June, 2008 Cigarette Update: Cheyenne International Takes its ‘Shot’ By Joe Finora Creative upstart manufacturer relies on quality products made in America and works hard to effectively address the difficult regulatory landscape to the benefit of the entire industry. Cigarmaker Update: Cusano Cigars: Taking it to The Next Level By E. Edward Hoyt III This month, Cusano Cigars is opening its own factory and will start producing some of its own cigars for the first time ever. Bolder blends, and more, lie ahead. Producing Regions: Nicaragua Rising By E. Edward Hoyt III Nicaragua’s lush tobacco farming belt from Estelí north to Jalapa and Condega has long been attracting tobacco growers and cigar makers intent on producing world-class cigars. Tradeshow Report: Tobacco Plus Expo 2008: Innovation & Selection By E. Edward Hoyt III Tobacco retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center on April 24–26 for the 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo. Retailer and Tobacco Industry News SMOKESHOP's Industry news department, bringing you up-to-date information and breaking stories about manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. AWMA & NATO Jointly Oppose FDA Bill Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. Distributes Marshall McGearty, Dunhill Brands Mixed Verdict from Philadelphia Manufacturer, Importer Claim Brazilian Brands Guantanamera Loses Trademark Battle Against Cuba’s Habanos Philip Morris USA Ends Marlboro Ultra Smooth Test Market Renegade Tobacco Group Acquires House of Windsor Cigar Operations Tobacco One to Acquire Undisclosed Tobacco Products Manufacturer Altadis U.S.A. to Send Cigars to Troops Gifts and Accessories for Cigar, Pipe, and Cigarette Smokers Fight for Your Right...to Survive! - by E. Edward Hoyt III What's Happening and Where in the Tobacco Industry New concepts, Trends, and Trendsetters in Tobacco Retailing Big Threats Require Bigger Responses Tobacco Products and Industry Promotions SMOKESHOP (ISSN 0146-9266), established in 1970, is published bi-monthly by Lockwood Trade Journal Co., Inc., 26 Broadway, Floor 9M, New York, NY 10004 USA. Copyright © 1998-2007 by Lockwood Trade Journal Co. Inc. HTML production and copyright © 1998-2007 by Keys Technologies. All rights reserved.