The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is the oldest, largest and most active trade association representing and assisting premium retail tobacconists and their suppliers. IPCPR is a not-for-profit trade association organized as the advocate for the independent retail tobacconist and recognized as the“Voice of Authority and Reason” on premium tobacco related issues. IPCPR provides its members with assistance to fight draconian and onerous tobacco legislation, and brings retailers and manufacturers together in mutually advantageous business relationships
Founded in 1933, IPCPR (formerly RTDA):
- Provides its members with assistance to fight repressive and onerous tobacco legislation at all levels.
- Acts a the conduit to bring manufacturers and retailers together in mutually advantageous business relations.
- Makes available for its members information on resources, market data, research, services and product information which will help in the profitable operations of their businesses.