IINN - International Internet's StogiesOnline.com Approved To Buy Direct From General Cigar Holdings, Inc.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- International Internet, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: IINN) announced today that it has been approved to buy
directly from General Cigar Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MPP). General Cigar
Holdings, Inc. is the manufacturer and distributor of fine 100% hand-made
Macanudo, Partagas, Punch (MPP) and Hoyo de Monterrey cigars. The current
agreement allows International Internet's StogiesOnline.com/Mr. Cigar Inc., to
purchase cigars directly from the manufacturer. The new agreement places
StogiesOnline.com in a better position to compete in the Premium cigar market.
International Internet retails cigars through their website at
stogiesonline.com and their retail location in Boca Raton, Florida.
Brian John, StogiesOnline.com subsidiary president, stated, "Our approval
to buy directly from General allows us to give our clients better overall
prices and greater selection. Furthermore, it better enables the company to
be more competitive in the Premium market. Now that we are direct with
General Cigar Holdings, Inc., we can introduce an even wider selection of
their fine cigars to all our customers."
About General Cigar Holdings, Inc.
General Cigar Holdings, which traces its roots to 1906, is a leading
manufacturer and marketer of premium cigar brands including Macanudo,
Partagas, Punch (MPP) and Hoyo de Monterrey. In addition to being a major
grower of high-quality Connecticut shade wrapper tobacco, General Cigar owns
and operates the Club Macanudo cigar bars in New York City and Chicago.
About International Internet, Inc.
International Internet, Inc. develops and operates Internet and direct
retail marketing companies as well as venture funds focused on the Internet.
The International Internet Group includes wholly owned subsidiaries American
Computer Systems (ACS), StogiesOnline.com, Inc. (www.stogiesonline.com),
International Internet E-tail group, Inc. and International Internet Ventures
I LLC and majority owned subsidiaries, Mr. Cigar, Inc., TheBroadcastWeb.com,
Inc. (www.thebroadcastweb.com), StogiesAuction.com (www.stogiesauction.com), a
joint venture between AuctionAnything.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UBUY) and
International Internet. International Internet also holds minority interests
in WowStores.com, Inc. (NQB: WOWS) (www.wowstores.com) and Goldonline
International, Inc.(OTC Bulletin Board: GDOL) (www.goldonline.com) and
Vertical Computer Systems (OTC Bulletin Board: VCSY) (www.thechinabridge.com).
For more information, contact: The Hawke Group, Inc. Phone (954) 564-7114
Fax (954) 564-9848
Visit their website at www.hawkegroup.com.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the Safe
Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties and actual results could differ from those discussed. This
material was prepared and disseminated by The Hawke Group, Inc. ("Hawke") for
the Company discussed herein, based upon Company-supplied information or other
sources believed to be reliable. Hawke does not guarantee the information for
accuracy or to be all-inclusive. This material is information only and is not
an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the securities. Hawke, its
affiliates, and/or its officers, directors and employees may from time to time
have a position in these securities. International Internet has retained The
Hawke Group as a Financial Public Relations Consultant. For services rendered
between Jan 1, 1999 and December 31, 1999, The Hawke Group has received
1,250,000 shares of International Internet free-trading common stock. On
November 15, 1999 Scott Phillips, an employee of The Hawke Group, was issued
150,000 shares of restricted stock.
SOURCE International Internet, Inc.
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