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Do travel retailers fully appreciate the smoke-free dynamic? By: Peter Marshall
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Travel retail has embraced the language of “smoke-free” and “next-generation”, but the numbers suggest the shift…
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Do travel retailers fully appreciate the smoke-free dynamic? By: Peter Marshall
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Travel retail has embraced the language of “smoke-free” and “next-generation”, but the numbers suggest the shift may be happening faster than the industry itself. Across global markets, combustible tobacco is slowing while reduced-risk alternatives – from heated tobacco to nicotine pouches – are growing at pace.…
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Anora Targets Global Breakthrough for Aquavit with World Aquavit Day Makeover
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Anora Group is using World Aquavit Day on 13 April to deliver one of its clearest global travel retail statements yet, marking the occasion with a special TRunblocked.com site makeover, a first for our website. As the world’s largest aquavit producer, the Nordic spirits leader is…
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Food Accademia: Putting Italian Excellence on the Travel Retail Menu. Fabrizio Canal Interviewed.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Food Accademia is building momentum in travel retail, supported by a growing portfolio of premium Italian brands and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of travel retailers and airlines. As expectations around quality, authenticity and perceived value continue to rise, the company is positioning itself as…
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Avolta’s Financial Year Results: Is Contraction In North America Set To Last? By: Luke Barras-Hill.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Last month, Avolta announced its full-year 2025 results. Core turnover grew 5.9% year-on-year to CHF 13,720 million* at CER (+5.5% organic). Core EBITDA reached CHF 1,324 million, with EBITDA margin at 9.7% (+0.3% yoy). Asia Pacific led growth (+44.4%), while EMEA (+3.0%) and Latin America (+1.5%) gains…
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Champessco: Peter Marshall’s “World’s First Champagne–Prosecco Hybrid” Bubbles Over Travel Retail (Sort Of). By: Chloé Corker.
In a move that has left oenophiles clutching their flutes, TRunblocked.com’s Founder and Chairman Peter Marshall has just announced the launch of the world’s first Champagne–Prosecco hybrid – a sparkling anomaly called Champessco. Positioned boldly as “Champagne pedigree at Prosecco prices,” the brand promises to deliver French flair, Italian charm and absolutely no respect whatsoever…
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Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard: Is it Heritage United and Spirits Elevated? And Better For Whom?
Introduction by: Peter Marshall For years, a Pernod Ricard/Brown‑Forman merger has been the drinks industry’s favourite bar‑talk fantasy. Now both sides have confirmed they’re in live discussions about what they are positioning as a “merger of equals”, with the usual promises of “significant synergies” and a “balanced geographic footprint” anchored by…