The ‘inverse-V’ shape of Covid-19
In some markets, Covid-19 prompted an unexpected shift in select spirits & wine categories, either reversing long-term declines or boosting growth paths.
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Should alcohol be treated like tobacco by lobbyists and lawmakers?
IWSR looks at how the two sectors vary, and why more draconian policies for alcohol could be counterintuitive
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How might a Pernod Ricard & Brown-Forman merger shift the industry landscape?
IWSR looks at how the beverage alcohol industry landscape could change if Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman were to merge
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Increasing demand for nostalgic flavours in drinks
Nostalgic flavours such as peanut butter, lemonade and chocolate have become increasingly popular during the pandemic. IWSR looks at how the trend is manifesting in different beverage categories.
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How will the UK's alcohol ecommerce channel evolve in the mid- to long-term? [infographic]
IWSR analyses the drivers and evolution of the UK's alcohol ecommerce channel
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Do consumers prefer no-alcohol over low-alcohol products?
IWSR assesses the performance of the no- and low-alcohol segments, and the different consumer drivers at play.
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Covid-19 prompts short- and long-term shifts in global travel retail
Alcohol brands in travel retail are facing a number of fundamental short- and long-term shifts as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on the channel
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How will the on-premise business model change post-Covid-19?
As restrictions imposed during the pandemic ease across the UK, IWSR asks how the on-premise business model will change
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Health and sustainability cues boost the organic wine movement
A heightened emphasis on ingredients, authenticity, self-care and the environment are increasingly shaping consumer purchasing behaviours
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An evolving market landscape encourages whisky producers to innovate
Changing market forces have prompted some whisky producers to question the way in which whiskies are made, packaged and marketed
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The at-home occasion reignites wine’s appeal
Driven by Covid-19 lockdowns and closure of the on-premise, the rise of the at-home occasion has helped consumers reconnect with wine
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New ready-to-drink products promote “pure ingredients” as category evolves
As the RTD market (which includes FABs, hard seltzers, premix cocktails and long drinks) continues to grow, brand owners are changing the way they position their brands
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Opportunities for beer in 2021 & beyond
IWSR analyses the outlook for the global beer category
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How Asian drinks brands are targeting new markets
As wine, beer and spirits producers from Asia look to diversify and expand their businesses, IWSR examines what it takes for them to succeed at an international level
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What’s driving growth in the no- and low-alcohol space?
No- and low-alcohol products are gaining share within total beverage alcohol, with growth expected to continue
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Market
- Beer
- Brandy
- Cider
- Gin
- Irish Whiskey
- Low-/No-Alcohol
- Mixed Drinks
- RTDs
- Rum
- Scotch
- Spirits
- Tequila
- US Whiskey
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Wine
