The following is a press release from Casa Cuevas Cigars:
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Cigar News: Kaizad Hansotia Resigns as Chairman of Gurkha Cigars
Following a firestorm that resulted from what Gurkha is calling racist comments on Gurkha Cigars’ Chairman Kaizad Hansotia’s Facebook account, the company announced the resignation of Hansotia as Chairman of Gurkha effective immediately. Jim Colucci will now assume the role of CEO and President of the Company. He has been with Gurkha since 2019. A […]
Cigar News: Hector Vanegas, STG Manufacturing Manager Passes Away
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced that Hector Vanegas, who served as the manufacturing manager of STG Estelí factory, has passed away at the age 50 after a brief illness. Vanegas was described as a humble and well-respected man in the premium cigar industry. Vanegas first joined STG on November 1, 2005, as the plant […]
The Blog: Cajun Cigar Czar Closing The Gap Between Manufacturer and Consumer Through New and Innovative Distribution Channels
Launching “The Blog” component on Cigar Coop has provided us a new avenue to deliver content in addition to our industry-leading news and reviews. Today we feature the story of Cajun Cigar Czar and his unique way of strengthening his distribution channel. Cajun Cigar Czar has quietly become one of the fastest growing cigar distributors […]
Cigar News: Régis Broersma to Remain as President of General Cigar Company
Last year it was announced that Régis Broersma would be accepting a new role in Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) and would be stepping aside as President of General Cigar. At the time of the announcement, it was stated that Broersma would continue in the role as President of General Cigar until a successor was found. […]
Cigar News: Glynn Loope Stepping Down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America
J. Glynn Loope, the long-time Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA), announced that he will be stepping down as on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day. Loope has served as CRA’s leader since 2008 and is leaving to pursue other opportunities. “It has been a privilege to champion the rights […]
Cigar News: Olujide “Luj” Oluyeba Passes Away
Olujide Oluyeba, the man known as “Luj” and founder of the “LUJ” brand of cigars passed away on March 19th. He died after suffering a serious illness. LUJ Cigars was a small batch line of cigars based in Chicago, Illinois. Luj’s company was focused on small batch production and his brand achieved a cult following […]
Cigar News: José Blanco to Join Arturo Fuente
Industry veteran José Blanco is joining Arturo Fuente Cigar Company. He will be taking on the role of Director of Sales, Eastern Hemisphere focusing on the international market, particularly Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Blanco told Cigar Coop he will be relocating to Macedonia, which will allow him to be close to his family who […]
Cigar News: Imperial Brands PLC Names Stefan Bomhard CEO
Imperial Brands PLC has announced that Stefan Bomhard will be its new Chief Executive Officer. Bomhard comes from Inchcape plc, a global distribution and retail company in the premium and luxury automotive sectors where he has served as CEO since 2015. Bomhard will succeed Alison Cooper, whom the company announced back in October would be […]
Prime Time Awards 2019: Person of the Year – Alan Rubin
The Prime Time Awards are voted on by each of the three members of the Prime Time Podcasts. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for 2019 Person of the Year. This award looks at the individual who for better or worse had the most significant contributions to the cigar […]
