Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Co. Announces Flying Tiger Xikar Xi1 as Limited Edition Qualified Retailer Exclusive

February 18, 2023 William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2023 Preview, Accessories, News, Quality Importers, TPE 2023, Xikar

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) announced the Limited-Edition Flying Tiger Xi1, its first Qualified Program retailer exclusive. The Limited-Edition Flying Tiger Xi1 will be showcased during the upcoming Total Product Expo (TPE) 2023 show. The Qualified Program was announced earlier this week as a loyalty and rewards program to those retailers that carry Quality Importers […]

Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company Announces Brick & Mortar Loyalty Program

February 13, 2023 William Cooper Cigar News No Comments News, Quality Importers, Xikar

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has announced the launch of the Quality Importers Qualified Program. This program is designed as a loyalty program for Brick & Mortar retail stores that feature premium cigar accessories from the Quality Importers family of brands. The Qualified Program is a loyalty program designed to reward retailers who reach […]

Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company Ships Xikar Xi80

December 23, 2022 William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2022 Preview, Accessories, News, Quality Importers, Xikar

The Xikar Xi80, introduced at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas by Quality Importers Trading Company, is now shipping to retailers. It’s a version of Xikar’s famed Xi cutter designed to cut cigars up to an 80-ring gauge. The Xikar Xi80 is available in black, but can be customized for […]

Cigar News: Quality Importers Ships Xikar Revolution, Xikar 10mm Punch, Humidor Supreme Porto First Responder Series, and Palio Lazio

October 3, 2022 William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2022 Preview, Accessories, Humidor Supreme, News, Palió, Quality Importers, Xikar

Quality Importers Trading Company has announced it has shipped four items it showcased at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show: Xikar Revolution, Xikar 10mm Punch, Humidor Supreme First Responder Series, and Palio Lazio. The Xikar Revolution is unique in that instead of using cutter hands, you use rotary action to open the cutter, and […]

Announcement: Prime Time Episode 242 – Michael Giannini & Joe Gro, Quality Importers Trading Co.

September 22, 2022 William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Developing Palates, Prime Time Show, Quality Importers, Xikar

On Episode 242, we welcome back Michael Giannini and Joe Gro. Both have been on the Prime Time Shows before but this time they will talk about the happenings at their new home, Quality Importers Trading Company. If you are a cigar accessories fan, there is something for everybody in the Quality Importers portfolio. In […]

Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Co. Ships Xikar Revolution

August 26, 2022 William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2022 Preview, Accessories, News, Quality Importers, Xikar

Quality Importers Trading Co has begun shipping the regular production offerings of the Xikar Revolution Cutter to U.S. retailers. This was a product introduced at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Xikar brand. The Xikar Revolution uses rotary action to open and then cut a cigar. There […]

PCA 2022 Report: Quality Importers Trading Company

August 22, 2022 William Cooper Feature Story, PCA 2022 No Comments Feature Story, Humidor Supreme, Hydra, Palió, PCA 2022, PCA 2022 Post Game, Quality Importers, Stinky, Xikar

Over the years, Quality Importers Trading Company has assembled and developed a wide portfolio of cigar accessories. When it comes to Quality Importers, there is always plenty to talk about at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Aside from the products, Quality Importers made headlines when it announced it brought industry veteran Michael Giannini […]

Cigar News: Xikar Xi80 Cutter Launched at 2022 PCA Trade Show

August 17, 2022 William Cooper Cigar News, PCA 2022 No Comments Accessories, News, PCA 2022, Quality Importers, Xikar

At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quality Importers Trading Company introduced a new large ring gauge cutter under its Xikar Xi series called the Xikar Xi80. The Xikar Xi80 features the signature Xi silhouette design and stainless steel double guillotine cutter. The unit is made of ABS material, making it both lightweight […]

Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company Launches Xikar 10mm Punch Cutter

August 1, 2022 William Cooper Cigar News, PCA 2022 No Comments 2022 Preview, Accessories, PCA 2022, Quality Importers, Xikar

At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Quality Importers Trading Company launched its new Xikar 10mm Punch Cutter. The Xikar 10mm Punch Cutter gets its name from its 10mm Stainless Steel blade. It is a twist action punch that snaps to two cutting depths. It also features a pinpoint centering guide and a key […]

Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company Launches Xikar Revolution Collection at PCA 2022

July 28, 2022 William Cooper Cigar News, PCA 2022 No Comments 2022 Preview, Accessories, News, PCA 2022, Quality Importers, Xikar

As a part of Xikar’s 25th anniversary, Quality Importers Trading Company unveiled a new collection of cutters known as Xikar Revolution XI-X360. The new collection made its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The new cutter is a rotary action cigar cutter that features synchronized stainless steel blades and power-assisted cutting action. […]