Renegade Tobacco Executives Revamping Company

MOCKSVILLE (Winston-Salem Journal) Executives and employees at Renegade Holdings Inc. wish the shedding of its legacy and stained name was as simple as a snake shedding its skin. But after more than 3½ years in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, they know that only hard work, transparency and some regulatory breaks will give them the chance to succeed without the company's owner, Calvin Phelps.
... The goal is for Renegade to exit bankruptcy in early 2013 focused primarily on filtered cigars, including international contract sales, and taking its discount brands national. ... In June, the company launched a new website, www.abibrands.com, to get the word out about its products. Continued