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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

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Will current shifts in consumer behaviour permanently disrupt the beverage alcohol industry?

The IWSR identifies six key trends that are growing in significance amidst COVID-19, and analyses their potential for long term disruption

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Argentina’s beverage alcohol industry uses social media to help drive demand during lockdown

Alcohol demand in Argentina remains strong amidst increased social media usage and off-premise ecommerce offerings

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Familiar brands and large-size formats drive US consumers’ alcohol purchasing decisions

Despite recent government directives to stay at home, US beverage alcohol sales are buoyant as a result of shifts to ecommerce delivery and click-and-collect options

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Social drinking at a time of social distancing

As people move their drinking and social habits to the online world, social media content & engagement that offers a sense of discovery, community and social giving will do well in today’s climate.

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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.

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IWSR's top 5 global beverage trends for 2020

IWSR looks at the global trends likely to shape the spirits, beer and wine categories around the world

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Wine Consumption in US Declines for First Time in 25 Years [Infographic]

IWSR research shows volume increases for distilled spirits and ready-to-drink products in the US in 2019; beer continues to slip

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The trends that defined 2019 for IWSR's analysts

IWSR analysts share the industry highlights that have left an impact on them, spanning from gin innovation and rosé preferences to new packaging trends and the craft spirits experience

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The online retailer landscape: How to choose your route to market in the ecommerce space

IWSR forecasts the ecommerce alcohol channel will be worth US$45.5bn across the top ten markets by 2024. What consumer behaviours are driving online purchases?

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IWSR’s top 5 US beverage trends for 2020

Heading into 2020, a few key themes have emerged across the beverage alcohol industry. The IWSR’s US analysts summarise what trends will inform product innovation and consumer drinking habits.

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The categories succeeding in the ecommerce channel

IWSR explores the category leaders in the ecommerce channel, as well as the categories that have further opportunities for growth.

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The largest markets in Ecommerce: Key trends from China, France and the US

Ecommerce is a major growth channel for beverage alcohol and is forecast to be worth US$45.5bn by 2024, significantly outpacing the growth rate of total trade over the next five years.

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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

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Amazon launches Tovess gin: drinks brands need to prepare for disruption

Amazon's launch of its own-label spirits brand and its debut gin is of no surprise to IWSR analysts. The scale of Amazon’s ambitions, however, is worth closer examination.

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