Potpourri
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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…
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2025: The Year “The Chinese Shopper” Died. Why Travel Retail must stop asking: “Is China back?” and start asking: “Which China Are We Building For?” By: Subramania Bhatt
Introduction by: Peter Marshall For most of 2025, global travel retail kept circling around the same question: “Is China back…
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What To Expect From Next Week’s European Travel Retail Confederation Business Forum: Secretary General Julie Lassaigne and President Nigel Keal Interviewed.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall This interview is an important introduction to what will unfold at next week’s Business Forum in…
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Is Travel Retail Placing Too Much Emphasis on Local Product Lines? By: Steve Hillam, Managing Director Pi Insight.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall The Airport Duty Free channel is underpinned by a set of core pillars that work together…
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Travel Retail in 2026: TRunblocked.com’s Perspective On Trends And Predictions
Introduction by: Peter Marshall Get ready for a pretty turbulent year – at least when it comes to the geopolitical…
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Meet Elena Bloothoofd, Founder, Brands of Style. There Are No Limits To Her Passion For Travel Retail.
Introduction by: Peter Marshall I must say I have a very healthy respect for Elena’s approach to Travel Retail. Since…
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The Rise of First-Time Chinese Travellers: Mirage, Momentum, or Missed Signal? By: Subramania Bhatt, Founder & CEO, China Trading Desk
Introduction by: Peter Marshall This image portrays today’s reality in Travel Retail. It’s the wait before the walk-in. She’s not…