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8 SMOKESHOP February 2016 30 RETAIL UPDATE Montecristo Cigar Bar, Davidoff Tampa Two big names in premium cigars brand two high-profile projects. Staff Report 36 PRODUCING REGIONS Puro Sabor Marks 5th Nicaraguan Fesitval Nicaragua's cigar industry is boom- ing, and so is its annual festival. Staff Report 42 VAPING UPDATE VTA Formed to Address Industry Advocacy Needs Vaping Technology Association (VTA) is latest vaping trade group. Staff Report 44 REGULATION FOCUS Child Safety Standards Come to E-liquids While FDA deliberates, Congress enacts a nationwide safety standard. By Bryan Haynes 48 CAA INSIGHT Tabacalera USA Debuts, Believes Market is Strong By Craig Williamson 52 NATO NEWS National Association of Tobacco Outlets at 15 By Thomas Briant Features >>>February 2016 • VOLUME 43, NUMBER 1 www.smokeshopmag.com Contents 30 42 Departments 10 Editor's Letter 12 IPCPR Update 14 Retailing News 16 Industry News 22 Personnel Moves 26 Calendar 54 Smokeless Update 58 Pipe Update 60 Brand News 68 Product Showcase 70 Ad Index 48 38 32