# Cigars International

> Cigars International is a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based retailer of cigars and tobacco accessories. Founded in 1996, it combines e-commerce, catalogs, monthly cigar clubs, wholesale distribution, and retail lounges. Its distinctive approach pairs mixed samplers and exclusive products with multiple ways for adult U.S. consumers to shop; it belongs to Scandinavian Tobacco Group.

- **Founded:** 1996
- **Headquarters:** Bethlehem, United States
- **Founders:** Keith Meier (Co-founder; former CEO), John DeMarco (Co-founder; former Vice President and COO)
- **Products:** Cigars and samplers, Cigar accessories, Cigar of the Month Club, Retail shops and lounges, Cigar 101
- **Notable:** Grew from a 1996 internet venture into catalog, online, wholesale, and physical retail channels., Acquired by Swedish Match in 2007 after reporting approximately SEK 400 million in trailing annual sales., Current company welcome page lists 15 retail locations in five states.

## Products & services

- **Cigars and samplers** — National brands, proprietary and exclusive lines, handmade and machine-made cigars, mixed selections and boxes.
- **Cigar accessories** — Humidors, cutters, lighters, storage products, and gifts.
- **Cigar of the Month Club** — Original: four cigars at a listed $21.99 monthly; Double Decker: eight at $34.99 monthly. Club shipping included; open memberships recur until canceled. Prices checked October 2026.
- **Retail shops and lounges** — Fifteen locations listed by the company across five U.S. states as of October 2026; many include bars and lounges.
- **Cigar 101** — Educational articles and videos on cigar selection, storage, cutting, lighting, and accessories; hub sponsored by Drew Estate.
- **Wholesale distribution** — A documented wholesale channel serving tobacco resellers; historical investor accounts include tobacconists, bars, restaurants, and golf courses.

## Achievements

- Grew from a 1996 internet venture into catalog, online, wholesale, and physical retail channels.
- Acquired by Swedish Match in 2007 after reporting approximately SEK 400 million in trailing annual sales.
- Current company welcome page lists 15 retail locations in five states.
- STG’s 2017 report describes recovery from CI’s IT disruption over the course of the year.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — STG’s first-half report describes positive organic sales growth in North America Online & Retail. This is a multi-brand division result, not a standalone CI result.
- **2026-10** — Research snapshot: CI’s current welcome page lists 15 locations, nearly 500 employees, and operations across Pennsylvania, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cigars-international/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CigarsIntl
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theofficialcigarsinternational
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cigarsinternational/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CigarsInternational

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Last updated: 2026-10-24