Near Complete Loss of Global On-Trade Has Yet to be Fully Offset by Other Channels
IWSR assesses the ongoing impact of Covid-19 across key markets
Analysis
Analysis
Status spirits provide growth opportunities and resilience to economic uncertainty
While the long-term impact of COVID-19 on beverage alcohol is yet to be fully known, one segment of the industry that historically tends to be resistant to economic uncertainty is “status spirits,” brands that retail for US$100 or more.
Analysis
For a resilient ecommerce strategy: think market, not channel
As we see more innovation, investment and consumers moving into the online space, brand owners need to view ecommerce as a market in its own right.
Analysis
Diageo’s cautious outlook for 2020 reflects the geopolitical issues impacting the industry at large
The core issue affecting beverage alcohol suppliers recently has not so much been a difficult trading environment per se, but the sheer uncertainty geopolitical issues have created
Analysis
Scotch whisky struggles to succeed in South Korea
With Edrington’s announcement to exit South Korea, IWSR analyses the market shifts driving the South Korean beverage alcohol industry
Analysis
Investing in China? Brands should look beyond premium spirits
Changing consumer habits and a growing middle class in China presents brands with an opportunity to widen their investments in the Chinese market
Analysis
New occasions and female empowerment drive change in the South African drinks market
Women in South Africa present drinks brands with an opportunity to invest in new markets in the region and expand category offerings.
Analysis
Carbonated Cocktails Drive Innovation in Classic Mixed Drinks and RTD's
With the RTD category booming, carbonation is adding zing and nuance to cocktails both on-premise and within the RTD space.
Interview
Scotch Whisky Sales Surge in H1
IWSR forecasts show global consumption of Scotch whisky reaching 103.1m 9-litre cases in 2023, up from 95.3m in 2018 - what is driving this sudden spike in popularity?
Category
Market
- Beer
- Brandy
- Cider
- Gin
- Irish Whiskey
- Low-/No-Alcohol
- Mixed Drinks
- RTDs
- Rum
- Scotch
- Spirits
- Tequila
- US Whiskey
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Wine
