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Edca Quiñones Has Joined Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
February 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Edca Quiñones has joined Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust as their first ever, in-house Sales Representative. Read more
Perdomo Hires Michael Giannini
January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Perdomo Cigars announced that Michael Giannini, a longtime executive and figure of the cigar industry, has joined their Sales & Marketing team. Read more
Casa Turrent Appoints Ricardo Carioni as Head of Business Development
November 14, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Turrent has announced the appointment of Ricardo Carioni as Head of Business Development, effective immediately. Read more
Casa 1910 Hires Steve Martin as Sales Manager
November 14, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Steve Martin began his career at the tail end of the first tobacco boom in 1998 as a stock clerk for a small tobacconist in a shopping mall in Warren, Michigan. where he immersed himself in the cigar subculture and everything related to tobacco. Read more
La Flor Dominicana Names Litto Gomez Jr. VP Retail Partnerships and Sales
September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Following the departure of long time VP of Sales Jonathan M. Carney, La Flor Dominicana sent out a notice to retailers today that they have named Litto Gomez Jr. their replacement. Read more
Spare Notes Series #59: Are Cigar Executives Leaving the Industry?
August 4, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss the conversation of industry staff departures before starting a mid-year check in of the year. Read more
Jonathan Carney & La Flor Domincana Part Ways
July 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Jonathan Carney told Smokin Tabacco that he is no longer working for La Flor Dominicana. Read more
PCA Names Joshua Habursky as New Executive Director
June 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Board of Directors announced yesterday the promotion and hiring of Joshua Habursky to the role of PCA Executive Director, effective immediately. Read more
Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce
April 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association, a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Read more
All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Announce New Phase ofIndependent Growth Following Collaborative Success
April 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have jointly and amicably decided to conclude their successful unified sales operations program. Over the next 90 days, the partnership—which has effectively leveraged the strengths of both brands—will gracefully transition to allow each company to pursue tailored operational strategies. Read more
Premium Cigar Association Expands Government Affairs Staff
April 15, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) welcomes Richard Chalkey as its new Director of Coalitions and Policy. Read more
Fratello Cigars Appoints Jennifer True as Vice President
April 11, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars announces the appointment of Jennifer True as its new Vice President of Marketing and Operations, effective April 1, 2024. Read more
STG Creates One Global Commercial Organization and Promotes Régis Broersma to Chief Commercial Officer
March 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces the merger of its three commercial divisions into a singular, global structure to enhance the company’s growth potential. Read more
Espinosa Hires Chrissy Stratman to Southwest Territory Sales
February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the hiring of Chrissy Stratman. Chrissy joins the Espinosa Team as the new Southwest Territory Manager for the states of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. Read more
Allison Trainer Departs Hooten Young
February 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Allison Trainer is departing from Hooten Young to continue growing her cigar business consulting, Abbondanza. Read more
E.P. Carrillo Announces Wayne Stoner as National Sales Manager
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced today the promotion of Wayne Stoner to National Sales Manager starting February 19, 2024. Read more
Oliver Nivaud Resumes Marketing Role at United Cigar
December 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Dan Davison is no longer the Director of Marketing for United Cigar. Read more
Luciano Cigars Hires Mark Reddy as CEO, Promotes Ed Trevino to VP of Sales
November 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Cigars has announced Mark Reddy as its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Habanos S.A. Appoints Beatriz Garrido García to Operational Marketing Director
October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Habanos S.A., the Cuban-state run cigar conglomerate, announced this week they have appointed Beatriz Garrido García as the company's newest Operational Marketing Director. Read more