This week on Stogie Geeks News, we look at the Industry Year in Review
The Acquisitions
J. Cortès Acquires Oliva Cigars
A.J. Fernandez Cigars Acquires Brands of Sosa Cigars
T.L. Johnson Cigar Company and Black Patch Cigar Company Merge
A.J. Fernandez Cigars
A.J. Fernandez Cigars Establishes New Distribution Operations in U.S.
A.J. Fernandez Collaborates on Blends for Leading Cigar Brands
A.J. Fernandez Cigars Opens New Factory
A.J. Fernandez Cigars Acquires Sosa Cigar Brands and La Gran Llave distribution
Big Retail Operations and Lounges
Tabacalera USA Makes Big Moves
Davidoff Rides Course
Rocky Patel Planning Lounges
E.P. Carrillo Changes
E.P. Carrillo Does a Massive Overhaul of its Portfolio
José Blanco Joins E.P. Carrillo as Senior Vice President
E.P. Carrillo pledges to forge ahead in lieu of the new FDA Regulations