Bob Moreno becomes the latest name in the cigar industry to go on the move. Moreno has become La Palina Cigars’ new Vice President of Sales, thus departing E.P. Carrillo where he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Moreno replaces Andrew Brennan who previously served in that position for La Palina. Moreno will […]
Roberto P. Duran Cigars has announced that Jack Torano will join the company. Torano’s role will be to oversee sales in Florida and the Caribbean region. Torano becomes the third former employee to join the Roberto P. Duran cigars since the Torano brands were sold to General Cigar last month. It was earlier this week that Roberto […]
Following the dissolution of Torano Family Cigars, it didn’t take long for the company’s former National Sales Manager to land somewhere. Earlier today, Schoedel it was formally announced that he would become the new National Sales Manager for Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars. In a press release by the company, the move is designed to […]
Kiki Berger Photo Credit: CubanCrafters.com Enrique Berger, better known as Don Kiki Berger, one of the more popular and respected personalities in the cigar industry has passed away. It had been reported this past Friday that Berger had been hospitalized following a massive heart attack. Berger is best known for running not only running Cuban […]
Justin Andrews has announced today that he has resigned as Vice President of Lou Rodriguez Cigars and will be leaving the company. Andrews who handled sales and marketing also played a key role in the development of the company’s most recent project, the Double Nickel. Andrews made a statement announcing his resignation by saying: “I […]
Hiroshi Robaina, 2014 IPCPR Trade Show In 2014, Cubanacan Cigars has been undergoing a transformation. Earlier this year, the company streamlined their portfolio around three brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, and Soneros. Meanwhile the company has also embraced its heritage and is looking forward to the future. Prior to the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it was […]
Nathan McIntyre who helped House of Emilio grow from a single boutique to a nine company distribution arm has announced he is resigning as National Director of Sales and leaving the company. McIntyre will be staying in the industry as he will be joining Cubanacan Cigars as the Eastern U.S. Sales Manager. The following statement […]
Last week we reported that Robbie Streitz was named the new National Sales Manager at A.J. Fernandez Cigars. Streitz was previously with Esteban Carreras Cigars. Today the company issued a formal press release announcing the appointment and providing some additional context around the appointment as well as some information on Streitz’s background. The following is […]
Emmy Award winner, and Golden Globe nominee Armand Assante in person appeared at a cigar event on May 31st hosted by Casa de Puros in Lake Forest, Illinois. Th event featured Assante’s Ora Vivo Cigars as well as food and liquor tastings. A portion of the proceeds went toward the Wounded Warrior Project. The Ora […]
Cigar Rights of America quickly has found a new Chairman as Ashton Cigars President Robert Levin has been named to the position. Levin replaces Jeff Borysiewicz who announced his resignation to the board of directors last week. For Levin, this is his second tenure as CRA Chairman as he held the position from 2009 through 2011. […]
