Davidoff has announced the nominees for its fifth annual Golden Band Awards, a dinner and award show hosted during the IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. The company has added one new award category bringing the total number of trophies to 10. In addition to some hardware, retailers that win the award are eligible to sell the Davidoff Golden Band Awards cigar. While the company has not formally announced a date, the dinner typically takes place the second night of the trade show, which will be July 26. Most awards are based on the sales performance of a store for the past year when it comes to Davidoff product. Only Davidoff appointed merchants are eligible for the award. Now in its second year, Davidoff gives an award for the best performance of a new appointed merchant. Nominees are: Fogue & Bates (Tulsa, Okla.) Franklin Cigar (Franklin, Tenn.)* Smoker’s Haven (Columbus, Ohio) Tobacco Grove (Maple Grove, Minn.) ZT Cigars (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Nominated for Best Merchandising, which is awarded to the retailer who “best meets the Davidoff brand merchandising expectations,” are: Ambassador Fine Cigars (Scottsdale, Ariz.)** Club Humidor (San Antonio, Texas)** Franklin Cigar (Franklin, Tenn.)* Just For Him (Springfield, Mo.)** Tobacco Locker (Port Charlotte, Fla.)* ...
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