Recent Industry Articles

After a failed attempt last year, Maryland legislators are taking another swing at creating a formal license for cigar lounges that want to let customers enjoy a drink with their smoke. The proposed bills, reintroduced in the 2026 legislative session, aim to solve a problem that's been bugging ciga

The Premium Cigar Association has wrapped up its latest round of board elections, bringing fresh perspectives to the organization that's become synonymous with the industry's biggest annual gathering. The voting took place earlier this month, and the results mark a significant shift in the voluntee

The American coffee landscape is shifting, and the giant that once defined it is watching its grip loosen. While more Americans are drinking coffee than at any point in recent memory, the Seattle-based chain that taught the nation to order a venti half-caf macchiato is seeing its customers spread t

Walk into just about any cigar shop in America today, and you'll notice something different than you might have seen a decade ago. The glass cases and walk-in humidors tell a clear story about what smokers are reaching for when they make their purchases, and it's not what traditionalists might hope

A longtime Mississippi legislator is taking another swing at raising taxes on cigars and other tobacco products, proposing an increase that would hit consumers' wallets starting this summer. Representative Bob Evans, a Democrat from Monticello, has introduced House Bill 758, which would bump up

Cigar enthusiasts and tobacco retailers across Washington state are facing what could become the most dramatic shift in pricing they've ever seen. Legislators in Olympia are weighing several bills this session that would fundamentally alter the taxation landscape for cigars and other tobacco produc

The off-road vehicle industry is charging toward unprecedented growth, with market analysts projecting the sector will nearly double in value over the next five years. What started as a niche hobby for weekend warriors has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry that's catching the attention o

The United States House of Representatives just shut down an attempt to stop a controversial law that would put monitoring systems in every new car sold in America. On Thursday, lawmakers voted 268-164 to keep federal funding for a requirement that would watch drivers from inside their own vehicles

The handmade cigar industry is experiencing a significant transformation as manufacturers, retailers, and enthusiasts watch the market enter what analysts are calling a period of unprecedented growth and evolution. A comprehensive study released by Coherent Market Insights examines the trajecto

For the first time in three years, the secondary watch market has shown real signs of life. According to new data from WatchCharts and Morgan Stanley, prices for pre-owned timepieces climbed 1.9% in the final quarter of 2025, marking the first widespread increase since the market began its long sli