While there are four big companies staying home from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in 2020, two other larger companies won’t be joining them. Today both Arturo Fuente and J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced they will be attending PCA 2020. Both companies typically have exhibited in the same booth and are partners […]
Feature Story: Analysis of the “Big Four” Pulling Out of the PCA Trade Show
On January 10th, 2019 came word that four of the largest cigar companies: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Today we peel the onion and offer some thoughts and perspectives on this announcement and what I […]
Cigar News: Cigar Rights of America Issues Statement on “Big Four” Withdrawal from 2020 Trade Show
Following the announcement that four of the largest cigar companies (Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate) were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show; Cigar Rights of America has issued a statement regarding the matter. [themify_box ] Cigar Rights of America, as a coalition of […]
Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Responds to “Big Four” Withdrawal from 2020 Trade Show
Earlier today came word that four of the largest cigar companies: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Premium Cigar Association has responded with the following letter to its members signed by the Board of Directors. […]
Cigar News: With the Big Four Out, Iconic Brands Will be Absent at PCA 2020
Earlier today came word that four of the largest cigar companies: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. These companies are owners of some of the most popular cigar brands in the world. The following is a […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff, and Drew Estate Announce They Are Not Attending PCA 2020
Four of the biggest cigar manufacturers have announced that they will not be attending the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. Today Cigar Coop has received confirmation that Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate will not be at the 2020 Trade Show. A joint press release by the companies cited the […]
Cigar News: PCA Ends Association with Federal Advocates Lobbying Firm
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced that it has terminated its contract with one of its lobbying firms, Federal Advocates. The announcement comes hours after the FBI raided the home of Michael Esposito, founder of the firm. According to media reports, Esposito’s home was raided in search of evidence of financial fraud. The Washington […]
Cigar News: PCA Recommends Immediate Compliance of Tobacco 21 Following FDA Announcement
Today the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) advised its retail members to will immediately stop selling to anyone under the age of 21 following an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Federal Government raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. The FDA issued the following statement on its website: [themify_box ] […]
Feature Story: Why the PCA Made the Right Decision Postponing CigarCon
The Premium Cigar Association has announced it is postponing CigarCon, the proposed consumer component as a part of the annual Trade Show and Convention until 2021. Very simply, this was the right call made at the right time. At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, the IPCPR announced it was rebranding and refocusing the mission […]
Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Postpones CigarCon
The consumers are not coming – at least in 2020. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced its plans for CigarCon, a consumer event held in conjunction with its annual convention and trade show, will not take place in 2020 and will be considered for 2021. PCA has also announced it is forming a […]