A 2009 law that raised federal taxes on tobacco products to discourage smoking triggered a market shift to pipe tobacco and large cigars, costing the U.S. Treasury billions in lost revenue, according ...

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey joined cigar companies from across the state in Bethlehem on Tuesday in a bid to snuff out a federal Food and Drug Administration effort to regulate large and premium cigars.

WASHINGTON — A dozen tobacco companies have gained from a legal loophole that helped them avoid up to $1.1 billion in U.S. taxes. Their secret: Using fillers such as the clay found in cat litter or ...

Several years ago, at a cocktail reception in an upscale Upper East Side New York apartment, a very tan and energetic middle-aged man approached me. “Who ...

Two bills that are at odds over state taxation of cigar sales are testing the notion that an unhealthy habit can be snuffed out by hitting the pocketbook. The House Consumer Protection & Commerce ...

Non-cigarette tobacco use has jumped dramatically. Aug. 5, 2012— -- Americans are smoking fewer cigarettes, but the use of other forms of combustible tobacco has jumped dramatically, the CDC is ...

Q: Should the Food and Drug Administration have the power to regulate large and premium cigars? A: Although Congress granted the Food and Drug Administration the legal authority to regulate currently ...

More than ever, your customers are looking for something real. In this infographic from Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, discover how to have the right product mix to accelerate your sales and which ...

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. announced an agreement with America250 recently to roll cigars in celebration of the 250th anniversary ...

Whether you’re a hookah lover, a cigar aficionado or a novice interested in learning more about either, Habano Cigar & Hookah Lounge in Davenport has you covered. After much planning and flood-related ...

The large cigar category is making a significant impact for convenience stores. With adult consumer demand growing across a variety of sub-segments, make sure you have the right product mix to ...