Aug 17, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Swedish Match had signed a deal to buy online store operator Cigars International in the U.S. Swedish Match said in a statement the Pennsylvania-based privately held firm sells cigars and related accessories through catalogues, email and two of its own websites. It also operates two retail outlets in Pennsylvania. "Swedish Match AB's purchase of Cigars International is aligned with our long-term growth strategies in the premium cigar category," Swedish Match Chief Executive Sven Hindrikes said. The firm said it expected the deal to close within the next 30 days. It did not disclose the terms of the deal. Swedish Match is a global Group of companies with a broad assortment of market-leading brands in smokeless tobacco products, cigars, pipe tobacco and lights products. Sales amounted to 12,911 MSEK in 2006 and the average number of employees was 12,465.