Beginning next year, Oliva Cigar Co. will no longer be the distributor for Padilla Cigar Co. A representative from Oliva confirmed that it will no longer be handling the distribution, sales, marketing and fulfillment of Padilla Cigars effective Jan. 15, 2015. Oliva will still be responsible for production of some Padilla brands including the Cava, Reserva, Reserva Maduro, Vintage Reserve and Connecticut. “I go back to what I’ve done before, handle my own distribution,” said Ernesto Padilla in a phone interview with halfwheel. “Right now I will be maintaining the accounts I have with an office and a warehouse here in Miami. Oliva is still going to make the products, all that stays the same. The stuff I make at El Titan, stays the same.” The distribution relationship between Oliva and Padilla began in September 2012. Neither side would confirm whether that agreement was set to expire or offer an explanation for the termination. News of the change was first reported by The Cigar Authority/Two Guys Smoke Shop. Padilla told halfwheel that he has no plans to hire sales representatives or brokers at this moment, but that could change as he analyzes his options going forward. As far as the ...
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