Tobacco Retailer back issues from July 2008:
Standing up.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
Jul 01, 2008; ... While at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association's (IPCPR) trade show last month in Las Vegas, I noticed how many people wrinkled their noses and commented about people who were seen smoking. And an older couple actually told one woman it was unhealthy and suggested ...
Northwest cigar event.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Don't miss out on the 2008 Cigar SmokeEasy to be held on Sept. 27. Hundreds of your fellow cigar enthusiasts will gather for the largest cigar event in the Pacific Northwest. You will enjoy a chance to win door prizes, sample a selection of fine beer by sponsor Rogue Brewery and numerous ...
Commonwealth Brands, Inc. and Davidoff cigarettes win awards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Davidoff cigarettes, Commonwealth Brands, Inc.'s newest super premium cigarette brand in the U.S. market, was presented with a new product award for best packaging and design at the April 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo Show. Commonwealth Brands itself also received top honors for original booth ...
Light cigarettes take another hit.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Claims of low-tar and nicotine content that have been used in cigarette marketing since 1966 may have their legal legs cut out from under them. On July 8, the Federal Trade Commission proposed rescinding guidance that generally permits statements by cigarette manufacturers concerning tar ...
Villiger Stokkebye expands its pipe tobacco offerings.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... In early July, Villiger Stokkebye International announced the addition of several key pipe tobacco brands to their collection. Through Orlik Tobacco a/s of Denmark, VSI will now be the U.S. distributor of Erinmore, Escudo, Sail and Troost, a group of products long favored here by pipe ...
Still no action on FDA regulation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Although U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, D-Calif., said after a speech to the National Press Club in late June that he expected the House bill giving tobacco regulation to the Food and Drug Administration, H.R. 1108, to be on the House floor for a vote shortly after the July 4 recess, as ...
Zippo sponsors Kyle Busch at Watkins Glen.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Zippo Manufacturing Company announced in early July that it would sponsor Kyle Busch in the D'Hondt Motorsports #92 Zippo BLU car at the Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Aug.9 at Watkins Glen International. As primary sponsor, Zippo planned to build on the excirement ...
Study shows cigarettes down, OTP up.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A new smoking study by the Harvard School of Public Health shows that smoking has been steadily declining in the United States since 1998, but a good portion of that decline may be an illusion, said lead researcher Greg Connolly, the director of the school's Tobacco Control Research ...
Tobacco festival.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Don't miss out on the upcoming 2008 Smoker Friendly(8) Conference & Tobacco Festival in Boulder, Colo., this September. Attendees will participate in three days of networking events, meetings, legislative and industry presentations, and the tobacco festival as well as a ...
Does no one remember Prohibition?(National Focus)
Jul 01, 2008; ... They say those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Unfortunately, the rest of us will have to do it along with them. Last century, thanks to a crowd of do-gooders, the government banned alcohol, fueling the growth of the underworld, gangstets, speakeasies and some fairly ...
The allure of premiums: these luxurious cigarettes enhance the smoking experience.(COVER STORY)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The exorbitant taxes driving up the cost of cigarettes have driven smokers to make some tough choices. Many have quit smoking, a decision usually made under the dark, looming pressure of more taxes. Others have abandoned long-smoked favorites moving on to cheaper cigarettes. Another group, ...
Smokeless wonders: the category continues to rise and offers more options than ever.(Product Profile)
Jul 01, 2008; ... While tobacco legislation and restrictions become more stringent, and local, state and federal taxes rise higher and higher, the industry as a whole has continued to look past the turmoil and has developed new products to satisfy adult tobacco users. The category that seems to rise above ...
The mix masters part II: flavor and consistency are keys to superior tobacco blends.(OPERATIONS)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Tobacco Retailer concludes its looks into what it takes to make a good smoke, and some of the people who make it happen. "Blending tobacco is a skill that takes years of experience working with tobacco to acquire," says Dean Rouse, master blender and president of M & R Holdings ...
Maxi's: what it takes to keep customers coming back.(Retailer Profile)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Trade magazines publish how-to stories on it, retailing gurus hold seminars on it, but building customer loyalty is something that seems to come naturally to Jack Joshi, owner of Maxi's Cigar Lounge in Franklin Square, N.Y., on Long Island. "It isn't so much (a store or lounge)," says one ...
Beyond the traditional cigar.(SMOKE SCREENINGS)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Summer is beginning to wind down and the kids will be back in school soon. The economy remains challenging for most retail businesses and, certainly, cigar retailers. Some stores have disappeared and some have reduced their hours. Business will belong to those who can hang on through this ...
A state of diminishing returns.(NATO NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008; ... On July 2, National Association of Tobacco Outlets launched an unprecedented effort, in the form of personalized letters, to urge state lawmakers and governors to tax non-tobacco products if they intend to seek additional revenue to fund programs. This effort warned more than 7,100 state ...
Closing the door on employee turnover.(THE PERSONNEL TOUCH)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Exit interviews are a great opportunity to obtain vital information that can help reduce employee turnover. Former employees have nothing to lose in being candid with their feedback since they face no repercussions at work. These interviews provide you with information about your workplace ...
Turn profits around.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Zippo Manufacturing Co. has introduced classic pocket lighter)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... From a lighter that incorporates a tape measure to one with dual flint wheels, Zippo[&&] has created some interesting twists on its classic pocket lighter over the years. The company is celebrating its zany tradition of experimentation by giving one of its creations, dubbed the Bottomz-Up ...
Easy dipping.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Swisher International Group Inc. has acquired of DipTops LLC.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Swisher International has entered into a deal with DipTops LLC, to purchase a large quantity of DipTops, on-the-go, patented personal spittoons, that will sport Swisher international's smokeless logo. The personal spittoon is a snuff disposal system that snaps onto any 8-, 12- or 16-oz ....
Gambler gang grows.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Republic Tobacco L.P. has introduced Turkish Style Cigarette Tobacco )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Republic Tobacco's Gambler Gang has grown beyond expectations and the company has added the new Turkish Style Cigarette Tobacco to the product line. The smooth, aromatic properties and cut are true to a premium Turkish blend and it has value-brand pricing, which makes it a great addition ...
Even-burn cigars using patented technique.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Arango Cigar Co. has introduced premium cigars )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Arango Cigar Co. displayed a new line of premium cigars from Tabacos de la Cordillera at its booth at the IPCPR show in July. The cigars carry the brand name Vogel and consist of the Red and Green blends. The brand name Vogel pays homage to John Vogel, the leading agronomist and ...
New books on N.C. tobacco history.(PRODUCT NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Wander through North Carolina's history of tobacco farming and bring your customers along on this fascinating journey into the past. Through "North Carolina Tobacco: A History," Billy Yeargin, a tobacco historian and third generation grower, takes readers back to the days when communities ...
Profit-pleasing accessories.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Tobacco industry has introduced smokeless ashtray)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Now available from East West Trading Corp. is the Lucienne [R] Viper and an on-the-go smokeless ashtray. Lucienne's Viper is a strongly built wind-resistant torch lighter with a refined masculine style. This elegant gunmetal- finish lighter features stainless-steel trim and was designed ...
New Tribute cigar.(PRODUCT NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A new Tribute, last released in 2004, made its appearance at the Torano Cigars booth at IPCPR 2008 in July. Tribute is the company's limited-edition cigar that honors the company chairman's late father Carlos Torano, Sr. Tribute is offered in robusto (5 x 50), Churchill (7 x 47) and ...