This is pretty old news by now. I didn’t get a chance to attend this grand opening like I did the Hamburg, PA Super store, and I remember hearing all kinds of complaints from local mom-and-pop retailers when they opened, about how it was going to put them out of business. I’m not sure this has been the case, as, from what I see in this area, at least, small stores continue to flourish. On another note, I have been passing on posting industry news about people being promoted within companies, and insider stuff that I don’t really think consumers would really be interested in. How do you all feel about that? Do you want to see news like that here? News like the former VP of IPCPR joining the Tobacco Plus organization? You can read about it on other sites but I’ll gladly pass it on if you want it posted here. Just let me know in the comments. Back to the news from Scandinavian Tobacco Group about the grand opening of the CI store in Texas:
Cigars International recently launched a Super Store in the suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth, marking Cigars International’s fourth retail store and the first outside of its home state of Pennsylvania.
The store was built in just six months and is located in a sprawling, mixed-use development called Grandscape in The Colony.
Craig Reynolds, president of Cigars International said, “Given that the handmade cigar category was built on the kinds of personal interactions that can only be had in-store, our new location gives cigar lovers a unique venue for experiencing the camaraderie of fellow smokers. Our stores are meant to complement the traditional cigar shop experience and enhance the cigar
lover’s appreciation for handmade cigars.”
The Cigars International Super Store at the Colony encompasses more than 7,000 square feet including an outdoor smoking lounge. A 2,500 square foot, glass-enclosed humidor anchors the space, which also includes a bar, a Club Macanudo lounge, 32-foot-high ceilings and an impressive array of handmade cigars and accessories.
The design of the Super Store mimics that of a curing barn. The rectangular shape and shades on the sides of the building represent the characteristic look the Northeast’s iconic tobacco sheds, and the truss work is a design element that was carried over from two of Cigars International’s other stores.
The grand opening took place on Saturday, September 22. Cigars International estimates that more than 1,000 cigar enthusiasts visited the Dallas-area Super Store that day. While in-store, cigar lovers had the chance to purchase a limited edition Macanudo Inspirado cigar, available only at the Colony location. Made with aged tobaccos, the cigars are presented in individual
coffin boxes, selling for $17.99 for the Toro Grande, and $19.99 for the Double Corona.
