Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
2016 IPCPR Pre Game Report Part 2: The Trends to Watch
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Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
2016 IPCPR Pre Game Report Part 1: A Look at This Year’s Trade Show and Convention
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Editor’s Note For the seventh consecutive year, the Cigar Coop brand will be providing coverage of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association Trade Show and Convention. For the past four years we have brought to you our multi-part preview series on what to expect from the show. Last year, we streamlined the […]
Feature Story: J. Cortès’ Acquisition of Oliva Cigar Company-The Analysis
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Last week came word that J. Cortès NV was acquiring Oliva Cigar Company. For the past 20 years, Oliva has been one of the leading cigar companies in the premium hand-made cigar sector. Oliva has also been a relatively stable cigar company. While the sale of Oliva wasn’t a completer surprise to many industry insiders, the […]
Feature Story: A Closer Look at J. Cortès
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A new name to many U.S. cigar enthusiasts came on to the scene when it was announced that J. Cortes was acquiring Oliva Cigar Company. Today, we take a closer look who J. Cortès is and some of the background of this company. Who is J. Cortes? First up, J. Cortès is a company primarily engaged […]
Feature Story: Takeaways From the CRA Industry Summit
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On June 21st, 2016, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) held an industry summit in Miami, Florida to discuss the pending regulations on premium cigars set to take place beginning August 8th, 2016. Following the meeting, the Cigar Dave Show hosted a roundtable featuring Cigar Rights of America Executive Director Glynn Loope, Jorge Padron of Padron […]
Feature Story: Understanding the FDA’s Age Requirements for Premium Cigars
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On May 5th, 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced regulations to implement the Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009. These regulations gave the FDA authority to regulate all tobacco products. Under these rules, premium cigars were now placed under FDA regulatory control. One of the new regulations involves some changes […]
Feature Story: Understanding the Impact of FDA Regulations on Post-Embargo Cuban Cigars
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Over the past year, one of the most common I’ve heard from many people is “When will see Cuban Cigars available the United States?” The answer to that question pretty much is dependent on when the Cuban Embargo will actually be lifted. However, this answer is now more complicated by the recent announcement of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s […]
Feature Story: Understanding the Grandfather Date for FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars
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On August 8th, 2016, premium cigars will be subject to regulations introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This will drastically change the way new products will be introduced to the marketplace. One thing that has been the subject of much conversation is something called the “grandfather” date to market a premium cigar product […]
Feature Story: Davidoff Releases Financial Review for 2015
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Last week, Oettinger Davidoff AG released a review for financial year 2015. as well as an outlook for its 2016 business. While the company said it expanded its global market position despite challenging marketing conditions, it reported a decline in total sales for the 2015 financial year. The report highlighted five themes: Double-digit growth thanks […]