Potpourri
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Duty Free Global: Rethinking Growth, Risk and Relevance in Travel Retail
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Duty Free Global (DFG) has positioned itself as something different in the travel retail ecosystem: not…
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An Unofficial Guide to TFWA APAC 2026: A TRunblocked.com Special Edition. Plus: Our Very Own TRU Voice Awards: The NOscars
Introduction by: Peter Marshall You can tell from the images that this is not a very serious piece of communication.…
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Playmobil’s Travel Retail Play: From Toy Shelf to Traffic Driver
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Crowded terminals and shifting passenger dynamics are forcing travel retail to rethink what earns attention –…
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ASUTIL Unplugged: The Region, The Conference, The Community & The Future. Enrique Urioste, President ASUTIL and Carlos Loazia-Keel, Secretary General, Interviewed.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall The title of this in-depth interview says it all. I am grateful to both Enrique and Carlos…
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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…
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Travel Retail’s Paradox: If Staff Influence 61% of Purchases, Why Are We Still Underinvesting in Them? Melvin Broekaart Interviewed.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall For years, travel retail has invested heavily in marketing campaigns, premium shopfits and ever-expanding product portfolios.…
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The Many Reasons To Attend ASUTIL 2026
Introduction by: Peter Marshall This year celebrates ASUTIL’S 25th anniversary. According to ASUTIL President, Enrique Urioste “the celebrations will honour…
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A TRunblocked.com Exclusive: Anne-Laure Pressat-Priore, Global Executive Director, Louis XIII Cognac, Interviewed.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall This is a rare interview. It was such a great pleasure to meet Anne-Laure Pressat-Priore, Global…
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Small Brand, Big Channel: Jacqueline Lampert on the PeppaRose Travel Retail Strategy
Introduction by: Peter Marshall In an industry still dominated by scale and legacy thinking, founder-led brands are often expected to…
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24 Hours Of Travel Hell I Wouldn’t Wish On Anyone
December 30th 2025. Just before the new year and definitely not the best day to travel. The 24 hours that…