If you were looking for drama from the PCA Trade Show on Day Three, this wasn’t going to be the day to provide the fireworks. Sunday, July 9th was the second day the Trade Show was open for business and for the most part, while it wasn’t a bad day for writing up business, it […]
2023 PCA Post Game Report: Day Two
Day Two marks the opening of the actual trade show itself. If you aren’t familiar with the logistics of the PCA Trade Show – it’s simple. Basically, manufacturers are housed in booths for the next three and half days. The booths each have a subculture of their own. Some booths are simple with a table, […]
2023 PCA Post Game Report: Day One
Day One of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Convention and Trade Show is now in the annals of history. This time, there was a very different feel to this opening day of the Trade Show. For the first time in the 13 years I have been covering the IPCPR and now PCA, the opening day […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 3: Predictions for Top 5 Cigars of the Show
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive trade show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the 2023 PCA Trade Show has you […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 2: The Things to Watch
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive trade show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the 2023 PCA Trade Show has you […]
2023 PCA Pre-Game Report Part 1: The Logistics
For the 13th year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and Convention. This is also the 13th consecutive Trade Show we are covering and are proud to be a part of a very small group of media to say that. Our four-part series for the […]
Feature Story: Konscious Cigars to make PCA Debut in 2023
This year we are introducing a new installment to our coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show where we will selectively highlight some existing companies making their Trade Show debut. Today we will highlight Konscious Cigars, a company based out of Tampa, Florida. Companies we will consider for this feature are reserved for […]
Feature Story: Serafin de Cuba to Make PCA Debut
This year we are introducing a new installment to our coverage of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show where we will selectively highlight some existing companies making their Trade Show debut. Today we will highlight Serafin de Cuba. The company has a rich history going back to the 19th century and spreads five generations. […]
Feature Story: What Does Moving the PCA Trade Show to the Spring Mean for the Industry?
A major announcement came today from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) in regards to the 2024 Trade Show moving its dates to March 22-25, 2024 and its location to the Las Vegas Convention Center. In terms of what this could mean, here are some thoughts. The industry calendar is going to be very crowded for […]
Feature Story: What the TAA Needs To Do To Create Excitement In Its Exclusive Cigar Series
Each year as we enter spring, there are a series of exclusive cigars released for the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) member retailers by leading manufacturers. Since 2014, Cigar Coop has covered these releases. Over the years, I’ve seen what should be an elite series of cigars by leading manufacturers for some of the nation’s […]