Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event

Posted on July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced today, they will extend a special week-long sales effort to all retailers starting Friday July 10th though July 17th. President of Casa Cuevas Cigars, Luis Cuevas Jr., said “With the PCA being cancelled, and Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event[…]

Cigar News: DC Court of Appeals Rules Against FDA Warning Labels on Cigars

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously ruled in favor of the Premium Cigar industry today, by striking down a former ruling that warning labels are required on cigar products. The court ruled that the FDA warning labels are “arbitrary and capricious.” The complete opinion of the court can Read more about Cigar News: DC Court of Appeals Rules Against FDA Warning Labels on Cigars[…]

Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced yesterday, temporary changes to its staffing and programs as a result of the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic hardships. In the press release they stated that as of July 15, the PCA staff will be furloughed, with benefits, as the board and executive committee Read more about Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19[…]

Cigar News: PCA Cancels 2020 Trade Show

Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by bostonjimmie

After much deliberations and plenty of social media conjecture, it is now verified that the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has officially canceled their annual trade show for 2020. This is the first time in 87 years that the show has been canceled. Scott Pearce, executive director of the PCA noted in a prepared statement: “After Read more about Cigar News: PCA Cancels 2020 Trade Show[…]

Cigar News: PCA Launches Congressional Town Hall Series

Posted on April 30, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Starting today at 1:30PM EDT, the Premium Cigar Association is launching a virtual town hall series. The association states : This new series will provide PCA members with a way to directly engage with Federal elected officials…The first in this series will be held Thursday, April 30th, and will feature a Q&A session with Rep. Read more about Cigar News: PCA Launches Congressional Town Hall Series[…]

Cigar News: Premium Cigar Industry Scores a Court Win

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The premium cigar industry scored a big win in court today. The Premium Cigar Association sent out a press release that reads as follows: ”Today, United States District Court Judge, Amit Mehta, threw out the warning requirements for premium cigars contending that the FDA did not properly analyze the different usage patterns between premium Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Industry Scores a Court Win[…]

Cigar News: Famous Smoke Shop Withdraws from 2020 PCA Trade Show

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In an open letter to the industry, Famous Smoke Shop President and CEO, Arthur Zaretsky, announced his 80 year old company has made the decision not to attend this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. The letter cites reasons different than some of the others we have seen recently. Most notably is that the Read more about Cigar News: Famous Smoke Shop Withdraws from 2020 PCA Trade Show[…]

Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Severes Ties with Federal Advocates

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Back in November of 2019, it was announced that the Washington, DC lobbying firm, Federal Advocates, found themselves in political hot water. It seems they were lying about having ties to President Trump and his family. The President quickly took to Twitter and reminded all his followers that he did not know the Federal Advocates Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Severes Ties with Federal Advocates[…]

Cigar News: Drew Newman testified alongside Premium Cigar Association President John Anderson.

Posted on September 12, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This morning, the U.S. Small Business Administration held a public roundtable on the regulation of premium cigars at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Fourth generation cigar maker Drew Newman testified alongside Premium Cigar Association President John Anderson. Drew described his family’s 124-year history of rolling premium cigars. Using The American as an example, he explained how Read more about Cigar News: Drew Newman testified alongside Premium Cigar Association President John Anderson.[…]

Cigar News: CigarCon Delayed till 2021

Posted on August 21, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The Premium Cigar Association announced today that plans for holding a consumer event tied to the annual trade show will be postponed till at least 2021. PCA President, John Anderson stated in today’s press release: “Our goal in announcing CigarCon at our 2019 trade show was to elicit feedback and have the conversations surrounding a Read more about Cigar News: CigarCon Delayed till 2021[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: ACE Prime Cigars

Posted on August 11, 2019November 8, 2019 by bostonjimmie

There was a lot of buzz leading up to, and during, the Premium Cigar Association trade show this year about a new cigar company called ACE Prime, a cigar distribution company. The company is a vertically integrated operation that was formed by: NBA Champion – Dominique Wilkins NBA Champion – Tiago Splitter Sommelier – Luciano Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: ACE Prime Cigars[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: Rock-A-Feller Cigars

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

After a few days working the floor of the 2019 Premium Cigar Association trade show, I finally caught up with Kevin Schweitzer and the Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group (VCRG). Kevin and his company have been moving the needle ever since he acquired the brand a few years ago. As a previous gold and silver trader, Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Rock-A-Feller Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Ships La Mandarria

Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Casa Cuevas Cigars, showcased their boldest blend yet – La Mandarria – at the Premium Cigar Association trade show last month. Now you can treat your palate to the “Sledgehammer” as the company announced today, La Mandarria is shipping to retailers. In the press release, Casa Cuevas noted: “La Mandarria brand was born out of Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Ships La Mandarria[…]

IPCPR/PCA News: Southern Draw Cigars

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by bostonjimmie

This year, Robert Holt and his Southern Draw Cigars family were celebrating 5 years in the premium cigar business and they did it in grand style, as they showcased an array of products at the Premium Cigar Association trade show. Starting with the new Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone, which is the boldest fullest strength cigar the Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: Southern Draw Cigars[…]