La Casa del Habano retail establishments, recently made its debut in Asia. The launch was conducted by The Pacific Cigar, the official distributor of Habanos S.A., in Asia this past November. The launch occurred simultaneously in Thailand, Macao, Japan, Malaysia, Hong […]
Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Cigars Announces Factory Switch
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As we enter 2018, word has come from Riste Ristevski‘s Jas Sum Kral Cigars that it is moving production to another factory. Ristevski is transferring production from Noel Rojas’a NOA (New Order of the Ages) factory to Tabacalera de Aragon S.A. Tabacalera de Aragon S.A. is located in Estelí, Nicaragua. Ristevski described the factory as small […]
Cigar News: Habanos SA Launches H. Upmann Robustos Añejados
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Habanos SA has launched the fifth installment of its Añejados series, the H. Upmann Robustos Añejados. A launch event for the new H. Upmann Robustos Añejados line was held at the Parque Central Hotel in Havana, Cuba. The H. Upmann Robustos Añejados measures 4 7/8 x 52. This Robusto size has not been seen in […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 7, Number 6 (12/30/17)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Cigar News: Ramón Allones Hermitage Becomes Second Regional Exclusive for Russia
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Habanos SA has unveiled the Ramón Allones Hermitage. The cigar is the second exclusive cigar for the Russian cigar market. The cigar recently had a debut at the 8th Habanos Day in Russia event held in St. Petersburg. The Ramón Allones Hermitage cigar is a Robusto-sized 5 1/2 x 52 vitola. According to Habanos SA, […]