Swedish Match, one of the world’s largest cigar companies, announces that its Executive Vice President Lennart Freeman will be retiring after 30 years with the company this March. Freeman is currently President of the Lights Operating Units, and prior to that served as President of Swedish Match International (SMI). If you’re not familiar with Mr. [...]
It looks like Spain is serious about keeping their New Year’s Resolution—no more smoking. Well, at least in tapas, restaurants, casinos, airports and other public spaces. There had been softer restrictions put in place a few years ago, giving restaurant owners a choice on whether or not to allow smoking, but that—and all the smoke—has [...]
Do you know about Hero Cigar? Hero Cigar is one man’s mission to send good quality cigars over to the men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. We’re betting this is the first time you’ve heard of them, since it’s reported that only around 1% of Americans know someone serving in armed forces. But [...]
The tobacco industry is undergoing major changes, “including higher taxes, more regulation and a growing number of public-smoking bans that have made the social use of cigars more rare,” says recent story from the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia. But one cigar industry executive is taking it all in stride. “I think I would rather be [...]
We love it when businesswomen rise up through the ranks, leave a lasting mark on their chosen industry, and are recognized for their achievements! One such leader is Modesta Fondeur, “one of the most powerful women in the premium cigar industry,” so says Cigar Aficionado. Fondeur’s acumen will be missed though, as it has been [...]
