August 2025 - Phillips & King are proud to announce the return of one of the industry’s most trusted and long-standing distributors to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in 2026, taking place in New Orleans from April 17-20, 2026. This marks a major milestone, as Phillips & King rejoins the cigar industry’s most important gathering, reaffirming their shared commitment to the premium cigar space and the retailers who define it.
For over a century, Phillips & King has stood alongside retailers through every chapter of the premium tobacco industry. Through the highs, the challenges, and the constant evolution of the marketplace. As the industry’s premier distributor since 1906, we’ve remained focused on helping our retail partners grow and thrive. Our return to PCA reflects that legacy and reaffirms our promise: to deliver the products, expertise, and support that fuel retail success.
As long-standing advocates for specialty tobacco, Phillips & King is re-engaging with PCA at a pivotal time, when collaboration, consistency, and unified leadership are more important than ever.
“We are excited to have Phillips & King at the PCA show as exhibitors in New Orleans for 2026. This year, their team welcomed me to TPE, and we have been working hand in hand, fighting burdensome regulations in California. I know we collectively appreciate each other’s value and contributions to the industry, and we will seek out opportunities to support one another in the future,” says Joshua Habursky, Executive Director Premium Cigar Association.
The company will showcase key brands and new product initiatives, using the event as a platform to amplify PCA’s advocacy efforts and strengthen relationships with retail partners.
“This is more than a return. It’s a renewed commitment,” said Sean Cassar, President of Kretek International, Phillips & King’s parent company. “We’re coming back to PCA to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our industry partners, to protect the rights of specialty tobacco retailers, and support the trade community that’s been the foundation of our business for decades.”
With a strong presence planned for the 2026 show, Phillips & King will deliver exclusive previews, promotional, and a reinvigorated focus on retailer-first programs. The return also signals the companies’ strengthened strategic focus on the premium cigar category and their intention to support meaningful industry progress on all fronts, including commercial, legislative, and cultural aspects.
“Retailers are the heartbeat of our business,” added Albert Jose, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Kretek International. “Our return to PCA is about showing up for them, and for the future of the premium cigar industry.”
For more information on the PCA26 Annual Convention and Trade Show, visit pcashow.org.
About Phillips & King
Phillips & King is a premier national distributor of premium cigars and specialty tobacco products, proudly serving retailers across the United States since 1906. With over a century of experience, the company offers a curated portfolio of leading brands, retail-driven programs, and a deep understanding of the evolving tobacco marketplace. As a division of Kretek International, Phillips & King is dedicated to driving long-term success for its retail partners through innovation, strategic advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to the specialty tobacco trade.
About PCA
Founded in 1933, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is the oldest, largest, and most active trade association representing retailers and assisting manufacturers and suppliers of premium tobacco products. PCA is a not-for-profit trade association with a mission to grow specialty tobacco retailing.