The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced that Erin Holland, Head of Marketing and Communications, has returned from furlough. The move is effective Monday, October 12, 2020. “The PCA is pleased to bring Erin back full time and want to thank her for her patience and professionalism during this trying time. She is a great […]
At a town hall meeting hosted by the Premium Cigar Association and Cigar Rights of America, it was announced that nine manufacturers would be releasing cigars that will be sold exclusively at the 2021 Trade Show. The nine manufacturers include: Alec Bradley Arturo Fuente CLE Crowned Heads Illusione JC Newman Padrón Rocky Patel Tatuaje […]
At a town hall meeting hosted by the Premium Cigar Association and Cigar Rights of America, PCA President John Anderson announced Lisa Cox, the Senior Director for Trade Show and Events, will be returning from furlough effective Monday, October 5, 2020. Back in July, the Premium Cigar Association announced it was furloughing its entire […]
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) issued a statement on what it has spent on litigation and legislative battles against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CAA also stated any allegations that it is not providing funding for the lawsuit are false. Below is the text of the statement: [themify_box ] As the […]
At the start of the month, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced it was furloughing its entire staff. Today, the PCA announced two key employees will be returning, Executive Director Scott Pearce and Head of Government Affairs Joshua Habursky. In a communication to PCA members, John Anderson, President of the PCA commented, “Over the past […]
The cigar industry got a victory as the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously struck down warning labels for cigars and pipes ruling in favor of the industry trade associations (Cigar Association of America, Cigar Rights of America, and the Premium Cigar Association). The ruling was based on the fact […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today the entire staff will be furloughed as a result of economic effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The furloughs will begin on July 15. The furlough also includes Executive Director Scott Pearce. In a conference call with the cigar media, Pearce described the furlough as a short-term, temporary […]
For Episode 139, Prime Time is honored to welcome back, Scott Pearce, the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association. A little over a week ago, the PCA had to cancel its annual trade show. We will talk to Scott and get the answers to the questions everyone has on their mind. Plus, we will […]
Tonight Prime Time is honored to welcome back, Scott Pearce, the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association. A little over a week ago, the PCA had to cancel its annual trade show. We will talk to Scott and get the answers to the questions everyone has on their mind. Plus, we will get […]
Many people have asked me two questions: 1) Given the COVID-19 pandemic, was Cigar Coop still planning on going to the trade show, and later: 2) What does it mean for Cigar Coop without a Trade Show this year? The answer to the first question is that there was never a decision made to go/no-go. […]
