Advisory
After more than two decades operating across specialist retail, bonded logistics, brands and international markets, we help cigar businesses navigate projects, opportunities and challenges with practical industry experience.
Advisory work is delivered through Cigar Projects.
22
Years in the cigar trade
3
La Casa del Habano boutiques
2007
Swiss bonded operation
3
Regions
Brands
Proprietary & private-label
Advisory
Every project is different. Our role is to bring practical cigar-industry experience to the areas where it can make a difference.
For new or existing cigar retailers, lounges and hospitality concepts: positioning, assortment, operational planning and how the offer should work in market. We do not provide architectural or regulated professional services.
Support for proprietary and private-label cigar programmes — brand concept, product architecture, commercial positioning and route to market. Production remains with the manufacturer.
Practical support for businesses assessing new territories or channels: market context, distributor and retail strategy, and commercial planning. We do not provide legal or regulatory representation.
Advice informed by our Swiss bonded cigar operation and international fulfilment experience: stock positioning, bonded storage, inventory flows and fulfilment planning. Cigar Logistics →
For cigar-sector work that does not sit in one category: new businesses, partnerships, retail expansion and other commercial projects where operating experience is useful.
How we work
01
We begin with the business, market, project and problem you are trying to solve.
02
We identify where our experience can add value and establish a practical route forward.
03
Depending on the project, we advise, introduce, coordinate or remain involved through implementation.
Who we work with
Businesses developing products, markets, distribution or European operations.
Existing operators and new concepts seeking practical cigar-sector experience.
Companies evaluating markets, channels, inventory and commercial development.
Businesses considering a cigar retail, lounge, private-label or related specialist project.
Whether you are developing a cigar brand, opening a retail concept, entering a new market or reviewing an existing operation, we can quickly establish where our experience may be useful.
Advisory is delivered through Cigar Projects.
