On Special Edition #27, we return to some hard-core industry talk as we welcome Todd Naifeh of ZT Cigars as our special guest. We will learn about Todd’s retail operation out of Oklahoma City, but we will also get some insights into his role on the current IPCPR board of directors. The U.S. Food and Drug […]
On Special Edition #27, we return to some hard-core industry talk as we welcome Todd Naifeh of ZT Cigars as our special guest. We will learn about Todd’s retail operation out of Oklahoma City, but we will also get some insights into his role on the current IPCPR board of directors. The U.S. Food and Drug […]
Following the decision by Congressional leaders to not include an exemption and predicate date change for the regulation of premium cigars by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill, the cigar trade associations issued a public response. Both organizations expressed disappointment; but with the industry’s lawsuit against […]
The Laguna Champagne Bar located at The Palazzo Hotel and Casino, arguably the most popular after-hours social destination in Las Vegas for IPCPR Convention and Trade Show attendees is no more. The popular 24 hour bar, which allowed smoking, is a casualty as a part of a massive renovation at the casino. When I walked […]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced that Rachel Hyde has been promoted to Senior Director of State Affairs. She replaces Matt Dogali, who is leaving the organization effective January 24, 2018. Hyde has been with IPCPR since 2013 and currently has been serving as the Deputy Director of State Affairs […]
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 […]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is reporting a positive start to the pivotal end of 2017 buying season. The assessment was made as a result of a survey made to its retail members on buying patterns that occurred from Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day), through Sunday, November 26. The organization reported […]
In what might be considered a major development in the cigar industry’s lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the cigar trade associations have motioned the court for a preliminary injunction and partial summary judgment to prevent the FDA from moving forward with portions of the Deeming Regulations. The areas being targeted surround […]
The Mark Pursell era of IPCPR is coming to an end. Today, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) and Pursell announced they are parting ways effective October 15th, 2017. IPCPR President Ken P. Neumann commented, “On behalf of the Board, we appreciate the opportunity to work with Mark over the next month to ensure […]
We break down Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Keynote Address in detail and talk about the positives and negatives from that speech. We also discuss some the hits and misses from the trade show. Finally, we discuss Danny Vazquez shutting down Baracoa Cigar Company. For reference on the segment we did on the Top Five News […]
