Federal Cigar, the new Hampshire retailer that has been in business for nearly 95 years has been sold. Rick Gadway, who had co-ownership of the store since 2008 has sold the business and departed from the company. Day to day operations will now be handled by Derek Sells, who will serve as the General Manager. Sells […]
Kris Kachaturan, who served as managing partner for A.J. Fernandez Cigars will retire from the company. The plan will be for Kachaturian to continue in day to day operating for the time being before shifting to an advisory role. Kachaturian’s planned retirement was announced by the company in a press release. Commenting on his retirement, […]
Justin Andrews, best known for his tenure as Vice President at Lou Rodriguez Cigars is returning to the cigar industry. Andrews announced on his Facebook page, he has accepted a Creative Marketing Position at General Cigar working along side Michael Giannini. Andrews commented on his Facebook page: I am happy to announce that I have accepted […]
Regis Broersma has been named the new President of General Cigar Company. Broersma succeeds Dan Carr who has departed General Cigar and STG. In addition to Broersma’s appointment, Craig Reynolds, the President of Cigar International has been named Executive Vice President for its global handmade cigar business. The announcements were made via a press release by […]
Dan Carr, who has served for the past five years as President of General Cigar Company is out of that position. While the company is expected to make a formal announcement next week, Cigar Coop has confirmed through various sources close to the company that this move has taken place. Alan Willner, General Cigar Company’s […]
Gordon Crippen and Ryan Johnson, the edgy, unpredictable, and popular duo who were the face of Wichita, Kansas-based Dissident Cigars are no longer with the brand. Crippen informed Crippen informed Cigar Coop of the change last evening. The Dissident Cigar brand was associated with Wichita-based retailer Westside Humidor, but had gained traction nationally. Crippen also […]
A.J. Fernandez is not known to do a lot of events, but come October 24th, cigar enthusiasts in Tampa will have a chance to meet. Today A.J. Fernandez Cigars announced that Fernandez is scheduled to represent the company at the 6th annual Tampa Cigar Bash presented by Tampa Humidor. The Tampa Cigar Bash is a […]
Boutique Blends Cigars has promoted Charlie Lopez to the position of Director of Sales. For the past 2 1/2 years, Lopez served as the account manager for Boutique Blends in the Florida market. Lopez has over 10 years of experience in the cigar industry, including owning a brick and mortar store. “I am extremely happy […]
After a short retirement, industry veteran Gene Tipton is coming back to the cigar industry. Sindicato Cigars has named Tipton its new Vice President of Sales. Tipton is best known for his tenure at Altadis USA who most recently served as Vice President of Premium Cigars. The move reunites Tipton with Sindicato CEO Jim Colucci, […]
Mike “Mikey Black” DeRago, owner of Nero’s Cigars in Haddonfield, New Jersey who passed away in March, 2015 was honored with a commemorative edition of the La Jugada Prieto cigar. MoyaRuiz Cigars co-owner Danny Moya along with Rene Castaneda of Orleans Group presented DeRago’s sister Christine a special box of the La Jugada Prieto. The cigars […]
